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Multnomah County Office of Sustainability @multcosustain.bsky.social · 2d

We had a blast at the Sustainable Building Week event 'Planning for Climate Justice' at the beautiful new Albina Library!

Special thanks to @shannonsingleton.bsky.social for co-hosting the event with the Office of Sustainability.

Find out how to get involved at multco.us/departments/...

Monique Smiley presenting at the Planning for Climate Justice Event

John Wasiutynski presenting at the Planning for Climate Justice Event

Shannon Singleton presenting at the Planning for Climate Justice Event

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Multnomah County Office of Sustainability @multcosustain.bsky.social · 4d

Join us tomorrow at the Albina Library for a special Sustainable Building Week presentation on the Climate Justice Plan!

Text: Planning for Climate Justice
Join Commissioner Shannon Singleton and the Office of Sustainability to learn more about the Climate Justice Plan. Discover what climate justice means and how the plan's 12 universal goals aim to empower our community to thrive.
Tues, Oct 7
4:00pm
Multnomah County Library - Albina
205 Northeast Russell Street
Portland, OR 97212

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Multnomah County Office of Sustainability @multcosustain.bsky.social · 4d

In case you missed it: we recently briefed the Board of County Commissioners on the Climate Justice Plan. Read about this briefing and what comes next here: multco.us/news/board-b...

Board briefed on Climate Justice Plan update following public comment period

On Sept. 18, County staff and community partners updated the Board of County Commissioners on the next steps of the County’s first-ever Climate Justice Plan.

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Multnomah County Office of Sustainability @multcosustain.bsky.social · 17d

The EPA is trying to repeal greenhouse gas emission regulations. We wrote a letter in strong opposition, which you can read here: multco.us/file/multnom...

SCIENTISTS LINK FOSSIL FUEL EMISSIONS AND INCREASE IN HEAT WAVE EVENTS
A new study¹ links over 200 heat waves to human-caused climate change and fossil fuel greenhouse gas emissions. The study found that 213 recent heat waves (including the PNW 2021 heat dome) were more likely and intense due to fossil fuel producers.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported almost 500,000 annual heat deaths between 2000-2019 ². An increase in frequency and severity of extreme weather events will only add to the devastating impacts these events have on public health and our communities.
Despite the growing body of research linking fossil fuel emissions to extreme weather events, the EPA recently proposed to repeal greenhouse gas emission standards³, essentially deregulating fossil fuel emissions that cause climate change. We recently submitted a letter to the EPA in stark opposition to this proposal. Read the full letter on our website (link in caption).
¹ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09450-9
² https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/climate-change-heat-and-health
³ https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2025-14572

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Multnomah County Office of Sustainability @multcosustain.bsky.social · 18d

Join us for a special presentation for Sustainable Building Week!
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/planning-f...

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Multnomah County Office of Sustainability @multcosustain.bsky.social · 24d

We had so much fun at Cully Fest this weekend! From making wildflower seed bombs to chatting about climate justice and more - we always love connecting with our community ❤️

Multnomah County Office of Sustainability booth at Cully Fest

Community members making wildflower seed bombs

Monique Smiley posing with a community member

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Multnomah County Office of Sustainability @multcosustain.bsky.social · 25d

If you've been thinking about implementing clean energy in your home, now is the time! With federal tax incentives expiring soon, Electrify Portland! wants to help you take advantage of these benefits before they're gone.

Learn more at ElectrifyPortland.org

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Multnomah County Office of Sustainability @multcosustain.bsky.social · Sep 8

Check out this great article highlighting Shantae Johnson and Arthur Shavers - our incredible community partners on the CROPS Farm!

Portland couple transforms Multnomah County farm into food hub for east Portland, training ground for BIPOC farmers

Shantae Johnson and Arthur Shavers, well established in Portland’s Black farming community, now operate Multnomah County’s reopened CROPS farm.

www.oregonlive.com

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Multnomah County Office of Sustainability @multcosustain.bsky.social · Sep 2

In case you missed it... we reopened our CROPS farm last week!

Since it's relocation in 2020, MultCo and community partners have developed the site into an innovative incubator and demonstration farm to support and train new farmers and provide fresh produce for local food banks.
Learn more here:

County farm, education, nutrition program ‘CROPS’ reopens in Multnomah Co.

Multnomah County and community partners celebrated the grand reopening of the Community Reaps Our Produce and Shares Farm, also known as CROPS, on Wednesday.

www.kptv.com

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Multnomah County Office of Sustainability @multcosustain.bsky.social · Aug 25

It's official: Governor Tina Kotek signed House Bill 3792 today, doubling funding for the Oregon Energy Assistance program!

Shout out to our teammate Silvia Tanner who helped champion this legislative victory to increase low-income electricity assistance for Multnomah County residents 🎉

Governor Tina Kotek, Silvia Tanner (Senior Energy Policy and Legal Analyst in the Multnomah County Office of Sustainability), and others pose for a photo following the signing of House Bill 3792

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Multnomah County Office of Sustainability @multcosustain.bsky.social · Aug 22

MultCo and partners distributed 57 window AC units to families in need ahead of the dangerous heat this weekend!

Multnomah County staff standing with a palette of AC window units for distribution

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Multnomah County Office of Sustainability @multcosustain.bsky.social · Aug 22

Another extreme heat warning is forecasted this week in Multnomah County through Tuesday. Make sure you know your rights during extreme weather events!

Stay safe and stay cool 😎

Multnomah County Office of Sustainability @multcosustain.bsky.social · Jul 14

High temperatures means high power-usage. State rules protect you against electricity service disconnections during extreme heat. Learn more about your protections and how to contact your provider if your power is disconnected here: multco.us/news/know-yo...

Know your rights during extreme heat events

Severe heat is on the horizon, so it is important to know your protections from electricity disconnections during severe heat.

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Multnomah County Office of Sustainability @multcosustain.bsky.social · Aug 11

With an extreme heat warning in Multnomah County through Tuesday, it is more important than ever to know your rights against service disconnections during extreme heat. Learn more in the article below.

Multnomah County Office of Sustainability @multcosustain.bsky.social · Jul 14

High temperatures means high power-usage. State rules protect you against electricity service disconnections during extreme heat. Learn more about your protections and how to contact your provider if your power is disconnected here: multco.us/news/know-yo...

Know your rights during extreme heat events

Severe heat is on the horizon, so it is important to know your protections from electricity disconnections during severe heat.

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Multnomah County Office of Sustainability @multcosustain.bsky.social · Jul 31

As we move towards the weekend, remember: don't kill the vibe (or your lungs) with wood smoke.

Check today's burn status and learn more about wood burning restrictions here: multco.us/info/wood-bu...

Multnomah County Office of Sustainability @multcosustain.bsky.social · Jul 22

Did you know that Chair Vega Pederson and the Board of County Commissioners are trying to hold big oil accountable for the climate crisis and the devastating impacts to our community like the 2021 heat dome?

Learn more about the case here: climateintegrity.org/news/view/ex...

Experts say evidence supports Oregon county’s climate case against Big Oil | Center for Climate Integrity

Academic, scientific, and local experts filed briefs refuting Big Oil’s attempts to dismiss Multnomah County’s ongoing climate accountability case.

climateintegrity.org

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Multnomah County Office of Sustainability @multcosustain.bsky.social · Jul 14

High temperatures means high power-usage. State rules protect you against electricity service disconnections during extreme heat. Learn more about your protections and how to contact your provider if your power is disconnected here: multco.us/news/know-yo...

Know your rights during extreme heat events

Severe heat is on the horizon, so it is important to know your protections from electricity disconnections during severe heat.

multco.us

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Multnomah County Office of Sustainability @multcosustain.bsky.social · Jul 14

Looking to get more involved in the community? Check out these free trainings to become a County Disaster Resource Center volunteer!

Multnomah County, OR @multco.bsky.social · Jul 14

SHARE: As temps rise, now's a great time to get trained to volunteer at a County Disaster Resource Center (DRC) when the need arises! Check out 2 trainings tomorrow, July 15:
✅ 1-1:45 p.m.: DRC Info Session
✅ 2:30-4:30 p.m.: DRC Staff Roles
More info, video & RSVP links at multco.us/info/volunte...

Volunteer at a County emergency shelter

Multnomah County often welcomes the support of volunteers at shelters we operate during emergencies like severe weather. Info about volunteer needs, trainings, roles and more.

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Multnomah County, OR @multco.bsky.social · Jul 13

The metro area will see hot temperatures today (Sunday, July 13) with an extreme heat watch issued on Tuesday and Wednesday. Check on vulnerable community members including seniors or anyone over 50, children, those living alone without AC and people with chronic conditions: multco.us/hot

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Multnomah County Office of Sustainability @multcosustain.bsky.social · Jul 9

In recent years, local utility rates have gone up by nearly 50%, while the amount of funding allocated for assistance has remained fixed. Thanks to MultCo staff & local advocacy groups, House Bill 3792 was recently passed, doubling funding for low-income electricity assistance!

Learn more here:

Legislative Victory, Strongly Supported by Multnomah County, Doubles Funding for Low-income Electricity Assistance

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Multnomah County Office of Sustainability @multcosustain.bsky.social · Jul 2

The Multnomah County Fire Defense Board announced an immediate burn ban for all areas of Multnomah County as a result of continued hot, dry weather conditions and increased fire danger across the region. The ban is in effect until further notice.
Please do your part to prevent deadly wildfires!

Burn Ban in Effect Throughout Multnomah County

The Multnomah County Fire Defense Board announced an immediate burn ban for all areas of Multnomah County.

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Multnomah County Health Department @multcohealth.bsky.social · Jun 12

Stay #SmokeReady. Use AQI, weather forecasts, AirNow app and the Oregon Smoke Blog to stay informed about smoke conditions. Knowledge is power! Learn more at: www.multco.us/environmenta...

Leave a comment and tell us what information you want to see about wildfires and emergencies!

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Multnomah County Office of Sustainability @multcosustain.bsky.social · Jun 12

🦻In May our team hosted a listening session on the draft Climate Justice Plan (CJP). Residents + climate justice partners shared ideas on how the CJP can be made into a tangible countywide effort. To no surprise the way to do this is, drumroll please: Collaboration. 💚

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Multnomah County Office of Sustainability @multcosustain.bsky.social · Jun 11

Justice is a core team value. Not just a buzzword but something fundamentally connecting us to others + environment.

We are grateful for our energy justice partners. Together, we center justice in this critical work.

When we hold a value, we act! Today we celebrate this:
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Office of Sustainability and energy justice advocates help strengthen rules to prevent power shutoffs for non-payment during extreme heat

The Office of Sustainability and energy justice advocates have fought for, and won, temporary rules that will help people keep their power on during extreme heat, even if they’re behind on bills

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Multnomah County Office of Sustainability @multcosustain.bsky.social · Jun 10

The Portland Learn Share Do Fair was organized by @multcosustain.bsky.social, Community Services Network, and @portlandgov.bsky.social's Bureau of Planning and Sustainability. We're grateful for the event sponsors including bike works by p:ear, CareOregon, Comcast, Electrify PDX, and The DPI Group.

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Multnomah County Office of Sustainability @multcosustain.bsky.social · Jun 10

At the Portland Learn Share Do Fair in May:

💚 411 people were served
🍎 2,000 pounds of food was distributed
🪟 77 households received air purifiers and air filters
🚲 100 kids’ bike helmets were given out
💡45 households enrolled in PGE’s bill discount program
🪴250 seed packets were shared

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