Uncategorized Archives - Extinction Rebellion PDX

Government Contacts

May 30, 2026 by Janet Weil

Need to get in touch with an elected official? Here you go! City of Portland:Phone:Mayor Keith Wilson: 503-823-4120City Councilors by District:District 1: 503-823-4350District 2: 503-823-4354District 3: 503-823-4360District 4: 503-823-4359General Info: 503-823-4000 Email: Mayor Keith Wilson: mayor.wilson@portlandoregon.govCity Administrator Michael Jordan: michael.jordan@portlandoregon.govHearings Officer: HearingsOfficeClerks@portlandoregon.govDistrict 1 Councilors:councilor.avalos@portlandoregon.govcouncilor.dunphy@portlandoregon.govcouncilor.smith@portlandoregon.govDistrict 2 … Read more

Laughing Matters

June 18, 2025 by Michaela McCormick

These times bring treachery that those of us privileged to bobble above earlier threats have reason to fear. Fire burns and swelling rivers flood our homes. We are dismissed from secure jobs. We gasp at the price of eggs, and forego out-of-reach … Read more

Right-sized Interstate Bridge Crossing of the Columbia

October 23, 2024 by XRPDX

This is testimony on behalf of XRPDX, a 1500 member climate justice organization that is part of a global climate movement. We have no argument with the supplemental environmental impact statement (EIS) in terms of … Read more

CPP Testimony

October 8, 2024 by XRPDX

My name is Dr. Jennifer Krauel, and I live here in Portland. I’m here today as an Oregonian and a member of the climate action group Scientist Rebellion. I’m here to share my support for … Read more

RUMBLE ON THE RIVER #17–Webinar

October 24, 2024October 8, 2024 by XRPDX

Another Bad Idea for the Columbia River Ecosystem The Houston-based company, NEXT Renewables LLC Oregon is proposing to construct a major new renewable diesel refinery at Port Westward, near Clatskanie, on the Columbia. This project … Read more

Letter to the Oregonian: Say No to Natural Gas!

August 17, 2024 by annie

As a climate activist, I am embarrassed to admit that I was duped by the natural gas industry into converting my previous home to natural gas, from my stove to my clothes drier. But now … Read more

Exploring Degrowth: Let’s Start the Discussion

August 13, 2024August 7, 2024 by Leslie Kochan

XRPDX is exploring how a well-being or degrowth economy is vital to a more rapid transition away from the material and fossil fuel extraction, production and consumption that is destroying our planet as well as … Read more

Testify ASAP on the COAL ACT

February 7, 2024 by Diana Meisenhelter

Divest Oregon has partnered with progressive state legislators to introduce HB 4083: The COAL Act (Clean Oregon Assets Legislation)l that would require Oregon Divestment from Coal which is likely to become a stranded asset and … 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

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