Vote NO on Manchin’s Dirty Deal, Earl!
Are you at peace with living in a more dangerous world where fossil fuel corporations have more power, and vulnerable people have less?
Testimony to Government
Renewable Fuels? We Need Some Standards!
Renewable diesel is still diesel, with the known risks of spills, fires, seismic concerns and polluting emissions…
Testimony re: City of Portland Climate Emergency Workplan
or both climate and public health, businesses and industry should not get off the hook for the next 10 years with no expected reductions in emissions
Testimony on City Climate Action Workplan
For the sake of future generations and all the others we share this planet with you must do what your document starts with and act like we are living in a climate emergency, but really act, backed with big chunks of the budget, not teeny-tiny crumbs.
City Climate Emergency Workplan: Talking Points
What is labeled a “workplan” is a vaguely aspirational document, short on specifics. The CED first-year 2021 report was basically that as well; neither has resulted in concrete policies to reduce emissions. The City Council must create a Climate Emergency Commission…
No New or Expanded Bulk Fossil Fuel Infrastructure: XRPDX Testimonies to City Council
On June 30, several XRPDX members, along with our allies in Breach Collective, Oregon PSR and others, testified via zoom to the City Council (minus Commissioner Hardesty) on the need to approve and implement the … Read more
Testimony at City of Portland Budget Hearing
The City has added funding for Bureau of Planning and Sustainability staffing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and involve the public in the climate policy process. This is a positive first step, but the scale … Read more