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Public Comment Period for Hellgate Jetboat Dredge Application to End Soon!!
On May 27, Hellgate Jetboat Excursions applied for a US Army Corp of Engineers 404 permit and Department of Environmental Quality 401 certification to dredge over 1000 cubic yards of […]
Senator Merkley Strongly Supports Protecting Old-Growth Forests
The Forest Committee of the DPO Environmental Caucus had a Zoom meeting a while back with Senator Merkley’s staff. Sen Merkley is the Chair of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee that […]
Pike Fork Creek Hike – This coming weekend!
We have a date for our hike up the beautiful Pipe Fork Creek. Thank you for your responses to our Survey Monkey questionnaire! Based upon those responses the hike will […]
Wyden, Manchin, Cantwell, Feinstein Introduce Legislation to Help Prevent Catastrophic Wildfires
Because of continued droughts and warming temperatures, our country is becoming more of a tinderbox every year. Wildfires are getting larger. More are occurring. The fire season starts earlier every […]
Join the JoCo Dems Environmental Caucus on a Guided Hike up the Beautiful Pipe Fork Creek
Lynda Spangler and Joe Stodola will be leading a hike up the beautiful Pipe Fork Creek. Lynda and Joe will be accompanied by Cheryl Bruner and/or Chaz Rogers of the […]
This Looks Like a Game-changer for Climate Science
“We’ve grown leaps and bounds in our ability to collect climate data, particularly in the last 30 years since we’ve had satellites,” says Zeke Hausfather, a climate scientist at the […]
PRESS RELEASE: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Upholds Oregon’s Denial of Key Jordan Cove LNG Permit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, January 19, 2021 CONTACT: Allie Rosenbluth, 541-816-2240, allie@rogueclimate.org Andrew Hawley, Western Environmental Law Center, 206-487-7250, hawley@westernlaw.org Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Upholds Oregon’s Denial of Key Jordan […]
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Under Siege
The Trump administration is clambering to deliver on a final promise: to definitively open up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, one of the most remote and ecologically pristine areas in […]
Timber Severance Tax
Oregon has only a modest tax on harvested timber that just supports the industry. Unlike Washington state, Oregon doesn’t tax the value of trees when cut to compensate counties for […]
Solar Power in Germany
Interesting what sun and less air polution can do… Solar panels in Germany smashed a record Monday, producing 32,227 megawatts of power and beating the previous record set March 23. […]
Gov Kate Brown’s Executive Order
On March 10, 2020, Governor Brown issued Executive Order 20-04 (EO) directing numerous state entities to plan and to implement actions that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, transition to low […]
Warmest January Ever Puts 2020 on Track to Be One of Top 10 Hottest Years
It may only be February, but 2020 is already “virtually certain” to be among the 10 warmest years on record, and has nearly a 50 percent chance of being the […]
It’s Not Over Yet; FERC Approves Jordan Cove Terminal, But State Permits Required
In the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic and national health emergency, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) voted this morning to approve the Jordan Cove LNG export terminal and […]
LNG Pipeline Update – FERC Approves Project
From Rogue Climate : In the midst of the global coronavirus pandemic and national health emergency, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) voted this morning to approve the Jordan Cove […]
Local Environmental Organizations Ask Grants Pass School Board to Refrain from Using Roundup (Cont.)
Thank you, Bianca, for expressing our concerns about this topic so well. I am submitting for the record (below and attached) for tonight’s board meeting a letter just written by […]
Local Environmental Organizations Ask Grants Pass School Board to Refrain from Using Roundup
Hello respected GP School Board Members! It has come to my attention that an intention to begin using Glyphosate on school grounds has been added to today’s SB meeting agenda. […]
SB 1530 – Oregon’s Cap and Trade Bill
In the 1970s a major worry was the acid rain killing our lakes and forests. In 1982 President Ronald Reagan commissioned a study of the problem. Scientists determined the cause […]
Businesses voice support for cap and trade in West Coast states
The Oregon “short session” is in progress, and Cap and Trade will be considered again. Last year, Republicans walked out and left the state to stop this bill. Will they […]
Clean Energy Jobs Bill; SB 1530
The Democratic Party of Oregon Environmental Caucus and many other groups have worked hard on the Clean Energy Jobs bill. The current version SB 1530 has flaws but is supported […]
Milwaukie Becomes 1st City In Oregon To Declare A Climate Emergency
According to OPB.org, Milwaukie is the first city in Oregon to declare a Climate Emergency. Members of the Climate Mobilization Project are collecting signatures on our petition to encourage the […]
We Need Help Collecting Signatures on our Petition for the Climate Mobilization Project
The Environmental Caucus will be gathering signatures on our petition at two upcoming events. The purpose of our petition is to encourage the Josephine County Commissioners, the Grants Pass City […]
Jordan Cove Energy Project Withdraws Application For Key Oregon Permit
Pembina has withdrawn their application for a permit to dredge Coos Bay in preparation for their planned Jordan Cove LNG Terminal. What, on the surface, appears to be great news […]
OrCAN and SOCAN to Discuss Climate and Agriculture in the Legislature on Friday, Jan. 24th
Come to the Fry Family Farm in Medford to hear a presentation by Oregon Climate and Agriculture Network (OrCAN) and Southern Oregon Climate Action Now (SOCAN) on Climate and Agriculture […]
Environmental Caucus Collects More Signatures on our Climate Emergency Mobilization Project Petition
On December 7, 2019, the Environmental Caucus collected 43 more signatures at the Pacifica Art and Music Festival on our Climate Emergency Mobilization Project petition requesting local governments to develop […]
DeFazio Comes out against LNG Pipeline!
Received this email today from Rep. Peter DeFazio. Here is the beginning: “The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will soon make a critical decision about whether to approve the Jordan […]
GM, Toyota, Chrysler–Don’t Care About Air Quality
Looks like General Motors, Chrysler and Toyota don’t really care about our air quality. They have agreed to the Trump major weakening of auto emission standards. Guess I have purchased […]
What does Josephine County think about Climate Change
Here is a link to Climate Opinion Maps put together by Yale. There are some interesting statistics if you zero in on Josephine County. For example, take a look at […]
Time is of the Essence! Act Now! Stop Jordan Cove!
Climate change is not a looming threat, it is already in progress. It affects us now with changing weather patterns, adverse weather events becoming more frequent and more severe, increased […]
Why HB2020 is/was good for Rural Oregon
Yep, it was the lack of support from Rural Oregon that supposedly caused our local Republican Senators to leave the state to prevent having a quorum in the Oregon Senate […]
Insurance Company to Stop Insuring Coal Industry
Despite our current federal administration trying to bolster the coal industry, a major U.S. Insurer will phase out insuring that industry. A local take-away here is toward the end of […]
LNG Opponents Being Monitored??
Received this email from Rep. Peter DeFazio. Unbelievable! “Today I sent a letter to Attorney General William Barr demanding the legal justification for the reported surveillance of my constituents who […]
Thank You! from Rogue Climate for Comments Submitted Opposing Jordan Cove / LNG
I want to share with you a message of thank you from Rogue Climate to all of you who submitted comments opposing the Jordan Cove Terminal and the Pacific Connector […]
Our Oregon Senators still boycotting their JOB
The Oregon Senate Republicans still haven’t shown up for work. Instead, they’ve fled the state, abandoning the more than 1.5 million Oregonians they represent and blocking the legislative process from […]
Republicans Walkout regarding HB2020
Our State Sen Herman Baertschiger is creating quite a stir in the legislature over HB 2020 https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2019/06/as-senate-republicans-threaten-walkout-gov-kate-brown-prepares-for-special-session.html Call the Senate, 503-986-1702 and express your dissatisfaction with his walkout nonsense. Bet […]
HB2020 to be voted on by the Oregon House on Monday, June 17th
This cap and trade bill will have a very positive impact on getting greenhouse gases under control in Oregon. This is a big step toward slowing down climate change. Email […]
HB2020 Update, 6/12/19 – Request from Alan Journet of SOCAN
Please consider sending a note of encouragement to Democratic party members of the State Joint House Ways and Means committee urging them to support HB2020 as it emerged from the […]
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Meeting RE LNP Pipeline
In two weeks, you can make a difference in the fight to stop the Jordan Cove LNG export project. Add your voice and ask the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) […]
Jordan Cove/LNG Update – Hearing Dates Announced by FERC
On June 4, 2019, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced hearing dates in Southern Oregon on the Jordan Cove LNG export terminal and Pacific Connector fracked gas pipeline. These […]
June 11, 2019 – People’s Meeting & Rally to stop Jordan Cove
Join people from across Oregon in Salem on Tuesday, June 11 to tell Governor Brown and the State Lands Board that they must do everything in their power to stop […]
How Safe is Liquefied Natural Gas? It’s certainly a concern to the JoCo Democrats!
How Safe Is Liquefied Natural Gas? Not as safe as the government of British Columbia, Canada has claimed, according to an article by the award winning journalist, Andrew Nikiforuk, in […]
One Huge Reason the JoCo Democrats Do Not Support the Jordan Cove Terminal and LNG Pipeline
Coos Bay would be placed at terrible risk with the addition of the Jordan Cove Terminal (click on link) The coast of Oregon is in the Cascadian Subduction Zone and […]
HB2020 Update
Wondering what’s happening with the Carbon Reduction Act HB2020? There was a working session on Friday May 17th, but there are no meetings scheduled beyond that. It did pass out […]
Wonderful News – Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Denies Permit to Jordan Cove Terminal / LNG Pipeline Project
While this appears to be the death knell for the Jordan Cove / LNG project, we need to remain vigilant…this Phoenix has risen from the ashes before. Read Rogue Climate’s […]
Here is a wonderful discussion by Dr. David Suzuki about the future of our planet and what we can do about it
Dr. David Suzuki discusses the future of our planet. “After listening to this
with Dr David Suzuki, you’ll never be the same again. The environmentalist, activist, professor of genetics […]
What Can You Do to Reduce Plastic Waste, Improve the Environment, and Save Wildlife from a Horrible Death
Will Oregon become the second state to ban plastic shopping bags? Right now there is a bill in the Oregon House Committee On Energy and Environment, HB2509, to ban single-use […]
JoCo Dems Ask Governor Brown to Oppose Jordan Cove Terminal and LNG Pipeline
By unanimous voice vote at the February Josephine County Democrats Central Committee meeting, the members of the Central Committee approved a motion to write Governor Kate Brown and request that […]
Halt on Drilling
Ruling temporarily halts drilling in Wyoming. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2019/03/20/federal-judge-casts-doubt-trumps-drilling-plans-across-us-because-they-ignore-climate-change/?utm_term=.223d165ad560&wpisrc=nl_most&wpmm=1
RogueClimate.org Hosting “No LNG Exports Lobby Day” Thursday, March 28 at the Oregon State Capitol
The day will include a lobby training in the morning and lobby visits with your legislators throughout the day. The State of Oregon has authority to stop the Jordan Cove […]
60 Minutes Report: The climate change lawsuit that could stop the U.S. government from supporting fossil fuels
Climate change is one of the most important issues of our time. It seems that no matter how urgently scientists insist we do something about it and do it soon, […]
Jordan Cove Update from RogueClimate.org
Jordan Cove Continues to Fail to Demonstrate That it Qualifies for State Permits Throughout the 60-day public comment period on the permit, the Department of State Lands received over 50,000 […]
Hearing for Oregon Climate Action Program (HB 2020) set for Saturday, February 23, in Medford
Very Important – Plan to attend the Medford Hearing of the Legislative Joint Committee on Carbon Reduction at Central Medford High School this Saturday, February 23rd, from 9:00 am until […]
Wisconsin becomes 20th state to join climate alliance designed to uphold Paris accord
On Tuesday, February 12th, Wisconsin became the 21st state, when you include Puerto Rico, to join the United States Climate Alliance. Members of the U.S. Climate Alliance are committed to […]
Let’s Join KS Wild and Thank Senators Wyden and Merkley for Protecting Our Wild Rivers
Please thank Senators Wyden and Merkley for protecting Wild Rivers today! Late yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed the Natural Resources Management Act, including the Oregon Wildlands Act, the Frank and […]
Confronting Climate Change – 1 Hour Presentation Saturday, February 16th, 10 to 11 am
Hear Prof. Alan Journet of Southern Oregon Climate Action Now present CONFRONTING CLIMATE CHANGE on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. at the Fruitdale Grange, Highway 99 and Parkdale Drive, […]
Help Save the Planet; Reduce Consumption of Meat and Animal Products
High among its prescriptions for limiting global sea level rise and climate disruption is an advisory for humanity to reduce its collective consumption of animal products by at least 30 […]
Open Letter to Decision Makers Concerning Wildfires in the West
The following link is to an open letter from scientists with backgrounds in ecological sciences and natural resources management to decision makers concerning wildfires in the west. This letter is […]
Public Hearings to Stop the Jordan Cove LNG Pipeline Being Held in Several Locations in January
Join us at a public hearing to stop the Jordan Cove LNG export terminal and Pacific Connector fracked gas pipeline. If built, the Jordan Cove LNG project would harm nearly […]
FIRE and SMOKE – Public Forum 11/10
FIRE and SMOKE Forest Facts, Myths, and Malarkey Free Public Forum Saturday, November 10, 2018 Rogue Community College, Redwood Campus Rogue Auditorium 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, OR 97527 2:00 […]
Forest Defense is Climate Defense
On October 10, 2018 Oregon Wild released a new report, “Forest Defense Is Climate Defense“, about the fascinating relationship between our forests and the climate. The report compiles the latest […]
Global Warming Carries Life-or-Death Warning
Global Warming Carries Life-or-Death Warning Tue, 10/09/2018 – 1:05pm by Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Fish swim over a patch of bleached coral in Hawaii’s Kaneohe Bay off the island of […]
Water Quality Threatened by Long History of Fertilizer Use
Water Quality Threatened by Long History of Fertilizer Use Wed, 10/10/2018 – 1:43pm by Université de Montréal A study led by researchers at Université de Montréal quantifies for the first […]
National Parks Bear the Brunt of Climate Change
National Parks Bear the Brunt of Climate Change Mon, 09/24/2018 – 1:26pm by University of California – Berkeley Using data from weather stations scattered throughout the U.S., climate researchers have […]
9/13 A Civil, Local Discussion of Forest Management & Wildfire
Join your neighbors in a civil discussion of facts, observation and visions for forestry and wildfire management moderated by State Senate candidate Shannon Souza. All respectful voices are welcome and […]
Time to take action to limit summer fires
Lots of chatter out there about “solving” the wildfire problems. Our county commissioners are lobbying for more roads in the designated wilderness. Others wanting clear cuts, or just more logging. […]
The inconvenient truth about forest fires
Excellent guest opinion in the Mail Tribune. There is much discussion about how to deal with the every growing wildfires. This is a good read. http://mailtribune.com/opinion/guest-opinions/the-inconvenient-truth-about-forest-fires
Rural Oregon Transit Agency Drives Toward Electric Buses
As climate change continues to become a greater threat to the health of our planet, every effort that we make to counter this threat is incredibly significant. The Josephine County […]
What Can We Do About Wildfires?
[Copied from KS Wild email] It’s time to pull together ! Dear [Subscriber], As all of us in southern Oregon and northern California know, we live in fire […]
The Inconvenient Truth About Forest Fires
The inconvenient truth about forest fires BY: Dominick A. DellaSala, Timothy Ingalsbee and Luke Ruediger July 29, 2018 It seems like every time there is a forest fire, the timber […]
Willow-Witt Resilient Forestry Tour on Saturday, July 28th
On behalf of Beyond Toxics, I would like to specially invite you to the Willow-Witt Resilient Forestry Tour on Saturday, July 28th. The event takes place on Suzanne Willow and […]
Please Join Us and Sign the Pledge
We are collecting signatures from the citizens of Josephine County that indicate a commitment to adopt, honor, and uphold the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement (also known as the […]
March Meeting 3/13
Join us on Tuesday March 13 at 6:30 PM at the Unitarian Universlists 129 NE E St. We will start with our Health, Environment, and Unseat Walden action committees meeting. […]
Environmental Workshop – Feb 3 at Noon
This Land is Your Land: Our Unique SW Oregon Environment. Can We Foster Resilience? Environmental Workshop-FREE Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Wild River Pub in Grants Pass 533 NE F […]
H.R. 2936 The Resilient Federal Forest Act
From Rogue Indivisible: Oppose H.R. 2936 The Resilient Federal Forest Act This bill passed the House on November 2nd. We need to contact senators and ask that they vote against […]
HR 2936 Threatens our Forests and Wildlife
A bill that would destroy forest and wildlife protections has now moved to the U.S. Senate. H.R. 2936, the deceptively named “Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2017,” on Nov. 1 […]