Welcome to the monthly email newsletter of the Sierra Club's Oregon Chapter!
June 2012 - Issue 37 |
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GOVERNOR RELEASES 10 YEAR ENERGY PLAN On June 5, Governor Kitzhaber unveiled a draft 10-year energy plan for the state of Oregon. The plan focuses on strategies to ensure that Oregon will meet its greenhouse gas reduction goals over the next decade, while strengthening our economy. The plan is an important opportunity to accelerate our region's transition from a fossil fuel dependent energy and transportation system to a clean energy future. Its focus is on investing in significant energy efficiency measures to meet all new energy needs over the next 10 years; the creation of consistent rules for the appropriate development of renewable energy, both small and large scale; and reducing emissions in our transportation sector. |
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Oregon author Robin Cody will present the key note address at our annual "Sierra Club Shindig!" |
RSVP FOR THE SIERRA CLUB SHINDIG! |
PROTECT OREGON'S ANCIENT FORESTS!
Two key decisions are coming soon that will have a huge impact on the management of millions of acres of public forests on BLM and Forest Service land in Oregon. First, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is taking comments on new management plans for 2.5 million acres of western Oregon forests that make up key drinking water sources, and important habitat for salmon and other forest species. These lands are also the focus of Congressional legislation that would remove some existing environmental protections for salmon streams and endangered species, and it is important that Oregonians weigh in to support of protecting western Oregon BLM lands from destructive logging.
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GO SOLAR, WIN A PRIZE!
Are you interested in saving $10,000 or more on your energy bills? You can by taking advantage of the Oregon Sierra Club's "go solar" program! And, if you sign up today for a free solar evaluation (phone or on-site visit), you'll be entered to win one of four $50 gift cards to help you pay off your next electric bill! The drawing will be held June 22. There is no cost for the solar evaluation, and no obligation to go solar.
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CELEBRATING OUR RECENT VICTORIES!
In recent speeches before energy, environmental and business leaders, Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber expressed 'grave concerns' over the public health, economic and environmental impacts of proposed coal exports through Oregon and Washington. |
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