“Beyond Hypocrisy” – Letter to the New York Times
Even wiser would be shifting such funds to true clean energy solutions…
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Suffering and Sacrifice
It is logical that the central focus of climate action should directly confront the main contributor to climate change, the use of fossil fuels to provide by primary institutional consumers such as industry and other … Read more
Reflections on Roller skating and COP26
The morning after going roller skating, you’re sore, and tired, and maybe even feel like you can’t get out of bed. Post-exercise paralysis. Which maybe doesn’t feel so different from climate-paralysis.
Victory! Jordan Cove LNG Project Is Dead!
From Rogue Climate in southern Oregon: “Pembina, the Canadian company that tried to impose a fracked gas pipeline and export terminal on communities across Southern Oregon, today filed a formal request asking the Federal Energy … Read more
Looking Back, Growing Forward: Please Donate!
As we come to the close of the year, we ask for your help in growing our movement and supporting our work. Here’s a recap of our year. 2021, pandemic year 2, has been a … Read more
XRUS Fundraiser for Legal Defense Fund
The Necessity Series is a two-part documentary directed by Jan Haaken, filmmaker and professor emeritus of psychology at Portland State University, and Samantha Praus, researcher and filmmaker. Much like Part I, Necessity II is guided … Read more
Report Back: November 6 Rally for Climate Justice
This November 6, on Global Day of Action for Climate Justice, hundreds of thousands of protesters gathered in the streets of Europe and especially Glasgow as part of the COP26 Coalition. Here in Portland we … Read more
“COP OUT 26”
As national delegates return home from COP26 in Glasgow, there is small positive movement to report, but huge needs for improvement in the climate justice report card. World leaders need massive relentless pressure from their … Read more
The Scariest Monster of All: Climate Chaos!
On October 30, dozens of activists gathered on the Tilikum Bridge to inform the public, with flyers, banner, signs and the World on Fire Truck, about the climate emergency. The very scary Methane Monster was … Read more
Federal Recognition for the Chinook Nation
I’ve often thought that staying in one place for long periods of time and being part of a community of friends creates stability and is therefore very important. Although living in Portland for 30 years … Read more