Hello MCAT;

Welcome to 2024!

(renewed your passport?)

Events in Early January

Monday, January 8th @ 7-9PM

Clinton Street Theater, 2522 SE Clinton, PDX

'Burned' Film Screening & Discussion 

350PDX, the Pacific Northwest Forest Climate Alliance, and allies (including MCAT) are gearing up for a campaign against British energy giant Drax, who has proposed building a wood biomass processing facility in Longview, WA.

More info & tickets: HERE

Wednesday, January 10th @ 9AM-1PM

St. Mark Lutheran Church, 790 Marion Street NE, Salem, OR

Divest Oregon Lobby Day: COAL Act

Whether you’re an old pro or this will be your first time heading to Salem, come join us! We will begin with a brief training, and then head over for meetings with legislators. Afterwards, we’ll debrief and have lunch together.

Register: HERE

SAVE THE DATE

Wednesday, January 24th @ 6PM-8PM on ZOOM

MCAT General Meeting

Preparing for the Short Legislative Session

Topics: Strengthening Oregon's Emissions Goals; Clean Oregon Assets Legislation (the COAL Act); Right to Repair; Electric Storage Siting; Timber Value Tax; Funding for Healthy Homes; Funding for EV Incentives; Marine Reserves; and, HB 3414 Redux (Housing & Urban Growth Boundaries)

Register: HERE

Important News

Oregon Environmental Council's Nora Apter says:

The Climate Protection Plan fight is not over

On 12/20 the Court of Appeals found that Oregon’s cornerstone Climate Protection Program was invalid on procedural grounds after the oil and gas industry and their allies challenged the rule.

Oregon Live article: HERE

OEC blog post : HERE

OEC Press Release: HERE

Fed up with the methane lies, like we are?

Lawmakers & activists petition AG Rosenblum to investigate NW Natural

About two dozen environmental organizations (including MCAT) and eight elected officials have sent a public letter to the Oregon Attorney General calling for her to follow up on misleading and false information put out by NW Natural about the health impacts of gas stoves.

Climate Champion Rep. Mark Gamba (HD-41) speaks to OPB's Dave Miller.

Read or Listen: HERE

Beyond Toxics' terrific video showing indoor methane pollution:

Fumes in Focus

Learn more at: fumesinfocus.org

These fantastic links will help you electrify & save you money.

• ElectrifyPDX Great info on all things electric.
• Rewiring America has an IRA savings calculator for you: HERE
• Electrify Now Tips, trusted contractors, informative webinars
• Energy Star Six Step Home Upgrade

MCAT (Mobilizing Climate Action Together) is a community of experienced volunteers, sponsored by OLCV, who help steward significant greenhouse gas reduction policy into law in Oregon.

MCAT participates with the broad and inclusive climate and equity coalitions in Oregon and partners with OCN and others on coordinated action, particularly in regard to state legislation and policy.  MCAT also actively organizes to elect and support legislators who will work for strong climate legislation.

MCAT Steering Committee: Rick Brown, Linda Craig, Debby Garman, Pat DeLaquil, Rich Peppers, Rand Schenck, Daniel Frye, Michael Mitton, KB Mercer, Brett Baylor. Not shown: Jane Stackhouse, Joe Stenger, Catherine Thomasson

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