September has arrived at a full sprint. Are you able to choose a few ways to take action this month? Maybe send an email, write a comment, invite a friend, show up in person, or all of the above! Here are some ways to get involved:<\/p>\n
Sept 8 \u2013 It was powerful to see so many of us join together in Salem for the Data Center Moratorium Lobby Day & Rally!\u00a0<\/strong>Over 170 of you showed up! Together, we\u2019re making it clear that bold action against data centers is a political necessity \u2013 Governor Kotek even (finally)\u00a0escalated her position<\/a>\u00a0on this at the rally yesterday by saying she supports a moratorium. Did you know that\u00a075%<\/a>\u00a0of Americans oppose data center development? It\u2019s time for the Oregon legislature to listen up! Photo Credit:\u00a0Eli Imadali,\u00a0OPB\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Sept 12 \u2013 13: Forest over Profits AND 350PDX Art Build<\/strong><\/p>\n We are hosting a\u00a02-day forest defense conference this weekend<\/a>, including an Art Build Sunday (9\/13) afternoon from 1\u20134 PM.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Join forest defense advocates from across the PNW to build community, power, and momentum against the exploitation of forests and public lands for extractive logging, data center development, and mining. This event precedes the World Forestry Center\u2019s annual forest commodity conference. We know that investing in the care of living forest ecosystems is an actual climate solution. So, join us!\u00a0See website<\/a>\u00a0for details. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited,\u00a0RSVP today!<\/a><\/p>\n Sept 13: Sunday Parkways in Downtown\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Join us downtown at Sunday Parkways from 11 AM \u2013 4 PM. It\u2019s the last Sunday Parkways of the summer and a fun event to get to talk to lots of Portlanders. 350PDX\u2019s booth is in Pioneer Courthouse Square on the SW corner of 6th and Morrison \u2013 come find us!<\/p>\n Sept 13: Chasing Chimeras Film Screening<\/strong><\/p>\n The Tomorrow Theater (3530 SE Division St<\/a>.) is screening local filmmaker Barbara Bernstein\u2019s film Chasing Chimeras: The Lure of Deceptive Climate Solutions. Learn why \u201crenewable\u201d fuels are not the answer. A panel discussion will follow the film.\u00a0Get your tickets here<\/a>. 7 PM.<\/p>\n Sept 16: No Secret Deals for Data Centers Resolution\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Final vote on this resolution will happen at Council, with another opportunity for public testimony.\u00a0Submit written comments<\/a>\u00a0here, and come and help fill the room to show your support for this resolution from 6\u20139 PM.<\/p>\n Sept 17: CEI Hub Work Session<\/strong><\/p>\n This is a long-awaited moment in our year-long policy process on this issue, where members of our coalition will be presenting to City Council about how to make the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub safer.\u00a0Submit written comments now<\/a>\u00a0(we have\u00a0talking points here<\/a>) and come show up in red at City Hall to show your support. 2 \u2013 5 PM<\/p>\n Sept 19: Peak bird migration begins<\/strong><\/p>\n Learn about healthy nighttime urban ecosystems from our friends at the\u00a0Bird Alliance of Oregon<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sept 21: Comment deadline \u2013 Stop Repeal of the Roadless Rule.<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the most successful forest safeguards of all time needs our voices! Comment through\u00a0OregonWild<\/a>.\u00a0 Learn more at\u00a0MoreThanJustParks<\/a>. Since 2001, the Roadless Rule has protected nearly 2 million acres of Oregon\u2019s forests and 45 million acres nationwide from destructive logging and development.<\/p>\n Sept 22: No Immunity for Big Oil Resolution<\/strong><\/p>\n The City Life Committee of Portland City Council will hear a resolution saying we don\u2019t want to let big oil companies off the hook for the damage they have caused to our climate and public health!\u00a0Send a message to city council in support<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sept 30: Rumble on the River: Protecting Our Region From Its Most Perilous Threats<\/strong><\/p>\n Come and learn more about the CEI Hub, data centers, nuclear power, and the proposed refinery at Port Westward\u2019s Columbia River Estuary. St. Luke Lutheran Church (4595 SW California St<\/a>.) Doors & Info Tables 5:30 PM, Panel 6:30 PM.<\/p>\n All of September is STEPtember!<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0It\u2019s like Pedalpalooza for walking! Oregon Walks dedicates the month of September to promote walking as a fun, healthy, ubiquitous activity. Grab a friend,\u00a0pick some events to attend<\/a>, and let\u2019s get to walking!<\/p>\n 350PDX\u2019s 2026 Voter Guide and Scorecard<\/a>\u00a0is now available online and as a downloadable PDF!\u00a0<\/strong>32 candidates from Portland City Council Districts 3 and 4, the Portland City Auditor, and candidates for Multnomah County Chair and District 2 submitted statements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Save the dates for our big Climate Justice Candidate Forums this October:<\/p>\n August 27 the Board of Commissioners adopted the strategy to guide long-term community and local government action. Thanks to everyone who supported this epic project!<\/p>\n Priority Tree Planting Areas Announced<\/strong> Model public land tree opportunity map released:<\/strong>\u00a0Thrive East PDX used a PCEF mini-grant to hire a GIS student to create a\u00a0StoryMap prioritizing 10 publicly-owned parcels<\/a>\u00a0ready for immediate street tree planting to shade popular pedestrian routes. Check it out!<\/p>\n The 350PDX Forest Defense Team meets every first and third Monday of the month.\u00a0Join us.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Next in person meeting, Sept 22nd, 6 \u2013 8 PM at the 350PDX office<\/strong>. Get plugged in with the 350PDX campaign team that works on everything from fighting data centers, Zenith, and the CEI Hub to advocating for PCEF and transportation justice! RSVP to\u00a0dineen@350pdx.org<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0cherice@350pdx.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Last month the Arts Team led an enthusiastic workshop at Oregon Wild\u2019s Rabble Rouser on the powerful political activism of art and puppets.<\/p>\n The 350PDX Book Club meets every month on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30PM. Every other month is in person and the others are virtual.<\/p>\n Reach out to books@350PDX.org with any questions or to join our list,\u00a0and please RSVP so we can inform you of any meeting changes.<\/strong><\/p>\n Join us on\u00a0Wednesday, October 7 at 6:30PM<\/strong>\u00a0for our next nonfiction in-person meeting. We\u2019ll discuss\u00a0Soil: The Story of a Black Mother\u2019s Garden<\/a><\/strong>by Camile D. Dungy, in which the poet and scholar recounts her seven-year odyssey to diversify her garden to reflect her heritage, expanding how we talk about the natural world and the environment.\u00a0 RSVP at\u00a0books@350PDX.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Save the date for our other upcoming discussions:<\/strong><\/p>\n Wednesday, November 4 at 6:30PM (Google Meet) \u2014 Book to be selected in October<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Do you live in Milwaukie and want to take action for climate justice with your neighbors?\u00a0The Milwaukie Advocates for Climate is hosting their kick-off movie event on October 10th from 3:30-4:30, at the Ledding Library Community Room.<\/strong><\/p>\n We will be watching the 350\u2019s How to Reduce Fossil Fuels movie and having a facilitated conversation with the SW Neighborhood Team lead, Pat Kaczmarek.<\/p>\n The 350PDX Washington County Team\u00a0\u00a0always welcome newcomers to our events and to our (mostly) monthly online meetings (6:30 PM on the second Tuesday of the month). For the link, join us\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0or contact us at\u00a0350washco@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n The 350PDX Southwest Neighborhood Team includes neighborhoods on the south and west sides of Portland. We work together to raise awareness of the climate emergency.\u00a0Our\u00a0monthly meetings happen on the third Monday of the month.<\/strong>\u00a0To get involved, please contact Pat Kaczmarek at\u00a0patk5@msn.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Before closing our\u00a0newsletter<\/span>, a few reminders:<\/p>\n Thank you for reading our monthly\u00a0newsletter<\/span>. We hope to see you soon!<\/p>\n With gratitude,<\/p>\n Cherice, Dineen, Jessica, Maeve, and Noelle<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" September has arrived at a full sprint. Are you able to choose a few ways to take action this month? Maybe send an email, write a comment, invite a friend, show up in person, or all of the above! 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Multnomah County\u00a0has a new\u00a0Climate Justice Plan<\/a>!<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Forest Defense Team<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
If you have friends in the following low-canopy neighborhoods, let them know it\u2019s time to\u00a0sign up for PCEF-funded street trees:<\/a>\u00a0Argay, Centennial, Creston-Kenilworth, Cully, East Columbia, Foster Powell, Glenfair, Hayden Island, Hazelwood, Lents, Mill Park, Montavilla, Mt. Scott-Arleta, Parkrose, Parkrose Heights, Powellhurst-Gilbert, Russell, South Tabor, Sumner, Sunderland, and Wilkes.<\/p>\nEnergy Justice Team<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
Art Team\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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Southwest Team<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n
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