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tagged: Oregon Legislature
Follow this tagFeb. 11, 2013 · By Cassandra Profita
Oregon Environmental Groups Announce Legislative Priorities
More than 40 Oregon conservation groups announced their legislative priorities today. Continue reading →
Filed under: Uncategorized, Oregon Legislature
Feb. 04, 2013 · By Cassandra Profita
Environment Bills To Watch In Oregon
As the Oregon legislative session convenes this week, lawmakers face a long list of bills that take on environmental issues. The list includes proposals for a statewide plastic bag ban, a tax on carbon, a tax break for biodiesel made from used cooking oil, and a buffer zone around food waste composting facilities. Continue reading →
Filed under: Land, Toxics, Clean Fuels, Oregon Legislature
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In the Pacific Northwest, the environment is personal - it's where we live, work and play. Oregon Public Broadcasting's Ecotrope will bring you news and insight on the region’s environmental issues. Site curator Cassandra Profita is an award-winning reporter with degrees in journalism and environmental studies.
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