We've just been handed a prime opportunity to call Intel out on its greenwashing. Yesterday, the Oregonian ran an article on the hurdles facing climate policy in Oregon in light of the economic downturn. This article specifically listed the ironically named Oregonians for Balanced Climate Policy as the principle opponent of Senate Bill 80. Now, Oregonians for Balanced Climate Policy, despite the grassroots sound of the title, is no citizen-initiated network of ordinary Oregonians. Instead, it's a conglomeration of major business associations including Industrial Customers of Northwest Utilities, of which Intel is a member.
Can you write a brief letter to the Oregonian editor, and let them know what you think of Intel's membership in this corporate interest group? You can email your letter to letters@news.oregonian.com
Certainly, Intel doesn't control everything Oregonians for Balanced Climate Policy does. But by lending groups like this the support of their membership, and then doing almost nothing to counter the group's attack on Senate Bill 80 and other progressive climate policies, Intel is letting Big Business sink Oregon's clean energy future. It's hugely important that the public realize what's going on here: a company which paints itself as "green" is preparing to let sustainability policy in Oregon fall by the wayside. Please take a few minutes to write a short letter to the Oregonian, and give them your 2 cents.
Hints for effective letter-writing: keep it short and to the point - no more than 150 words. You can email your letter to letters@news.oregonian.com; be sure to include your name, phone number, and a address, which they require for confirmation purposes. It only takes a few minutes, and could make a big difference. Please write to the Oregonian today!
-Nick Engelfried
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