Please submit a testimony in writing before June 15, 2025 at 5pm. Send written testimony to :NWRAQPermits@deq.oregon.govor NWR Air QualityPermit CoordinatorOregon DEQ 700 NE Multnomah St, Suite 600Portland, OR 97232 For recordings of the May 12, … Read more
DEQ has opened the public comment period on Zenith Energy’s application for a new air quality permit. This means we have until December 16th to organize masses of public comment and visible opposition to granting that permit. … Read more
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
Please provide written testimony to DEQ asking them to deny NEXT’s 401 Water Quality Certification in Port Westward along the Columbia River. Testimony is due by October 25th at 5 pm using DEQ’s online link: https://ydo.oregon.gov/pub/pub-rcd/submittals/review/3/67628;tab=notice. DEQ’s process in this … Read more
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
The Climate Protection Program (CPP) aims to reduce 90% of harmful emissions from the state’s largest polluters by 2050. Implementation of the CPP was delayed for three years on a technicality following a suit by oil and … Read more
What: Protest NW Natural trying to stop/delay/weaken the Oregon Climate Protection PlanWhen: Noon, Wednesday, August 21,2024Where: NW Natural Headquarters. 250 SW Taylor Street, Portland, OR The Oregon Climate Protection Program (CPP) is on hold while … Read more
DEQ virtual public information meeting:Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 6:30 p.m. Learn more and register here Learn how DEQ regulates the Zenith Energy oil terminal. You will hear from our Fuel Tank Seismic Stability Program, Emergency … Read more
Kudos to Multnomah County Commissioners for speaking out opposing Zenith Energy! On December 7, 2023, Multnomah County Commissioners sent a letter to the DEQ asking it to deny Zenith Energy’s air contaminant discharge permit, citing health … Read more
By Janet Weil and Lynn Spitaleri Handlin August 13: #DefundLine3! Stop the Money Pipeline! XRPDX rebels took to the streets to challenge the banks that are irresponsibly funding fossil fuel infrastructure projects, including the Bank … Read more