Climate

The Climate Action Steering Committee (CASC) is working on a Community Climate Action Plan to implement the policy direction established by Council resolution in 2016. The Community Climate Action Plan goals are to establish a roadmap for the community to achieve fossil fuel use reductions of 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050. Development of the Community Climate Action Plan calls for…

Environmental Priorities for the 2019 Legislative Session at Pints and Politics Join OLCV to prepare for the 2019 Oregon Legislative Session. Learn about important priorities, like passing the Clean Energy Jobs bill, and find out how you can get involved in passing important laws.

It's your future. We ignore global warming at our own peril. Join 350Deschutes with four speakers that will address impacts in Central Oregon to recreation, fisheries, water, and wildfires. We can minimize the growing crisis. Discover new opportunities and incentives that will benefit you in solar, used and new electric vehicles, and a variety of…

To help you prepare for Saturday's hearing on Clean Energy Jobs, here is an  opportunity to learn about what to expect at the hearing and get help drafting your compelling testimony. We'll be available to answer questions and help you prepare from 4:00-6:00pm and we'll give a brief presentation at both 4:30pm and 5:30pm. Drop…

The Joint Committee on Carbon Reduction is holding a series of public hearings on Clean Energy Jobs all throughout the state. On March 2nd, they're stopping in Bend. This is your perfect opportunity to tell them why you support the Clean Energy Jobs bill!

** This event has been postponed! Please attend the Clean Energy Jobs Hearing on March 2nd!! ** Come learn about Clean Energy Jobs –a landmark bill now pending in our State legislature that would put a limit and price on climate pollution from the largest polluters in our state, secure greenhouse gas reductions, and require…

The third installment of ONDA's Bend High Desert Speaker Series with Jason Kesling, Environmental Program Director of the Upper Snake River Tribes Foundation. Learn about the establishment and structure of the Upper Snake River Tribes, and gain an in-depth understanding of how the USRTF is adapting to climate change. From assessing vulnerability to coordinating environmental…

Climate Change 2020: Science and Policy Solutions Friday, April 5th from 10am - 12:30pm Features Dr. John Perona, JD, Professor of Environmental Biochemistry, Portland State University and Oregon Health Sciences University. How Oregon and the Nation are Responding to Climate Change Friday, April 12th from 10am - 12:30pm Features Dr. Gregory Dotson, JD, Assistant Professor…