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Patrick Reinsborough ❌👑 @giantwhispers.bsky.social · Aug 28

20 years since Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, killing over 1800 people and displacing over 1.5 million, many of whom were never able to return.

So one more time for all the people in the back: there is no climate justice without racial & economic justice. #ClimateSky
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2 images of Hurricane Katrina survivors that circulated widely in the media in August 2005 and became a classic example of narrative power and framing.

TOP: is from the Associated Press - Tue Aug 30, 11:31 AM ET
CAPTION: A young man walks through chest deep flood water after looting a grocery store in New Orleans on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005.

BOTTOM: AFP/Getty Images/Chris Graythen) - Tue Aug 30, 3:47 AM ET
CAPTION: Two residents wade through chest-deep water after finding bread and soda from a local grocery store after Hurricane Katrina came through the area in New Orleans, Louisiana.

They appear to be doing the same thing to try and survive in the midst of a disaster. Notice anything different between them? Yep. You got it. The color of their skin.

Great example of how racism operates in media coverage. These two different frames on the same actions to survive in the midst of adversity have very significant consequences.

If they saying you are “finding” they send the National Guard to save you but if you are “looting” they send the National Guard to shoot you. Framing is often a matter of life and death.

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Rogue Climate @rogueclimate.org · Jul 10

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Oil Change International @oilchange.bsky.social · Jul 9

Our NEW report with @greenpeaceusa.bsky.social + @earthworks.bsky.social finds that further investments in exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are incompatible with a liveable climate. Learn more: www.greenpeace.org/usa/failing-the-climate-test/

Failing the climate test: LNG projects awaiting final investment decision do not stand up to U.S. Government analysis - Greenpeace - Greenpeace

Read the report: Download "Failing the “Climate Test.” The multi-volume analysis, termed the 2024 LNG Export Study, represents the most comprehensive government assessment to-date of the energy, econo...

www.greenpeace.org

Rogue Climate @rogueclimate.org · Jun 17

Check out our leadership director's LTE about why our communities need resilience hubs to stay safe before, during, and after extreme weather.

Oregon Just Transition Alliance @ojta.org · Jun 17

Resilience hubs are changing how communities prepare for climate disasters, and Rogue Climate’s recent letter to the editor (LTE) in the Rogue Valley Times shows what’s possible. Read it now: buff.ly/YB2KMqa #CommunityResilience #WildfireReady #ResilienceHubs #OregonClimateAction

A picture of the LTE author Blanca and a quote that reads: “We are grateful to be one of few applicants to receive funding from the Community Resilience Hubs program, which will help us to be better prepared for and connected to the things our community will need in the future.”

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Rogue Climate @rogueclimate.org · May 23

Tell your friends! We're accepting applications for the summer 2025 BIPOC Youth Leaders Internship in the Rogue Valley, open to folks age 14-30.

➡️ Apply at RogueClimate.org/jobs-internships. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so applying early is encouraged. #ClimateSky

White circle on yellow background with text that says "BIPOC Community Organizing Youth Internship. July 3rd - August 28th, 2025 in the Rogue Valley. RogueClimate.org/jobs-internships. At the bottom is a black bar with black and white collaged images of people with protest signs, holding megaphones, with fists up.

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Rogue Climate @rogueclimate.org · May 22

👀"What are the risks? How sustainable are the jobs? How exactly is it “green”? Who will profit, and who will pay?"

If you haven't heard much about the proposed $2.3 billion dollar Pacific Coast Intermodal Port in Coos Bay, this article is a must-read: www.ridgelinemagazine.com/coast/the-fa...

The False Solution in Coos Bay — Ridgeline Magazine

The South Coast of Oregon is proposed to be the home of a new industrial container shipping port facility and rail line, and this could mean big changes for the rural coast—with impacts starting in Co...

www.ridgelinemagazine.com

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Oregon Just Transition Alliance @ojta.org · May 19

A group of nearly 100 supporters took Salem by storm this week to talk with our legislators about #EnergyAffordability and #Resilience. Thank you alliance members who showed up to support important bills that will lower energy costs & protect Oregonians from extreme weather! #orleg #orpol ‪

A group photo of our alliance members at lobby day.

Our advocacy director with a staff member from Verde.

Our legislative advocate presenting on our bills to the community members.

A room full of people holding up their hands.

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Rogue Climate @rogueclimate.org · Apr 30

😎Still thinking about when we got to rep the South Coast at the Move Oregon Forward lobby day earlier this month!

Watch the full speech on transportation justice, climate, and the South Coast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLtj...

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Rogue Climate @rogueclimate.org · Apr 1

〰️Check the vibes in Salem with our Legislative Coordinator, Zoe! Drop a comment to learn about ways to take action with our virtual volunteer team 📣

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nuclearfreeoregon.bsky.social @nuclearfreeoregon.bsky.social · Mar 28

A tool to email your legislatures has been created by @rogueclimate.bsky.social and can be found at rogueclimate.good.do/rc/nonuclear/ I also strongly encourage you to voice opposition to HB2038 whose original text calls for a study that is structural biased toward a pro-nuclear energy outcome

Join me in supporting the Rogue Climate Campaign

Rogue Climate was founded in 2013 in the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon. Our mission is to empower Southern Oregon communities most impacted by climate change, including low-income, rural, youth, s...

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Rogue Climate @rogueclimate.org · Mar 26

"The clean energy transition is already happening, but we have to make sure it works for everyone, not just those who can afford it." Read more about why #ORLeg should pass:
✅ Get the Junk out of Rates(SB 88)
✅ FAIR Energy(HB 3179)
✅ One Stop Shop 2.0(HB 3081)

Oregon Just Transition Alliance @ojta.org · Mar 25

Today in PDX, if the temp hits 74, it will break a 60-year record. Our member Verde wrote about funding heating & cooling programs across Oregon. Read this to learn what we can do to build resilience against #ExtremeWeather: www.portlandtribune.com/opinion/opin... @buildingresilience.bsky.social

Opinion: Lawmakers must deliver energy affordability and climate resilience to Oregon families

A column writer from Verde, an Oregon-based climate justice organization, says three bills in the Oregon Legislature would make a big difference on energy savings.

www.portlandtribune.com

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Rogue Climate @rogueclimate.org · Feb 25

Thanks to Ashland for listening to our communities and passing policy for climate and clean air! This is just the first step—we look forward to seeing the city’s continued progress towards meeting Ashland’s climate goals 🌱

Send a thank you to Ashland City Council at bit.ly/thankcouncil

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Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · Feb 24

Ashland, OR takes a meaningful step towards a clean energy future, with a new city ordinance imposing a carbon pollution impact fee for installing gas furnaces in new residential buildings. www.koin.com/news/en... @rogueclimate.bsky.social

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Building Resilience @buildingresilience.bsky.social · Feb 20

BREAKING: Ashland City Council unanimously passes youth-led policy to incentivize all-electric new construction! The policy will cut pollution & save residents $$ on utility bills. Huge win for healthy & climate-resilient homes! @rogueclimate.bsky.social

Ashland approves pollution fee to cut down on new natural gas hookups

The Ashland City Council voted to charge developers a carbon pollution fee for installing natural gas heating systems in new residential buildings.

www.oregonlive.com

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Brad Reed @brad-reed.bsky.social · Feb 20

Ashland Mayor Tonya Graham: “We recognized the climate crisis poses an existential threat to our community… we had a responsibility to do what we could in our community to tackle the causes of this crisis.”

This is how local leadership and advocacy drives change! @rogueclimate.bsky.social

Ashland approves pollution fee to cut down on new natural gas hookups

The Ashland City Council voted to charge developers a carbon pollution fee for installing natural gas heating systems in new residential buildings.

www.oregonlive.com

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Rogue Climate @rogueclimate.org · Feb 20

🎉🎉After two years of youth-driven effort, Ashland City Council unanimously passed policy to incentivize all electric construction in new homes. Thank you to our communities and partners for taking action for climate and clean air, this would not be possible without you.

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Rogue Climate @rogueclimate.org · Feb 14

🥀The gas industry's insecurities are showing. Threatened by Ashland youth climate policy, gas execs have hired Luce Research to make robo calls around the Rogue Valley to spread misinformation and shut down climate action.

This is total fossil fuel front-group behavior and we won't let it slide!

Image of a screenshot text message that says: Hi, this is Ann with luce Research. Ashland City council is about to approve a..." Off-white text on a hot pink packground says "Don't get duped by gas execs! A gas industry front group is making robo calls and texts around the Rogue Valley to shut down Ashland youth's Carbon Pollution Impact Fee. Swipe for more."

Black text on bright yellow background: "Don't get duped by gas execs! The health and safety of our communities is more important than Avista's bottom line. Let's drown out the gas industry! 1) Rally and pack the room at the FINAL VOTE to pass the Pollution Fee. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 5:30 PM. Ashland Council Chambers. 2) Submit written testimony before 2/18. Use the link in our bio to find the testimony guide. Craft your testimony and follow the instructions at the top of the page to submit."

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Rogue Climate @rogueclimate.org · Feb 6

🙌We're launching our Coos County Community Organizing Youth Internship again for the first time in two years! If you or anyone you know is between 14-30 on the South Coast, apply by March 9th at: rogueclimate.org/coosinternsh...

Black illustration of a salmon on top of a blue, turquoise and white gradient. Black block letters say "Coos County Community Organizing Youth Internship for ages 14-30. Apply by March 9th. Link in bio!" A black wavy blob at the bottom contains a thick turquoise squiggly line, leading to white text that says: "Learn how to make meaningful change in your community for environmental and social justice!"

Rogue Climate @rogueclimate.org · Jan 30

We're at the finish line!

Come to Ashland Council Chambers on Tuesday, February 4th at 5:30 PM for the final rally and FINAL VOTE to pass the Pollution Fee. Say you'll be there? bit.ly/council204

Rogue Climate @rogueclimate.org · Jan 30

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Rogue Climate @rogueclimate.org · Jan 30

Want to learn more about the youth-led climate policy that's up for a final vote in Ashland? Listen to our team discuss live on Jefferson Exchange tomorrow at 9:25 AM! www.ijpr.org/show/the-jef...

Thurs 9:25 | Ashland Council to consider youth-led climate policy

Young activists propose a "pollution fee" for Ashland developers using gas appliances instead of electric.

www.ijpr.org

Rogue Climate @rogueclimate.org · Jan 29

📣 Let's go! Help pack the room to show your support for bold climate action in Ashland! Come to the final vote and rally at Ashland City Council on Tuesday, February 4 at 5:30 PM. bit.ly/council204

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Rogue Climate @rogueclimate.org · Jan 23

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Ashland.news @ashland-news.bsky.social · Jan 23

Following a nearly 2-year-long campaign led in part by Ashland High students, the City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the 1st reading of an ordinance imposing fees to discourage installation of gas appliances in new residential construction. ashland.news/council-vote...

Council votes to impose fee on gas appliance installation in new residential structures - Ashland News - Community-Supported, NonProfit News

Following a nearly two-year-long campaign led in part by Ashland High School students, the Ashland City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the first reading of an ordinance imposing fees to ...

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Rogue Climate @rogueclimate.org · Jan 23

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Civil Liberties Defense Center @cldc03.bsky.social · Jan 23

⚡We're looking for an addition to our legal team!! Please check out cldc.org/jobs for the full
⚖️ MOVEMENT ATTORNEY ⚖️
job announcement & instructions on how to apply.

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Rogue Climate @rogueclimate.org · Jan 23

🎉 Last night, Ashland City Council unanimously passed the first reading of the youth-led Pollution Fee ordinance. On to the final reading on Tuesday, February 4th!

The Pollution Fee will help improve indoor air quality, save money on energy bills and help the city start meeting its climate goals.

Photo of youth in the dark behind cardboard letters that are lit up and spell "FOSSIL FREE". Text says: "Ashland City Council unanimously passes reading of youth-led climate policy! Take action: Tell Ashland to pass the Pollution Fee at the FINAL VOTE on Tuesday, February 4th!"

Black text on a muted rainbow gradient background: "The Pollution Fee would incentivize building new homes with safe, efficient electric appliances by charging a fee for installing gas appliances in new residential buildings. The pollution fee would: improve indoor air quality, save residents $ on energy bills, help meet climate goals, and pave the way for future action!

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