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Dependence on Big Oil, Dirty Coal Could Cost Oregon $305.4 Billion By 2030 6/30/2009

Between 2010 and 2030, Oregon will spend as much as $305.4 billion on oil, coal, and other fossil fuels - 3.4 the total earnings of all Oregon workers in 2007. At the same time, pollution from fossil fuels is the number one source of air and global warming pollution and a leading source of water pollution, said Environment Oregon in their new report. High spending on fossil fuels is largely driven by our dependence on oil, according to the analysis. Oregon is on track to spend as much as $14.6 billion on oil alone in 2030, 83 percent of the state’s total spending on fossil fuels.

The High Cost of Fossil Fuels 6/30/2009

America is at an energy crossroad. As a nation, we are dependent on fossil fuels at a time of growing demand and dwindling supply. Meanwhile, fossil fuel use continues to impose massive environmental and economic costs. Now our country must choose between paying to continue the status quo and investing in a new energy future.

Vision 2010: President Obama's Budget, Clean Energy and the Environment 4/28/2009

President Obama has in two short months set the nation in a new direction when it comes to transitioning to a clean energy economy, stopping global warming and protecting the environment. The president’s proposed federal budget makes clean energy and environmental protection cornerstones of his Fiscal Year 2010 (FY2010) budget.

Update the Bottle Bill 6/09/2009

In these economic times, it is difficult to fund necessary public services. Oregonians led the nation with the first Bottle Bill in 1971, and it has been highly successful in providing a convenient return of bottles to grocery stores in exchange for refunding a nickel deposit.

Federal funds heading for Oregon wildlife projects 4/27/2009

Nearly $8.8 million in federal economic recovery funds are bound for Oregon to repair roads, dams and other facilities at national wildlife refuges and federal fish hatcheries, Oregon Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced Monday.

Earth Day IV: Obama's first 92 days 4/23/2009

For every new president the preliminary measure of success is the famous "First 100 Days." Maybe this year it's time to set a new benchmark. Perhaps President Obama should be the first American president to be assessed against the "First 92 Days" measuring stick as of April 22, Earth Day.