“Dangerous Disruption” – the 2022 IPCC Report
The dangers of climate change are mounting so rapidly that they could soon overwhelm the ability of both nature and humanity to adapt.
COP26
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.
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
COP26: Are World Leaders Listening?
World leaders are meeting in Glasgow now to present their national pledges for emissions reductions, and climate finance, following on the requirements of the Paris Climate Agreement signed in 2015. President Joe Biden and the … Read more
Climate Change Is Scary!
Next week is a critical week. Zenith Oil is expected to challenge the City of Portland’s and DEQ’s denial of their air quality permit. And it’s also the final week before COP26, the international climate … Read more
October 30: Climate Crisis Is The Real Horror
As Hallowe’en approaches, we are waiting see whether Zenith Energy challenges the City of Portland’s denial of its Land Use Compatibility Statement and the DEQ’s decision to deny Zenith’s air quality permit. We haven’t forgotten (how could we?) the continuing threat … Read more
Build up to Glasgow!
October is a critical month as we build towards the COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland — the most important international talks on climate change since the Paris Climate Agreement. We must emphasize the importance of governments and … Read more
#DeadlineGlasgow: Taking the Message to the Banks!
Join us in action. We’ll be delivering a petition and making some noise atChase Bank, 2714 N Lombard, Friday at noon on September 17Wells Fargo Bank, 5444 SE 82nd, Saturday at 11 am on September 18.We’re organizing with 350pdx.org to amplify the … Read more