Climate Change
Transportation is the largest contributor to carbon emissions in Oregon. That’s why we care so much about climate change coverage.
Mayor Wheeler, Commissioner Rubio announce $2.4 million climate change investment
Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler and Commissioner Carmen Rubio are calling a plan to spend $2.4 million an on climate change-related work an “unprecedented investment” that will enable them to “take accelerated, aggressive climate action rooted in racial justice.” Rubio, who oversees the Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, said in a press release this morning … Read more
Guest Opinion: Portland Public Schools climate policy deserves more attention
“Even school districts have a part to play in the climate crisis.”— Danny Cage, youth activist and Portland Public Schools student rep 17-year-old Danny Cage is a student representative of the Portland Public Schools Board of Education Policy Committee and a speaker and youth organizer who advocates for racial justice, education reform, and LGBTQ+ rights. … Read more
Youth demand action as Global Climate Strike takes over Portland
(Scenes from today’s Youth Climate Strike. Photos: Jonathan Maus/BikePortland)