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350PDX @350pdx.bsky.social · 10h

Join us! Thursday, 10/23, 6:00 to 8:00pm!

This event is for students, youth, and anyone interested in learning more about: tree care/maintenance, landscaping, tree nurseries, farming, habitat restoration, green energy, & more.

Participant registration is required:

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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350PDX @350pdx.bsky.social · 11h

Oregon’s 529 College Savings Plan is intended to help families invest in their children or grandchildren’s future.

But right now, every single investment option in Oregon’s 529 plan holds significant fossil fuel assets!

✏️ Sign the Green 529 petition to change this!

www.green529.org

Green529 - Oregon needs a fossil-free college savings option

All 40 of Oregon's college savings fund options invest in fossil fuels. We are a movement gathering signatures to get a fossil fuel free option added.

www.green529.org

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350PDX @350pdx.bsky.social · 2d

The City of Portland has released a draft plan for the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub!

Join us October 10 for an online comment writing workshop. We'll walk through the proposed plan alternatives and help you compose a direct and effective message to the City! act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...

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350PDX @350pdx.bsky.social · 2d

350PDX is part of a national campaign to pass “Make Polluters Pay” bills in as many states as possible.

Send a message to Congress to show that people all over the country want to see big oil companies held accountable for the damage they’ve caused.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/mpp/

Make Polluters Pay: Tell Your State Attorney General to Hold Big Oil Accountable for their Climate Crimes

Big Oil has known for decades that their pollution was harming human health and leading to catastrophic climate change. But instead of warning the public, they embarked on a massive disinformation cam...

actionnetwork.org

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Breach Collective @breachcollectiv.bsky.social · 9d

In challenging times, gathering with community is what carries us forward. Join Breach and our allies in Portland on October 10 for some hope and inspiration!

events.humanitix.com/rumble-publi... #Portland

Portland's Future: It's in Our Hands

An evening of music and ideas for building a Portland that provides and cares for everyone with new public investment in public goods.

events.humanitix.com

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Breach Collective @breachcollectiv.bsky.social · 9d

Meet the voices shaping the 'Portland's Future: It's in Our Hands' event! (RSVP events.humanitix.com/rumble-publi...)

On October 10, these leaders will explore how we can use public investment in public goods to make Portland the city we deserve and need it to be. Scroll through to meet them all 👇🧵

“Headshots of five speakers for Portland's Future: It's in Our Hands event: Mitch Green, Je Amaechi, Tiffani McCoy, Sarahana Shrestha, isaac sevier. Each is shown smiling in a professional portrait.”

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Taylor Griggs @taylorgriggs.bsky.social · 7d

Both the courtroom and overflow rooms are full for the hearing where a federal judge will determine whether to grant the state of Oregon a temporary restraining order against the deployment of National Guard troops in Portland. A dozen or so protesters hanging out outside.

Protesters standing outside the federal courthouse in Portland

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🕯️ El(iza)beth 🌬️ Mistress 🍁 of 🕸️ Spiders 🕷️ @arachnereid.bsky.social · 12d

🌞 Sun Day festivities in Portland 9/21
Aztec dancers, amazing speakers, & whimsical puppets in celebration of renewable energy on Hawthorne Bridge & waterfront

#ClimateResilience #ClimateAction #Portland

@thirdactorg.bsky.social
@350pdx.bsky.social
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350PDX @350pdx.bsky.social · 22d

Join us for the 25th Rumble on the River!: "What Can We Do About the CEI Hub?"

Thursday, September 25, at the Lloyd Center.

We have an amazing lineup of speakers. Details here!

#Portland #PortlandOregon #pdx #PDXnow

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350PDX @350pdx.bsky.social · 24d

Some quotes from the 350PDX team featured in this KGW article about Zenith Energy and so-called "sustainable" aviation fuel.

Grateful for the opportunity to share our perspective. 👇

#Portland #portlandoregon #zenithenergy

www.kgw.com/article/tech...

Portland International Airport receives first shipment of sustainable aviation fuel

Portland Airport received its first sustainable aviation fuel shipment, aiming to improve air quality and cut emissions.

www.kgw.com

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Sierra Club Oregon @orsierraclub.bsky.social · 25d

Raise your voice to defend 2 million at-risk acres of Oregon wilderness. Join us in Portland this Wednesday to take action together.

Details and RSVP ➡️ act.sierraclub.org/events/detai...