From heat domes to ice storms, the climate crisis has arrived in Oregon with devastating impact. A changing climate worsens other issues Oregonians already face – from rising houselessness to our state’s legacy of white supremacy to rural poverty. So it’s only natural we ask: Is the Oregon government doing all it can to protect our future?
It’s clear that the Oregon State Treasury is not. The Treasury manages $140 billion of our money and still has billions invested in fossil fuels. Support from big institutions like state treasuries, insurance companies, and banks help prop up the fossil fuel industry, accelerating the climate crisis and putting our future at risk.
A new report by the Divest Oregon Coalition features never-before-published analysis of the state’s fossil fuel holdings – and we want you to be among the first to find out.
Join us next week for the launch of this report and its crucial findings. Learn just how much the Oregon State Treasury is invested in fossil fuels and why ditching oil, gas, and coal from our pension funds and retirement portfolios makes climate AND economic sense.
This launch event will feature a tour of top-line findings, a deep dive into our analysis, a question-and-answer session, and discussion from members of the Divest Oregon coalition. You’ll also hear from a special guest: 350.org and ThirdAct founder Bill McKibben.
Risky Business: Oregon Treasury’s Fossil Fuel Problem
Featuring Bill McKibben and other members of the Divest Oregon Coalition
Wednesday, April 20th, 2 – 3 pm
RSVP here for the virtual event
For questions or more information, contact Divest Oregon: info@divestoregon.org
350PDX is a proud member of the Divest Oregon Coalition – a volunteer-led, statewide coalition of more than 87 members. We hope you’ll join us on Wednesday, April 20th to learn together about the Treasury’s contribution to the climate crisis and what we can do to #DivestOregon.
With excitement,
Dineen O’Rourke,
Campaign Manager, 350PDX
