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We’re All in This Together A Life Dedicated to Climate Solutions By Peter Dugas Climate advocacy has lost one of its best. Sarah Braik, longtime Portland Chapter Co-Chair, passed away... Read more
Revisit Project Drawdown By Caitlin Marshall Did you know we already have what it takes to meet the climate crisis? You’ve probably heard this before, but it’s worth revisiting on a swelteri... Read more
By Jade Christensen We love our pets; that’s not up for debate. But here’s something worth thinking about: dogs and cats are, by nature, non-native to our local ecosystems. The s... Read more
We’re All in This Together Hubris & ArroganceBad Principles from the Reflecting Pool to Climate Response By Don Parent In April, President Trump announced plans to reseal and add b... Read more
We’re All in This Together First International Conference Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels By Dr. Susana Hancock I love sharks. As a cryosphere scientist, I’m rarely in the water w... Read more
Enjoy a Climate Summer Beach Read By Marie Caspard As the temperatures warm up, the time to settle down at the beach for a good read is approaching. Here are some climate reads I’ve enjoyed... Read more
We’re All in This Together Wanna Work for Peace, Health, and Security? Work for Clean Energy By Peter Dugas It’s been a wild ride for global energy markets. The war in Iran and the clo... Read more
ESPCs for Rooftop Solar By Caitlin Marshall, PCAT Sometimes, the big, exciting ideas take a lot of nitty gritty details to get done. Solar panels on schools have long been a dream in Portlan... Read more
Your Backyard is a Wildlife Refuge Waiting to Happen By Jade Christensen The classic bright green lawn is becoming a thing of the past. Homeowners across the region are finding meaningful wa... Read more
We’re All in This Together Support State-Level (and Federal) Climate Action! By Peter Dugas While Citizens Climate Lobby remains laser focused on federal and international climate poli... Read more
