Intel Corporation is the largest private employer in Oregon, with one of their largest campuses in the state located right in Hillsboro - the county seat of Washington County. In the last few years, Intel has also said a lot about their commitment to Oregon's environment, and to combating global warming. But this month, we will have a chance to see just how far Oregon Intel is willing to go to uphold its green promises.
On March 31st, college students from all over Oregon will be converging on the state capitol in Salem to push for bold state-level policy on global warming. And we've challenged representatives from Oregon Intel to support us as a means of demonstrating their environmental commitment. Specifically, a March 31st will also be the day of a committee hearing on SB 80 - the bill that would set a firm cap on Oregon's total greenhouse emissions - and we want Intel to testify in favor of it. If the company is really serious about securing a green future for our state, then what could be more natural than pushing for a cap on greenhouse emissions? The response we've received so far from Intel has been fairly positive, but the company has yet to commit for certain that they will join us in lobbying for SB 80. Will you help make sure they say yes by sending an email here to Intel's head lobbyist?
The support of a big employer like Intel could make all the difference to a bill like SB 80. Please take a minute to send an email to the company and ask them to do the right thing!
-Nick
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