New York, 10 July 2019 – Today, networks representing more than 7,000 higher and further education institutions from 6 continents announced that they are declaring a Climate Emergency, and agreed to undertake a three-point plan to address the crisis through their work with students. The...
Posting Timeline- Open till filled Portland Public Schools envisions every student, every teacher, every school succeeding. As we commit to a major transformation under new, nationally recognized leadership, we are actively seeking talented, driven professionals who are energized by big...
“We are in the midst of a climate crisis.” Why Global Citizens Should Care More than 600 governments have declared climate emergencies as a way to highlight the severity of climate change’s impact. The United Nations urges countries to rapidly transition to clean energy economies...
Save the date! Extinction Rebellion PDX, Sunrise Movement PDX and several other groups are hosting a rally and action for next Friday’s solstice. We are facing an unprecedented global emergency. Our government has failed to protect us. If you’ve been thinking it’s time to act,...
The Climate Reality Project: Portland Chapter is proud to present, along with City Club of Portland… A NIGHT WITH CELEBRATED YOUTH CLIMATE ACTIVIST, KELSEY JULIANA! Hear Kelsey speak about her journey, the current state of the Youth v Gov Lawsuit, and how we can support it. Local Environmental...
On June 4 history will be made here in Portland. 21 young people are suing the federal government for their constitutional rights to life, liberty, and property. The Youth v. Gov case (AKA Juliana v. US) has its latest and most pivotal court date yet, right here in our city. RSVP here! On June 4,...
In December 2018, the Partnership on Sustainable, Low Carbon Transport (SLoCaT) published the first global report tracking the progress of transport on climate change: the Transport and Climate Change 2018 Global Status Report (TCC-GSR). You can find the report here: http://slocat.net/tcc-gsr We...
Green Empowerment is a nonprofit founded and based in Portland that helps rural communities around the world access renewable energy and clean water, often for the first time. Over the last twenty years, our team has empowered over 400,000 people in 9 different countries through community-driven...
We, at EAUC, are today declaring a Climate Emergency We are calling for all post-16 education institutions and support bodies in the UK and Ireland to declare a Climate Emergency and to commit to the Committee on Climate Change’s recommendation to adopt as a minimum a 2050 net zero emissions...
What is for dinner in the new carbon economy? The food industry is among the three largest emitters of greenhouse gases. Clearly the food system must transform operations to reduce its carbon footprint and help avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Sustainable growth requires a transformation...
Registration deadline: Friday, May 3 This webinar introduces Energy, Earth and Environmental Education (E4) – an emerging approach informs about energy solutions to climate change. Join fellow Energy, Earth and Environmental Educators (E4) to share best practices and learn new techniques. It is a...
The long wait is finally over … 350PDX is very happy and excited to announce the hiring of Jessica Beckett as our new Executive Director! Jessica Beckett is an organizer of people and a champion for justice. Born in Denver and raised on the glorious Hood Canal in Washington, her formative...