In this issue:<\/strong><\/p>\n May<\/span>\u00a0Day \/ 350PDX needs a new home \/\u00a0May<\/span>\u00a021 action night: candidate meet & greet! \/ Support PCEF \/ Oppose federal bill to give immunity to Big Oil \/ Forest Defense team news \/ Arts team news \/ Volunteer spotlight \/ Book Club \/Join the team & support 350PDX \/ Washington County team \/ SW team<\/p>\n Today is\u00a0May<\/span>\u00a0Day!<\/strong>\u00a0Join 350PDX and over 80 other organizations across Portland in a tremendous day of community power to show our unity.<\/p>\n When billionaires break every rule, it\u2019s going to take more than a rally to stop them. Meet at the South Park Blocks at 12:00pm for a community tabling fair, rally at 1:00pm, and then we march at 3:30pm!\u00a0Join the \u201cEnvironmental Contingent\u201d by meeting up at 2:45pm in front of the Portland Art Museum!!<\/strong>\u00a0Look for the big banner that says \u201clooters and polluters.\u201d\u00a0Sign up here\u00a0<\/a>for\u00a0May<\/span>\u00a0Day event updates.<\/p>\n We\u2019re looking for a new home!<\/strong>\u00a0Our incredible workshop space in the Rebuilding Center is being sold and we have to be out by June. We\u2019re continuing to search for new space in inner\/central Portland (near transit) for office co-working, Action Nights, art builds, and a roost for our puppets and community gatherings. We\u2019re on a nonprofit budget and love sharing space with aligned groups.\u00a0Have a lead? We\u2019d love to hear from you. Reply to this email or reach out to us at\u00a0Jessicavaughan@350PDX.org<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n We\u2019re kicking off our 2026 Vote for Climate Justice campaign with an opportunity to meet District 3 and 4 candidates for City Council. At least a dozen candidates will be present. Show up to share how important climate justice issues are to voters!<\/p>\n Enjoy finger food and drinks, get to know candidates, ask about their climate priorities, and communicate your concerns and hopes. We\u2019ll host a brief program where each candidate can share their climate policy ideas.<\/p>\n When: Thursday,\u00a0May<\/span>\u00a021, 6:30\u20138:30pm<\/p>\n Where: First Unitarian, 1211 SW Main St<\/p>\n RSVP<\/a>\u00a0(helpful but not required)<\/strong><\/p>\n Mayor Wilson released a\u00a0proposed budget<\/a>\u00a0last week and City Council is working on amendments.<\/p>\n Good news:<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>thanks in part to your advocacy, the proposed budget includes two new staff members for the Sustainability Office, and does not currently include using PCEF for Moda Center renovations!<\/p>\n Bad news:<\/em>\u00a0the proposal suggests using Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF) for things unrelated to climate, equity, and clean energy\u2014such as crime prevention and houseless camp sweeps. The proposal also cuts PCEF-funded jobs that would develop an equitable tree canopy.<\/p>\n Now that we have the proposed budget, it\u2019s time to speak up! Talking points and prewritten email for City Council\u00a0here<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n After months of fossil fuel industry lobbying, federal legislation was introduced in April to give fossil fuel companies\u00a0total legal immunity<\/a>\u00a0from laws or lawsuits that could hold them accountable for fueling the climate crisis and lying about it. This means we couldn\u2019t pass bills like the Make Polluters Pay legislation, which we worked on this past year.\u00a0Write your members of Congress<\/a>\u00a0today demanding that they reject efforts to shield the fossil fuel industry, and make them accountable for their role in the climate crisis.\u00a0Learn more here<\/a>. You can also sign this\u00a0petition<\/a>.<\/p>\n Stop by the Forest Defense Team\u2019s latest art installation at Costello\u2019s Cafe and Bakery! Members will be there to connect on\u00a0Saturday,\u00a0May<\/span>\u00a09th at 2PM<\/strong>. 2222 NE Broadway.<\/p>\n Join Forest Defense Team members in writing to keep more than 2 million acres of Oregon\u2019s National Forest lands wild. The Trump Administration is proposing to open ecologically intact areas to road-building and logging.\u00a0Learn more about the Roadless Rule and submit your own comment\u00a0here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Our team meets every other Monday, alternating between in-person and online meetings. Please contact\u00a0tyler@350pdx.org<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/strong><\/p>\n Donna, Lauren, Dannika, Allison<\/em><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Arthi came to 350PDX in 2024, looking to combat their climate anxiety with action. They were a semiconductor engineer and felt that working on corporate sustainability interventions alone could not address the severity of the climate crisis today. They were drawn to the Fossil Fuel Resistance team because they wanted to stand up directly to the corporations that got us all into this mess.<\/p>\n Over the past couple years, Arthi has been active in the Stop Zenith and CEI Hub campaigns. They have also been representing 350PDX in a larger state-level campaign to stop data centers. They appreciate how 350PDX gives volunteer organizers ample opportunities and support to follow their passions. Working with 350PDX has taught them so much about movement building, local policy and the environment, and they are grateful to be able to share this space with like-minded community members.<\/p>\n Outside of 350PDX, Arthi loves doing anything outdoorsy, reading books and cooking vegan food. They will be moving to Vancouver, B.C. in August to pursue a graduate research program in interdisciplinary resource and environmental studies. This career change was undoubtedly spurred by their experience organizing with 350PDX.<\/p>\n The 350PDX Book Club\u00a0<\/strong>meets every month on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. Every other month is in person and the others are virtual. Reach out to books@350PDX.org with any questions or to join our list, and\u00a0please RSVP so we can inform you of any meeting changes.<\/strong><\/p>\n Join us on Wednesday, June 3 at 6:30pm for our next non-fiction in-person meeting.<\/strong>\u00a0We\u2019ll discuss\u00a0Eight Bears: Mythic Past and Imperiled Future\u00a0<\/a>by Gloria Dickie, a global exploration of the eight remaining species of bears\u2015and the dangers they face. We are still picking a location for this gathering, so be sure to RSVP at\u00a0books@350PDX.org<\/a>\u00a0so we can keep you updated!<\/p>\n Save the date for our other upcoming discussions:<\/p>\n Do you like to talk about books and climate justice? We are seeking volunteers to help facilitate! Contact\u00a0books@350PDX.org<\/a>\u00a0to learn more.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t miss out: there\u2019s still time to get one of our coveted \u201canother world is possible\u201d tote bags and win cool prizes by\u00a0<\/strong>becoming a 350PDX Monthly Donor<\/strong><\/a>(or increasing your current monthly donation)! You get a tote bag by setting up (or increasing) a monthly donation of any amount. Monthly, ongoing gifts from members of our community are the most important ways to support our local climate justice work. Please consider joining us by\u00a0becoming a monthly donor this spring<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 we are so grateful!<\/p>\n Our next gathering will be our regular monthly online meetup at 6:30pm on Tuesday,\u00a0May<\/span>\u00a012. In April we hosted Robin Straughn, Sustainability & Resiliency Manager for the City of Hillsboro. She walked attendees through the recently approved Climate Action Plan for Hillsboro and answered questions. We are partnering with the City of Hillsboro to plan a second\u00a0Electrification and Sustainability Fair in downtown Hillsboro on Saturday July 18,\u00a0<\/strong>so please mark your calendars now!<\/p>\n We always welcome newcomers to our events and to our monthly online meetings (6:30pm on the second Tuesday of the month). For the link, join us\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0or contact us at\u00a0350washco@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"May%20Day%20(2)(1).png\"](\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NaUEN9SUWp-1YtqNnHCj_igMgxxI9P1pXXoVHGTKiCBEEXG9ICCualSg_kdl_1bJ7AW2GfUz_2MTc89jI2wh8le4qihiAAl86EqqGBFDRcmZEiiPeG3HwIy2LdLCTntSx5S5XiTWGc=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/350pdx.app.neoncrm.com\/neon\/resource\/350pdx\/images\/May%20Day%20(2)(1).png\")
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May<\/span>\u00a021: Candidate Meet + Greet<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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Support PCEF, Trees, & a Healthy Climate in the <\/strong><\/em>City Budget<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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Oppose federal bill: immunity to big oil companies<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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Forest Defense Team<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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Book Club<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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Hungry for another great way to support 350PDX? You\u2019re in luck \u2013 your favorite cornmeal crust pizza, Dove Vivi, is partnering with 350PDX again this year.\u00a0Every Tuesday in\u00a0May<\/span> you can dine in or get take out from Dove Vivi and 10% of their proceeds will go towards our work. A true win-win!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
Washington County Team<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Southwest Neighborhood Team<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n