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After Yet Another Gulf Rig Explosion, President Obama Should Permanently Ban New Drilling 9/02/2010

This morning, around 10:30 Eastern, another rig exploded into in the Gulf of Mexico. According to Coast Guard reports, the accident took place 80 miles off the coast of Louisiana on the Vermilion rig 380, which is owned by Houston-based Mariner Energy. Thirteen workers were on the rig at the time and all are reported to be safe. Brock Howell, State Policy Advocate for Environment Oregon, released a statement.

Clean Energy & Global Warming News Releases

Environment Oregon Calls for Passage of Oil Independence for a Stronger America Act 7/16/2010

Senate Proposal would Increase Oregon's Dependence on Oil 6/08/2010

New Draft Climate Bill Takes Critical Steps Forward But Must Do More to Get America Off Oil 5/12/2010

U.S. House of Representatives Takes Bold Step to Promote Energy Efficient Homes in Oregon 5/07/2010

Murkowski Action Would Block Clean Air Act Protections 1/21/2010

Sustainable Transportation News Releases

White House Follows Oregon’s Lead on Clean Cars 4/01/2010

Plug-in Electric Cars Critical to Sustainable Transportation Future 1/22/2010

EPA Gives Green Light to Oregon's Plan for Cleaner Cars 6/30/2009

EPA Can Start Clean Cars to Stop Global Warming 3/04/2009

More Than 100 Members of Congress Call On EPA To Allow State Clean Cars Programs 9/26/2006

Wild & Scenic Places News Releases

Courting Disaster: Long Lake's Uncertain Future 2/10/2010

Circuit Court Stands for the Trees 8/05/2009

Governor Preserves Metolius River Basin for Future Generations 7/15/2009

Oregon Forests May Fall Under the Ax 4/16/2009

President Obama Signs Lands Bill into Law 3/30/2009

Ocean Conservation News Releases

After Yet Another Gulf Rig Explosion, President Obama Should Permanently Ban New Drilling 9/02/2010

California legislature sells-out the ocean 9/01/2010

Portland Takes Official Action to Ban the Bag 7/28/2010

Citizens Rally in Support of Banning Plastic Bags; Mayor Adams Commits to Developing Ordinance 7/15/2010

Lake Oswego Businesses and Citizens Support Banning Plastic Bags 6/29/2010

Toxic-Free Environment News Releases

Protecting the Willamette: Congress Takes Action to Protect Oregon’s Waters 4/21/2010

Nearly 3 Million Pounds of Toxics Discharged into Oregon Waterways 10/22/2009

Beach Closing Days Nationwide Top 20,000 for Fourth Consecutive Year 7/29/2009

Air Polluter Agrees to Clean Up 10/10/2007

Governor Signs Clean Water Bill 6/28/2007

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle News Releases

Oregon Senate Passes Solar Energy, E-Waste Bills 5/29/2007

Oregon Senate Sends Renewable Energy Standard, Bottle Bill, to Governor 5/25/2007

Oregon House Votes to Expand Bottle Bill 5/24/2007

Other News Releases

Environment Oregon Releases 2010 State Legislative Priorities 1/28/2010

Future of America and the Planet Depends on a Clean Energy Economy 1/27/2010

Groups Urge Oregon Congressional Delegation to Support President Obama's Budget 3/24/2009

American Voters send a Clear Message to Obama Administration and 111th Congress: Clean Energy Solutions are Key to Our Future 11/05/2008

Environment Oregon Endorses Jeff Merkley for Senate 9/17/2008

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