Chapter Meeting Tomorrow ON ZOOM

CHAPTER MEETING TOMORROW NOVEMBER 19TH AT 7PM:

Kathryn Duvall, Chief of Staff for Oregon Legislature’s Environmental Caucus, will discuss with us the upcoming legislative session and how we can best help the legislature pass a strong climate agenda and influence legislation. Our meeting will also include chapter updates and member announcements. Register using the link below:

Take action tonight! both these actions have a comment deadline of 11:59 pm Monday November 18:

CEI hub 

Do you think that companies storing toxic combustion fuels in the CEI hub should be required to plan and pay for damage in the event of a disaster? If so, register your support for the Multnomah County Fuel Tank Financial Responsibility Ordinance using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmyPRRL2AeID6gincHXf67XYCN_BLOEHFfLVQrA2CgwywCag/viewform by 11:59 pm Monday November 18. Climate Reality Project Portland Chapter also recommends supporting the improvements recommended by The Risk Bond Coalition in your comment. *The Risk Bond Coalition is a collection of residents working for the health and safety of all, including representatives from the Linnton Neighborhood Association, Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility, Oregon Sierra Club, 350PDX, Tank the Tanks, and the CEI Task Force. Read More using the link below:

A Better Bridge

Are you concerned about the I-5 bridge expansion bringing more traffic and emissions to our area? Learn more and send your comments to the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program by 11:59 pm Monday November 18 on the Just Crossing Alliance’s portal: IBR Comment Form - Just Crossing Alliance

Contact your Congressperson to oppose HR 9495! 

Though it has a positive sounding title and elements, the bulk is a threat to our future. The ongoing work of any community, environmental justice, or other organization that the administration dislikes could be destroyed with the stroke of a pen. Read on for the letter a coalition of over 150 civil liberties, religious, reproductive health, immigrant rights, human rights, racial justice, LGBTQ+, environmental, and educational organizations wrote to The House of Representatives on September 20, 2024, urging opposition to H.R. 9495: https://www.aclu.org/documents/civil-society-letter-to-congress-opposing-hr-9495

Celebrate Advocacy Wins!

The community led DEQ to the truth!

Thanks to the tireless advocacy around Zenith’s climate-and-health-damaging plans, DEQ paused proceedings towards granting Zenith’s air quality permit! DEQ even attributed this pause directly to community engagement “I really thank the community for their continued engagement and support in this permitting process. You know, it was their questions and comments that led us to further investigate,” said Lisa Ball, air quality manager in DEQ’s Northwest Region. “I just really hope that they can see that the information that they provided to us was helpful and it really led us to take action.” Oregon regulators cancel Zenith hearings, pausing Portland fuel terminal's permit process - OPB

PUC phasing out line extension allowances for dirty methane gas.

This is the result of tireless efforts of climate, environmental justice, and citizens organizations, and public comment from individuals including many in Climate Reality Portland.NW Natural ordered to phase out new gas connection subsidies by 2027 - OPB

Giving thanks for all of you from Climate Reality Portland Team.