Portland Climate Action Team Articles 69
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PFAS left our headlines, but not our homes. Take steps today! By Jade Christensen Forever chemicals, PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are a group of chemicals with over a thousan... Read more
Bright Idea: Get to Know Your Carbon Handprint By Caitlin Marshall You might be familiar with your carbon footprint by now – the amount of carbon emissions created by the miles you dri... Read more
Hidden Cost of a Digital Life By Jennifer Ruggiero Did your cat do something adorable… again? Then you just had to take another picture of their overwhelming cuteness? With a touch of the fi... Read more
Preparing your yards this spring By Jade Christensen Spring is here, which means flowers are blooming and it’s time to get our gardens ready for the year. Before you get started, let’s... Read more
Bright Idea: Put Your Senator on Speed Dial By Caitlin Marshall What’s one five minute project you can do to make a big impact on climate? Put your senator on speed dial! Living in a s... Read more
Quenching an Inevitable Thirst By Jennifer Ruggiero Snowplows hunt for snow as people bustle around in t-shirts. Some rejoice at the mild temperatures, and most are thankful for lower heatin... Read more
Bright Ideas No. 43 What’s hiding in your walls? There is something behind your walls, and it’s not just air… It’s the insulation! Insulation is one of the best ways to improve the energy ef... Read more
Bright Ideas No. 42 A TIME TO BAND TOGETHER Given the enormous challenges we face, how do we respond? Will we get a future that is beautiful and just? The answer to that question i... Read more
Bright Ideas No. 41 PREPARING FOR WHAT’S TO COME The increased frequency of major disasters encourages us to consider prudent precautions everyone should take. Consider These… Think ab... Read more
Bright Ideas No. 40 BRIGHT IDEA: Eat to Save the World Last month, we introduced the notion of minimizing your food miles. So, let’s share a few priorities to help you eat to save the world.... Read more