Climate Change (old guide)

Provides resources on climate change and global warming from the perspective of the disciplines of science, social science and humanities.

Climate Legislation and Policies

Legislation and policies to address climate change are growing on the local, state, national and international levels.

2021 Legislative and policy directives

Portland Community College

Portland and region

Oregon

Proposed legislation from upcoming 2021 Legislative Session:

Oregon Clean Energy Opportunity campaign. Includes:

  • House Bill 2475 - Energy Affordability. Decrease utility costs for families already struggling in the economic recession by establishing a Low-Income Utility Rate Class.
  • House Bill 2842 - Healthy Homes. Support home upgrades to help improve the health of families across Oregon.
  • House Bill 2995 - 100% Clean Energy for All. Create good, well-paying, local jobs in the renewable energy sector that incentivize local projects that are good for communities and reduce pollution by achieving 100% clean energy as soon as possible.
     

Washington (state)

U.S. federal government legislation

International