I will get right to the point: the City must rescind the LUCS [Land Use Compatibility Statement] that was erroneously granted to Zenith Energy in October by Commissioner Dan Ryan. We must clean up the mess he made before Zenith makes a dangerous, deadly mess of our Willamette River.
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
The struggle for human rights and freedom of expression is inextricable from the global movement for climate justice.
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
XRPDX is taking action! Who: XRPDX and AlliesWhat: Street Theater Protest and Letter DeliveryWhere: Senator Wyden’s Office, 911 NE 11th Avenue, PortlandWhen: Friday, September 9, 1 pmWhy: To #StopTheDirtySideDeal Here is the pledge we are asking Oregon’s Senators to sign … Read more
It feels pretty insane to be standing here today advocating for our leaders to take the existential threat of global climate change seriously, and I know you’ve all felt that too. I know this is a huge burden to bear, and it’s one that you never asked for. It’s important to remember that we are playing the long game here, and your stamina will be the most important piece. So friends, keep fighting.
So… Joe “Coal Baron” Manchin finally came around. After his slow-motion takedown of Biden’s Build Back Better effort, the senator from the plundered state of West Virginia bargained with Majority Leader Schumer to produce the … Read more
On June 30, 2022, the Supreme Court ruled on the case West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency , 6 – 3, in favor of a lawsuit brought by fossil-fuel-producing states including coal-baron-controlled West Virginia that ensures that the … Read more
Compelling the City of Portland to create and enforce policies that will reduce emissions citywide will do more than several lifetimes of recycling bottles and cans. That’s why I got involved with Extinction Rebellion…
Scientists Bernadette Rodgers and William Livernois await arrest at Portland Business Alliance offices on April 6, International Day of Action, Scientist Rebellion.