“There has to be a way to protect infrastructure while also supporting citizens to express their voices. I urge you to include voices traditionally most vulnerable to all manner of injustices in the process of … Read more
He contends we will never build a mass movement unless we identify the sectors of the working class that can lead a transition to renewable energy.
I strongly urge you to meet with people from the climate justice activist community and especially from the youth activists. There are many very well informed, strong climate activists who are still in High School. Meet with them, and really, really listen to them. Your predecessor failed in this area…
When the cold in Wisconsin came, we knew this time seemed different. At nearly minus sixty degrees Fahrenheit, it was far too cold to snow with any consistency. In fact, it was too cold to … Read more
By The XRUS Chapter Engagement and Support Working Group(Leah, Philip, and Ellen) The next few months and years are utterly crucial for mitigating the worst impacts of climate change. The United States, as one of the wealthiest nations … Read more
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin, who receives the most fossil fuel monies of any senator or representative, will be presenting in September the so-called “permitting reform bill” which we in XRPDX are demanding that Senators … Read more
We in XRPDX and our allies have fought for years against expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure. Finally, after years of appeals and delay by the Western States Petroleum Association, Portland Business Alliance, Oregon Business and … Read more
We are here to remind the Portland Business Alliance that we will not let them operate a campaign of climate destruction, to undermine climate justice.
War is the most destructive human activity, to people and planet. Every metric ton of CO2 emitted by the movement of military troops, weapons, equipment and vehicles around Europe adds to global greenhouse gas emissions.
I fully support the kids who are leading this charge… They are fighting for their lives. We should not sacrifice their futures for a temporary small reduction in commute time for some people.