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To the Subcommittee on Transportation and Economic Development: Funding for the Charge Ahead Program, by Joe Stenger
Governor Supports BOEM Moving Forward with Offshore Wind Approval Process
MCAT Key Takeaways for Wildfire Policy – Print our one-pager
Ralph Bloemers, Exec. Producer of film “Elemental” speaks to MCATs on first Climate Action Thursday in Salem.
Ralph Bloemers, Executive Director of “Elemental, Reimagining Wildfires” Link spoke to MCATs on their first MCAT Climate Action Thursday Lobby Day, which was a big success.
MCAT asks for amendments to SB 1537: Catherine Thomasson MD, for MCAT
OR Capital Chronicle Guide to the Short Session
Follow this link: https://oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2024/02/05/guide-to-the-2024-oregon-legislative-session/
MCAT publishes Legislative Outlook in preparation for opening of the short session.
The Outlook is MCAT’s collective view of important climate-related legislation that is being pursued in the upcoming legislative session. It is a combined view of the various MCAT teams and committees as well as insights gained from our legislators and partner organizations.
MCAT endorses USDA Old-Growth Initiative along with enormous coalition of NGOs.
MCAT letter to Multnomah County Commission re: “natural” gas appliances, by Pat DeLaquil
MCAT Climate Action Thursdays: Three February Lobby Days in Salem. Join us!
FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR MORE INFO: https://conta.cc/3vUlIyb
MCAT Testimony to the Oregon Environmental Quality Commission Regarding CPP Court Ruling: Dr. Pat DeLaquil
MCAT Professor Rob Kugler (Transportation Team) pens LTE: Fossil Fuel Industry thwarts OCPP in courts
Your comments are needed! Please contact Professor Kugler at kugler@lclark.edu for background and talking points to comment on this issue. https://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/2024/01/readers-respond-fossil-fuel-companies-should-pay.html
MCAT joins letter to US Forest Service Chief Moore with prominent national orgs: Old Growth Initiative
Along with many national climate organizations like Sierra Club and Earthjustice, MCAT has signed onto the following letter supporting the protection of Old Growth in our national forests.
MCAT General Mtg. & Legislative Update: 1/24 @ 6:30-8 PM
https://conta.cc/48CuXS6
MCAT supports funding for Fire & Water Safe Communities, Public Services
MCAT Inga Fisher Williams suggests interactive New York Times climate site:
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/climate/climate-change-faq.html
Paulette Wittwer, MCAT, published LTE in Oregonian: Bentz Could Help Native Salmon.
MCAT Comments on Notice of Intent for the Northwest Forest Plan
MCATs join Divest Oregon for a Salem lobby day in support of the COAL Act.
MCATs joined Divest Oregon’s very successful lobby day building support and gathering new co-sponsors for Rep. Khanh Pham’s bill: The COAL Act, which would phase out out-of-state coal investments currently held in the Oregon State Treasury by 2030. For more information go to www.divestoregon.org
MCAT & Coalition send letter to Board of Forestry supporting Habitat Conservation Plan
MCAT & Coalition send letters to all OR Legislators warning about NW Natural’s Hydrogen Test Facilities
Read it here: https://conta.cc/48Ie8Vo
Rand Schenck (MCAT Steering) to publish book in May: “Forest Under Seige”
Environmental activist Rand Schenck examines 100 years of Pacific Northwest forestry, through the lens of forestry practices on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This volume offers his visceral perspective on the decades of stewardship, the period of relentless harvest, and the move toward the rebirth of old growth. As a boy, Rand Schenck hiked and backpacked in […]
Early January Newsletter
https://conta.cc/48MOazY
The MCAT Offshore Wind Team is growing.
MCAT has a team working to help make this enormous opportunity a reality and we encourage you to join if you have an interest. Contact us! https://climatesolutions.salsalabs.org/offshorewind?wvpId=a4de6d5b-b211-4a69-9ec3-110b87515dc1