Tag: climate solutions

Press Release: Federal Agencies Release Joint Report on Mature and Old-Growth Forests

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 20, 2023

On April 20, 2023, the two federal agencies charged with overseeing federally-managed public forests in the US released a much-anticipated report defining, identifying, and producing an initial inventory of mature and old-growth forests. The Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) inventory, which will continue to expand, identified more than 32 million acres of old-growth and around 80 million acres of mature forest across 200 types of forests.

Press Release: Eugene becomes first city in Oregon to phase out gas in new construction as electrification movement grows

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 6, 2023

Eugene, Ore. — The City of Eugene voted five to three tonight to phase out fossil fuels like gas in new homes and buildings, a historic step that will cut climate pollution, improve air quality, and lower utility bills for households. The vote from the City Council delivered a major victory to the dozens of climate, environmental justice, health, housing and racial justice groups who organized for more than two years in favor of the policy.

Opinion: Rewilding the West with wolves and beavers will curb climate change

by Bethany Cotton, Conservation Director for Cascadia Wildlands
Originally published in The Register-Guard, August 28, 2022.

As the Western U.S. again endures record-breaking summer heat and enters our third decade of drought, it’s time for us to adopt bold, regionwide solutions that will support climate-resilient communities, safeguard drinking water sources, reduce wildfire risk, protect remaining mature and old-growth forests and enhance wildlife habitat.  

Opinion: Finding hope and taking action in a time of crisis

by Rebecca White, CW Wildlands DirectorOriginally published in The Register-Guard, December 25, 2021. Just past the winter solstice, the days are starting to lengthen, and many feel inspired to make … Continue reading Opinion: Finding hope and taking action in a time of crisis

Opinion: To achieve Glasgow’s climate goals, end old-growth logging at home

by Rebecca White, CW Wildlands DirectorOriginally published in The Register-Guard, November 27, 2021. After two weeks of often tense negotiations, the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow have concluded. What remains … Continue reading Opinion: To achieve Glasgow’s climate goals, end old-growth logging at home

WildCATs field checking the Windy Peak Unit in the N126 timber sale (photo by Anupam Katkar).

Opinion: Protecting Cascadia’s forests is our greatest climate solution

by Rebecca White, CW Wildlands DirectorOriginally published in The Register-Guard, June 26, 2021. Let’s talk “proforestation.” Coined by scientist William Moomaw, this term describes letting older forests do their natural … Continue reading Opinion: Protecting Cascadia’s forests is our greatest climate solution

Press Release: The Green New Deal for Pacific Northwest Forests

For Immediate Release:June 9, 2021 Media Contact:Dylan Plummer, Grassroots Organizer, Cascadia Wildlands; dylan@cascwild.org, 541.531.1858 Over Fifty Organizations Release Green New Deal Plan for Pacific Northwest Forests Environmental and Social Justice … Continue reading Press Release: The Green New Deal for Pacific Northwest Forests

Opinion: It’s DeFazio’s Time to Shine on Climate

by Dylan Plummer, CW Grassroots OrganizerOriginally published in The Register-Guard, April 24, 2021. Less than a month into spring, I received a red flag warning alert. A warm easterly wind … Continue reading Opinion: It’s DeFazio’s Time to Shine on Climate