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Toxic-Free Environments

WebThat’s why we bring Oregonians together to reduce harmful toxics in: The air we breathe. The water we drink. The products we buy. We advance policies based in …

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Indoor Air Quality

WebThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ranks indoor air quality among the top five public health concerns. Between smoke, dust, vapors and cleaning products, indoor air …

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Safe Drinking Water

WebOregonians need to know whether the water they are drinking is safe so they can act to protect their families. Our state needs to do a better job of monitoring …

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Know What’s In Your Well

WebOregon Health Authority has excellent resources, including an online Water Well Owner’s Handbook and an interactive map showing areas where tests of private …

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Huge Wins for Public Health! Oregon Lawmakers Act to …

WebIn a resounding victory for the health and well-being of Oregonians, Oregon Environmental Council and coalition partners successfully advocated for the passage of …

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OHA Report: Climate Crisis a Current and Growing Threat …

WebThe Oregon Health Authority (OHA) just released its “Climate and Health in Oregon 2020” report, documenting the public health impacts from climate change across …

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Clean & Plentiful Water Program

WebOregon Environmental Council works with diverse partners around the state to make water conservation and efficiency a focal point of state water supply policies. We believe it’s …

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Contaminated Drinking Water

WebThousands of Oregonians may be unknowingly drinking water that could lead to cancer, miscarriage and other serious health risks. The most common contaminants …

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Climate Win! Oregon Lawmakers Take Powerful Action …

WebAffordable, Efficient Buildings. Buildings are the second largest source of climate pollution in Oregon and our first line of defense against climate harms. The …

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A Natural Vision for Water Part 3: Advancing Health and …

WebBy Lynny Brown, Health & Outdoors Partner for Willamette Partnership and co-author of the Natural Infrastructure in Oregon report. As an environmental public …

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Oregon’s invisible health hazard

WebOregon’s invisible health hazard: toxic air pollution. Jen Coleman. February 26, 2016. An air study in 2015 revealed a serious toxic air pollution problem in Southeast …

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Lead in Oregon’s Drinking Water

WebA 2016 analysis by Environment Oregon found that 88% of Oregon school districts (97% reporting) found lead in drinking water at or above the 15 ppb level. Under …

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Climate Protection Program Passes

WebThe CPP includes mandatory, science-based targets (i.e. a “cap”) to reduce climate pollution from oil companies and fossil gas utilities 50 percent by 2035, and 90 …

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Oregon Climate Action Plan

WebTouted by advocates as the Oregon Climate Action Plan, or “OCAP,” executive order 20-04 does three big things: Establishes important new state targets to …

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What you should know about well water

WebAn arsenic test on its own costs about $45. Samples also can be sent to laboratories for testing. Oregon Health Authority recommends testing annually for …

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Asthma and Pollution

WebAdmin. August 6, 2014. asthma, health series, infographic. We all know someone who has suffered from asthma. It is the most common chronic disease among children and it …

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Working on Common Ground

WebWorking on Common Ground Page 5 The Interviewer The interviewer and author of this report is Dr. Peter Bloome. Peter grew up on a general livestock farm near Carlinville, in …

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Take A Tick Seriously

WebTake a tick seriously. Our climate is changing and this will change our lives. It will also change the lives of all kinds of critters in Oregon. Which is why we’d like to talk …

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Update: OR OSHA publishes final rules governing the right to …

WebFollowing a rulemaking process that began in June, Oregon OSHA recently published its final rules to implement the newly passed SB 907, the right to refuse hazardous work. …

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