Reclaim the Land
Building a Campaign to take on Portland’s Critical Energy Infrastructure hub In his 1963 speech, a “Message to the Grassroots,” the late Malcolm X famously declared that all revolution is based on land: “Land is … Read more
Land Use
Climate Groups Call on City of Portland to Enact Emergency Fossil Fuel Infrastructure Moratorium
This morning, the Portland Audubon Society, OPAL Environmental Justice, 350 PDX, the Sustainable Energy and Economy Network, Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility, and Center for Sustainable Economy sent a letter to Portland City Commissioners and … Read more
Industry Attack on Portland Fossil Fuel Policy Fails
July 31, 2018 (Portland, Ore.) — Today, a coalition of public interest groups celebrated news that opponents of Portland’s fossil fuel ordinance have failed in their efforts to overturn the City’s landmark law. In 2016, … Read more
Baltimore Set to Ban Crude Oil Infrastructure
On March 12, 2018, the Baltimore City Council voted to approve Council Bill 17-0150, which, if signed by the Mayor, will amend the city’s zoning code to prohibit new and expanded crude oil terminals. Community, … Read more