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Energy and Environment

Information regarding my stance on Energy and Environment issues.

August 9, 2017

CANNON BEACH — State Rep. Deborah Boone on Tuesday praised a bill approved by the Legislature that allows electricity produced from an ocean wave technology test site at Camp Rilea in Warrenton to be used to power the site.

Boone, a strong supporter of wave technology as renewable energy for the Oregon Coast, said initial tests conducted last summer showed promise for future growth in the industry.


August 8, 2017
Democratic leaders from the House Science Committee react to the release of the draft Climate Science Special Report.

August 8, 2017

Following President Trump's formal communication to the United Nations last Friday of the United States' intent to withdraw from the Paris Climate Change Agreement, the New York Times yesterday released a draft of the Climate Science Special Report, an authoritative assessment of the science of climate change, which provides the scientific foundation for the Fourth National Climate Assessment.


July 25, 2017

Lamar Smith, head of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, has a penchant for releasing letters in which he complains about issues related to climate change.


June 21, 2017
Oregon State University’s Dr. Burke Hales testified before the Subcommittee on Environment about his work to help Pacific Northwest shellfish growers adapt to changing ocean conditions that affect shellfish growth.