Take Action Now

Here are the most effective quick actions you can take right now to fight for climate justice. Want to get more involved?

Timeframe: by Dec 13

Take action for clean air!

Here in Multnomah County, we have a huge opportunity to fight back against the gas industry and enact policies that ensure cleaner and safer air for us all to breathe. But the County needs to hear from YOU to take this action. 

Join us in telling Multnomah County Commissioners: We need Clean Air Quality Standards NOW!

Chair Jessica Vega Peterson: 503-988-3308 mult.chair@multco.us  

Sharon Meieran: 503-988-5220, district1@multco.us 

Susheela Jayapal: 503-988-5219, district2@multco.us  

Lori Stegmann: 503-988-5213, district4@multco.us  

Julia Brim-Edwards: 503-988-5217, district3@multco.us  

CALL SCRIPT

“Hi _____. My name is _____ , I live in ______. I’m calling because I am urging you to use your power as our local health authority to fight for air quality standards for our community. I’m concerned about appliances that leak dangerous methane gas and toxic pollutants in the buildings in our community, and I think it’s time for the County to take bold action. Pollution from our stoves, heaters, and fireplaces can cause conditions like asthma and heart failure. Please take action on this important issue.”

Timeframe: ASAP

We invite you to stand in solidarity with those defending the Weelaunee Forest and Atlanta community from the Atlanta Police Foundation, who are preparing to build “Cop City” — a $90 million police-military compound — on stolen Muscogee land. #StopCopCity is truly an intersectional fight against some of the most powerful and pernicious forces in the world: the American police-military industrial complex, multi-billion dollar corporations, and the engines of white supremacy and colonization in American politics.

What can you do to take action?

TAKE 10 MINUTES TO MAKE CALLS AND SEND EMAILS TO #STOPCOPCITY.

Timeframe: ASAP

Sign the Petition & Write to Congress: 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 However, celebration turned into heartbreak when the U.S. government rescinded this recognition eighteen months later.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.

Congress has both the power and authority to recognize tribes. We are calling on our elected officials to do what’s right and end this humanitarian crisis. Stop the genocide. Federally recognize the Chinook Indian Nation.

ASAP

Timeframe: ASAP

East Portland Residents Oppose Prologis Distribution Center

“We, the members of the East Portland community, strongly oppose the proposed redevelopment of the old K-Mart location at 122nd and NE Sandy Blvd. into a 38-bay distribution center, proposed by ProLogis, Inc. This proposed development poses significant risks and concerns to our community’s health, safety, and well-being.

First, the increased truck traffic and air pollution will have severe impacts on the air quality in our neighborhoods, particularly for the most vulnerable members of our community, such as children, the elderly, and those with respiratory problems. The constant noise and air pollution from the diesel trucks will not only be detrimental to the health of our community members but also create a disruption to the quality of life we cherish.” READ MORE HERE AND SIGN THE PETITION.

Timeframe: anytime – it’s not actually specific to summer, and we’re going to change the name soon to reflect that!

350PDX Climate Movement Fundamentals

A free, self-paced, online course that explores the fundamentals of the climate justice movement. 25 video lessons (90 minutes total) take you through three sections:

  • People Power 101
  • Climate Justice 101
  • Finding Your Place In The Movement

This course was originally called 350PDX Summer School, as we made it over the summer of 2022, but the content is relevant all year round. In some of the videos you might hear it referred to as Summer School, so just a heads up!

Click here to enroll in the course.

Anytime

Join the 350PDX Creative Roster

Our Creative Team uses art and storytelling to make the climate justice movement irresistible.

This team does the whole creative process, from developing the story (or the narrative strategy) of our campaigns, to figuring out the most strategic way to get the story out to the right audiences, to producing all the banners, videos, songs, performances, creative direct actions, social media campaigns, press releases, webpages, animations, poems, and whatever else that will get our message out there.

The creative roster is our list of folks with creative skills that we can call on when we have a one-off need. Next time we need a songwriter or a photographer we’ll look through the roster and reach out to a few people who have those skills to see if they are free to help! Sign up here.

Deadline: ASAP

Deadline: ASAP

Any questions? Email action@350pdx.org.