🚨“@TinaKotek and @OregonDEQ should decisively protect the Columbia River Estuary at Port Westward… Deny this permit!”
-Healthy Climate Action Team member, Joan Rothlein, PhD, in the @Oregonian
Read the LTE here: https://t.co/D7vsywjRZ5
Behind closed doors, Zenith is quietly coordinating with the city of Portland, Port of Portland and DEQ to supply the Portland Airport with ‘sustainable aviation fuel.’ Environmental advocates call it a greenwashing campaign, call for transparency.
https://t.co/clV7dBJ1rY
Legal experts and community groups sent a letter Monday outlining legal vulnerabilities if the city eludes public process on Zenith Energy, days after DEQ fined the company and requested a new local land use statement.
https://t.co/W0yDEp9W2x
This is concerning 🚩🚩🚩
When hydrogen concentrations exceed 5%, significant risks emerge:
- increased likelihood of pipeline leaks
- potential embrittlement of gas infrastructure
- malfunctions in household appliances
- higher chances of dangerous explosions
Big news: Oregon just restored our state’s Climate Protection Program. Big polluters will be held accountable for their harms, all while investing in sustainable projects for frontline communities. Want to help us achieve our next #Climate win? Join us: https://t.co/MXmotWtG2O
Have you heard? @nwnatural is blending hydrogen and methane gas WITHOUT public notification or oversight!
Come connect with your neighbors & make your voice heard at this community listening session
🗓️ December, 2nd 5:30 to 7:00 PM
📍Sacred Heart Villa, 3911 SE Milwaukie ave
Show up Thursday 11/21 at 11:00 AM in RED at 501 SE Hawthorne, Multnomah County’s Commission Board Room to show that we must pass a strong risk bond ordinance!
Send a comment of support to this link DUE TONIGHT! https://t.co/6JGNe28Okn
Read this commentary piece written by Kelly Campbell, Columbia Riverkeeper's Policy Director and past Oregon PSR Executive Director for 10+ years!
The Rise and Fall of NuScale: a nuclear cautionary tale https://t.co/V43i8rXwNw via @ORCapChronicle
A win for environmental justice 🎉 The Reworld Marion incinerator will no longer produce air pollution harmful to the health of frontline communities! Reworld (formally known as Covanta) is closing the Marion County waste incinerator! Read more below ⬇️
https://t.co/iksL1tLgGd
To learn more about the Children’s Health Protection Act and PSR’s extensive support for this bill, read the full press release here: https://t.co/VL46pZZK17
Ira Helfand, co-founder and past president of PSR, said he is “very grateful to the Nobel committee for again trying to draw the world’s attention to the nuclear danger and the great work being done by this grassroots organization in Japan.”
Bend City Council recently passed a resolution that will improve air quality by electrifying new city-owned buildings 🍾
Thank you, @CityofBend 👏
Read more ⏬
https://t.co/UvUXaV5fou
I am stoked to join @Justinjpearson, @KhanhPhamForOR, and other powerful leaders on Sept 27 in Portland, OR for this conversation about how communities stand up to fossil fuel interests and WIN!
🌍🔥 Don’t miss it! Register here: https://t.co/7h0guwqesT
This will be an inspiring evening of community education and mobilization. Will we see you there?
Friday, 9/27 @ 6pm in Portland and live streamed everywhere.
Organizing works 🙌 Hear stories of community triumph against fossil fuel giants next Friday, Sept. 27th in PDX with Tennessee Rep. @Justinjpearson, @PriceofOil, @breachcollectiv, @ColumbiaRKeeper, & @KhanhPhamForOR.
Register now before it’s too late ⬇️
https://t.co/iyazGH1p5q