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February 15 - Action to curb global warming [from SalemWatch]

The House Energy and Environment Committee passed HB 3610 out of committee, on a party line vote. Unfortunately, aggressive opposition from lobbyists from polluting companies and industries, ranging from Weyerhaeuser to the Food Processors Association, means that even this modest bill is unlikely to be passed by Ways and Means. Check out the Oregonian editorial for more details about this bill.

 

The House Energy and Environment Committee passed HB 3610 out of committee, on a party line vote. Unfortunately, aggressive opposition from lobbyists from polluting companies and industries, ranging from Weyerhaeuser to the Food Processors Association, means that even this modest bill is unlikely to be passed by Ways and Means.  Check out the Oregonian editorial for more details about this bill.

Contact your legislator and encourage them to support the bill today.  The Oregon Legislative website has an easy way to email your Senator or Representative about this important issue. 

For more information contact Jeremiah Baumann at Environment Oregon, Jeff Bissonnette at the Citizen's Utility Board, or Lindsey Capps at the Oregon Environmental Council.

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