Take Action Now
Here are quick actions you can take right now to fight for climate justice.
Support a policy to lower large building emissions in Portland!
The Climate & Health Standards for Existing Buildings policy will lower emissions from commercial and multifamily buildings over 20,000 square feet, while protecting tenants. The policy has a hearing in the Housing & Permitting Committee on October 20. Ways to show support:
- Use this toolkit to prepare a verbal or written public comment.
- Send this email to City Council.
- Show up on October 20 at City Hall, 2–5pm!
Right to Breathe: Ban Tear Gas & Other Chemical Weapons in Portland
Tear gas and other chemical weapons are harmful to public health and to our environment. Banned in warfare by the Geneva Conventions, these harmful chemicals should also be banned in the places we call home.
Portland City Councilors Sameer Kanal and Candace Avalos are proposing an ordinance to limit the use of chemical weapons, like tear gas, in Portland. Learn more here.
- Send a letter to City Councilors
- Attend a hearing on October 29, 9:30am-12:30pm, at City Hall or virtually
- Submit a written or verbal comment to the Community & Public Safety Committee, once it’s available
Image credit: Irene Tejaratchi Hess
No Immunity for Big Oil Resolution
Urge Portland City Council to vote yes on the No Immunity for Big Oil resolution by submitting written testimony and contacting your councilors! Portland’s City Life Committee passed this resolution on September 22, and it is expected to go before the full council in coming weeks. Make sure councilors know there is broad community support! We want to ensure there are ways to hold big polluters accountable for the damage they have caused to the climate and our communities, and that they don’t receive immunity from lawsuits and Make Polluters Pay bills through a federal preemption.
Join the 350PDX Book Club
A place for anyone interested in the climate justice movement to come together and talk about the most important books of our time.
Reach out to books@350pdx.org with any questions, comments, and inquires about what books are coming up!
- We meet every month, usually the first Wednesday 6:30pm-8pm (although this sometimes changes, so doublecheck). We alternate between virtual meetings via Google Meet and in-person meetings at the 350PDX Office (see right for upcoming dates)
- We read both fiction and non-fiction
- Need to borrow the book? Reach out and we’ll see what we can do!
Restore Federal Recognition for the Chinook Indian Nation
In 2001, the Chinook Nation obtained federal recognition from the U.S. government. However, celebration turned into heartbreak when the U.S. government rescinded this recognition eighteen months later.
The Chinook Indian Nation was essentially declared nonexistent in the eyes of the government. The nation has been unable to access programs and resources to which federally recognized tribes are entitled. Over the last 20 years, the lack of federal recognition has cost $200 million dollars, opportunities for youth, and countless lives.
We are calling on our elected officials to federally recognize the Chinook Indian Nation.
Donate
350PDX is a grassroots, volunteer led organization. Our supporters not only lead our campaigns and programs, but are foundational pillars in our funding. By making a gift to 350PDX, you are investing in the longevity of our organization and the role we play in building our local climate movement! Anything, from $10, to $20, to $100 helps us fund the movement, and lets us keep our focus on our campaigns instead of fundraising. Donate here!
Thank you for your support and commitment to climate justice!
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