We know that global warming threatens our way of life. According to scientists the window of opportunity to avoid the worst effects of global warming is quickly closing.
Fortunately, we have the technology to reduce global warming pollution and build Oregon's economy. We can make 100 MPG cars, build high-speed rail, construct zero-energy buildings, and shift to wind and solar power.
What We Can Do

Bottom line, we need to reduce global warming pollution at least 25-40% below 1990 levels by 2020. Many of our leaders get it and are working to make these solutions happen. Unfortunately, the Big Oil and the dirty coal industry are doing everything they can to stop them.
OSPIRG is working with students across the country to build public support for global warming solutions.
What We've Done Recently
In November, over 500 students from 11 states came to UO for Powershift West – the country’s largest regional global warming conference. We had the country's top global warming experts run dozens of trainings on how to make a difference, so we can get more accomplished in more places. The conference was run by OSPIRG, Cascade Climate Network, ASUO, and Sierra Student Coalition.
Afterward, Charles Denson, OSPIRG's Chair, was invited by the White House for two days of meetings with the President’s top global warming advisors – including the EPA Administrator – on how young people can help solve global warming.
Now, OSPIRG is working for more and better public transit
– including a High Speed Train from
We are also working with great organizations across the state like the Sierra Club to persuade Oregon officials to close Boardman, Oregon’s sole coal plant. If we succeed, we will be even closer to getting Oregon completely committed to a clean energy future of wind, solar and energy efficiency - and hopefully we never look back. We will be attending statewide hearings, generating media attention, and holding events all across the state to demonstrate support for clean energy and to shut down Boardman!
