Hours after Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and Commissioner Chloe Eudaly revoked their support from the Interstate 5 Rose Quarter project, a controversial freeway widening project, the council voted to adopt a climate emergency declaration. Globally, thousands of jurisdictions have declared climate...
An environmental funding initiative by & for communities of color, PCEF is grounded in justice and equity to address climate change and build citywide resilience and opportunity. Creates green jobs, funds renewable energy and energy efficiency investments in homes and supports local...
Are you in need of climate hope? Citizens Climate Lobby is hosting a virtual earth event day this year. Included in this community event; climate advocate training, CCL volunteer spotlight panel, a 90 minute session titled “Climate Organizing during the Pandemic”, and a two hour...
Next week is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. From April 22, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, to April 24, activists, performers, thought leaders, and artists will come together for an empowering, inspiring, and communal three day livestream mobilization. The fights against the coronavirus and...
Staff Sustainability Leadership Award Winner As the Portland Community College Sylvania Multicultural Center Coordinator and elder council member of the Pacific Climate Warriors (PCW) and 350 Pacific, Mak Porotesano dedicates his time to advocating for climate justice in Portland and...
The annual Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) Greater Pacific Northwest (GPNW) Regional Conference is a great opportunity for new and experienced CCL volunteers to learn, practice skills, expand our reach, and inspire one another in order to achieve powerful climate legislation in Congress....
Nature education and outdoor experiences grants support and create partnerships in local communities that improve water quality, restore fish and wildlife habitat and connect people with nature. These grants prioritize programs that advance racial equity, diversity and inclusion, make communities...
*Please visit www.communityenergyproject.org/job-opportunities/ for full application instructions* If interested please send resume and cover letter to Haley Mountain at haley@communityenergyproject.org by 5:00 PM on January 29th. ABOUT: Community Energy Project (CEP) is an independent nonprofit...
Opening Night Monday, December 2 7:00 – 9:00 pm OMSI Auditorium 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214 Ocean BlueCOP Program Saturday, December 7 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Lewis & Clark Olin Hall 0615 SW Palatine Hill Rd, Portland, 97219 This year marks the 25th annual United Nations...
Please share with your networks! It is our pleasure to announce that next week Wednesday November 13th, Climate Activist and 2019 NCORE Keynote Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner will be at PCC. There is a student focused session from 2pm-4pm at Sylvania Campus in ST108 & an open Talanoa Session (Keynote)...
It is our pleasure to announce that next week Wednesday November 13th, Climate Activist and 2019 NCORE Keynote Kathy Jetnil-Kijiner will be at PCC. There is a student-focused session from 2pm-4pm at Sylvania Campus in ST 108 & an open Talanoa Session (Keynote) from 6pm-7:30pm at Cascade...
Human impacts on the climate system are becoming increasingly evident, moving climate change from a topic that is abstract and far away to one that is right before our eyes. It’s our job to help students learn about our role in altering the climate, but it’s important to do so in a way that’s...