The world has about a decade to get climate change under control, according to a landmark report produced by scientists serving on the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. If carbon emissions are not drastically reduced by then, the globe stands to be transformed into...
Portland State offers new Climate Change Science and Adaptation minor, open to all undergraduates. Portland State University is offering a new minor this fall aimed at informing and engaging students on the pressing issue of climate change. The new Climate Change Science and Adaptation minor is a...
In August 2019, the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) released a new set of sustainability standards alongside the release of their 10th edition of the CAS Professional Standards for Higher Education. The 10th edition includes standards for 47 functional areas...
GALLERY 114 1100 NW Glisan Portand, Oregon 97209 503-243-3356 www.gallery114pdx.com www.facebook.com.gallery114pdx FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 11, 2019 Gallery 114 December Exhibit Jon Gottshall “16 Cranes” Opening Night: Thursday, December 5th, 3 pm to 9pm Saturday, Dec 14: Discussion with...
Beaverton City Council last night voted unanimously to approve their first Climate Action Plan, which mandates 86 actions toward an eventual goal of net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases citywide by 2050. The climate action plan was more than three years in the making before its approval Tuesday,...
Greater Portland residents said yes to clean water, healthy fish and wildlife habitat, and nature close to home by investing $475 million in their regional park system. Results show Metro’s parks and nature bond measure passing with 67 percent of the vote, making it possible to buy and restore...
The ReClaim It! store recently reached a crucial milestone in waste reduction when it surpassed 500,000 pounds of materials saved from the Metro Transfer Station since operations began in 2014. The North Portland store, a nonprofit project run largely by volunteers, salvages items and materials...
The ReClaim It! store recently reached a crucial milestone in waste reduction when it surpassed 500,000 pounds of materials saved from the Metro Transfer Station since operations began in 2014. The North Portland store, a nonprofit project run largely by volunteers, salvages items and materials...
Portland has a national reputation as being one of the best cities for biking in the country. But while investments over the past several decades have been focused on downtown and affluent close-in neighborhoods, low-income communities and communities of color in the greater Portland region have...
Today The Intertwine Alliance is launching its new strategic plan! Guided by your input over the past year, we’ve set three clear and focused goals, and developed strategies to reach them. The goals are: Create and promote a compelling and specific vision for our region’s parks, trails and...
The Eco-School Network is grateful to Meyer Memorial Trust for granting us nearly $13,000 for equity training, diversifying the communities served by our network, and developing an organizational equity plan. As the grant year wraps up, we’re proud to have welcomed 10 new Title 1 schools this...
PCC was named top community college for sustainability in the country by The Chronicle of Higher Education. We’re in some elite company as we try to combat climate change & create a healthier future. Check out our ranking! http://bit.ly/2lwVvS1