XRPDX

Extinction Rebellion in Portland, Oregon – XRPDX – is a local chapter in the international Extinction Rebellion movement. XRPDX organizes people in the Portland, Oregon Metro area: By taking action (online and in person) to resist fossil fuel infrastructure and educate the broader public about the climate emergency. We support our allies in social justice struggles by spreading the word through a bimonthly newsletter; a website and blog and social media channels. We are building a supportive activist culture of appreciation and skill-sharing. We share a love of the natural world and a vision of a more just and equitable world.

Rumble on the River #13 Webinar

February 18, 2024February 7, 2024 by XRPDX

Thursday, February 22, 2024, 7:00 pm-8:30 pm, Register here for the Zoom Webinar. Risky Reality of Our Toxic Mix Over 1000 hazardous materials storage containers at local industries in Multnomah County are in danger of … Read more

Groundhog Day Info and Letter to Portland’s TV Stations

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 by XRPDX

Join XRPDX and friends on Groundhog Day for an afternoon of action. When: Feb. 2, 2024 at 4PM, Where: outside KATU Channel 2, 2153 NE Sandy Blvd. Below is a copy of the letter that … Read more

Scientist Rebellion News

January 11, 2024January 10, 2024 by XRPDX

Scientists have become increasingly dismayed and frustrated with the annual global Conference of the Parties (COP) climate talks. This past fall, Scientist Rebellion staged a series of globally coordinated campaigns related to the 28th COP … Read more

Rumble on the River #12

January 24, 2024December 20, 2023 by XRPDX

Debunking A False Solution To The Climate Crisis– Nuclear Power Is NOT A Climate Fix Join us on January 31st at 6 PM. The panel will discuss the inherent problems with this energy source, national and … Read more

Update: Metro’s Regional Transportation Plan

December 13, 2023 by XRPDX

Metro’s Regional Transportation Plan 2023 should be setting us up for a safer, habitable future. Instead, it doubles down on cars by doubling our new roadway spending and cutting transit investment to a third of our … Read more

Rebels and Tubas

December 11, 2023 by XRPDX

Rebels, you are needed! Help distribute flyers regarding Zenith Energy’s oil terminal in NW Portland and their Air Quality Permit. Zenith Energy’s oil-by-rail operations are dangerous to our communities. Let’s Stop Zenith from expanding their … Read more

Economic Opportunity Analysis: Meeting Notes

December 10, 2023December 10, 2023 by XRPDX

What follows are notes taken by Sarah Taylor, from the Economic Opportunities Analysis (EOA) meeting on December 1, 2023. The purpose of the EOA is to analyze and forecast growth in Portland’s industrial and other … Read more

Multnomah County Speaks Out

December 11, 2023December 8, 2023 by XRPDX

Kudos to Multnomah County Commissioners for speaking out opposing Zenith Energy! On December 7, 2023, Multnomah County Commissioners sent a letter to the DEQ asking it to deny Zenith Energy’s air contaminant discharge permit, citing health … Read more

COP28 Day of Solidarity with Global South

December 7, 2023 by XRPDX

Saturday, Dec 9, 8am-4pm PSU Farmers Market, North End (SW Park and Mill) As the UN’s COP28 international climate conference comes to a close, we will raise awareness and share information in support of the … Read more

See RED, Wear RED

November 23, 2023November 10, 2023 by XRPDX

Are you seeing RED over Portland’s backroom deal with Zenith? Bring your fiery passion to the Environmental Quality Commission (advisory Board for DEQ). Join Extinction Rebellion and others for Chalking outside the DEQ Portland office. … Read more