Dear wonderful Climate on Tap participants, interested parties, and FinnRiver staff – We had a delightful first in-person session of Climate on Tap on Oct. 6th! Even though it was raining hard, the pavilion was very comfortable. It has open air ventilation but the heaters make it cozy .The tables seat 4 and are spread out …
Please comment on Clallam County’s proposed new Greenhouse Gas ordinance
Dear OCA members with an interest in Clallam County climate planning: See Item 7 of this past Monday's County Commissioners' Work Session, starting on p. 155 of the work session packet, which concerns a new draft ordinance on GHG reduction policy: http://websrv7.clallam.net/forms/uploads/bocc_worksession_packet.pdf. Please consider commenting on this draft policy as individuals. There probably is inadequate time …
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Conservation Northwest trying to Undo Established Precedent for Forest Management Benefits
Link to the Amicus Brief Lawyers for DNR and Hilary Franz have submitted an Amicus brief in the case brought by Conservation Northwest to change the beneficiaries of forest lands management in Washington State. The intent, or purpose, of the Conservation Northwest suit is not clearly disclosed in the Amicus brief, but the invalid arguments …
Letter to the PDN
Several excellent columns and letters in this paper have tried to explain to angry demonstrators how we’re all in this COVID fight together, and how “freedom” only exists in balance with “security” and “responsibility.” This letter is for the rest of us, the less-vociferous majority, those Dr. Tom Locke describes as “responsible and …
Postal Service EIS
Greetings All, Please check out the Postal Service EIS for their planned purchase of up to 165,000 vehicles over 10 years. Up to 90% of these vehicles could be ICE powered. There are 35 days left in the comment period. On Feb 23, 2021 Oshkosh Defense was awarded the contract for replacing the aging Grumman LLV trucks. …
350 Seattle August Newsletter
MONDAY’S IPCC REPORT At 1am on Monday morning, the International Panel on Climate Change will release the first part of its Sixth Assessment Report, providing an updated carbon budget ahead of their November meeting in Glasgow. This part is just the physics: how much warming and what physical impacts we can expect. Two more chapters …
350 Seattle Artful Action
We need to bring our whole selves to this work. We know the impacts. We know the threats. And we know, most importantly, that as long as there’s still life and beauty in this world, we have to fight for it. We also know how hard that can feel— so one of our four areas …
The Energy Activist — July 27, 2021
This newsletter is a snapshot of the work the Coalition and broader community have engaged in over the past quarter. It highlights but does not include all of the work staff are doing behind the scenes with members and other stakeholders. We look forward to continuing to share these updates with you! To read this …
Call for Corn Booth Volunteers
The annual Wooden Boat Festival is a maritime celebration with antique and modern wooden vessels. This extravaganza offers three days of festivities with over 300 boats on land and water, 100 presentations, 50 exhibitors, live music all day every day, interactive exhibits for kids, and plenty of local food, beer, and wine options to satisfy …
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Submergence — Endangered Species Coalition
- Going Below the Surface with Orca and Salmon Greetings, thank you for receiving this message. I’m writing with an invitation to attend Submergence: Going Below the Surface with Orca and Salmon. Submergence is an innovative, multimedia arts exhibit featuring visual art, text, audio, and audio visual works, centering on the theme of southern resident …
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Letter to Gov. Inslee from WA Tribes
May 24, 2021 Governor Jay InsleeOffice of the GovernorPO Box 40002Olympia, WA 98504-0002 Dear Governor Inslee, CC: Honorable Members of the Washington State Legislature We, the undersigned, as proud members of the coalition who passed the Climate Commitment Act, oppose the veto of Tribal consultation commitments and protections for Tribal sacred sites and burial grounds …
Treaty People Gathering — June 5-8, 2021
As we take action here in Seattle, calling on banks to defund the Line 3 pipeline, brave water protectors and land defenders on the frontlines are engaging in direct action to halt construction of the project, and they’re inviting us to join them in northern Minnesota. 350 Seattle is responding to a national call to action …
WA Carbon Action
While the Sustainable Farms & Fields Act passed with broad bipartisan support last year... it still hasn't been funded. That means the program is not yet able to put much-needed economic support in farmers' hands. In addition to working with legislators on this this session, we've been working with the Washington Conservation Commission (WSCC), Audubon …
Skilling Up for Climate Action with 350.org
Skilling Up for Climate Action is a series of five FREE online 1.5 hour trainings for members of the 350 group network to ground us in shared principles and empower us to take bolder and more strategic action. An optional 30-minute reflection on training techniques will follow each training.All members/supporters of 350 affiliates in North …
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Climate & Energy Forum
2021 Federal Climate Legislation Discussion Series Learn about the issues -- Share ideas -- Solve the problem of Climate Change Learn about climate action in the 2021 Legislative Session from: Derek Kilmer, U.S. Representative, 6th District Maria Cantwell, U.S. Senator, Washington State (invited) Wednesday, Mar. 10 | 5 pm -- 6 pm PTZoom link: http://bit.ly/mar-10-forum …
Western Environmental Law Center Events
Three free upcoming events in February featuring WELC staff: The Road Ahead with the Biden Administration -- Join WebinarA Conversation About Beavers -- -- Join WebinarThe West Is Burning: A Landmark Stories Documentary The Road Ahead with the Biden Administration WELC Wildlands Director Susan Jane Brown and Climate and Energy Director Kyle Tisdel will discuss …
League of Conservation Voters Endorses Climate Agenda
This is the single biggest day for climate action in more than a decade.Today, President Biden signed a series of executive orders and memoranda that place climate justice at the center of the administration's agenda. These orders are just the start of the Biden-Harris administration's all-of-government approach to address the climate crisis and the interrelated …
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NOAA Webinars Upcoming
Tuesday, January 26 -- 11:00 am to 12:00 pm PT https://olyclimate.files.wordpress.com/2021/01/funding-and-financing-coastal-resilience-101-virtual_flyer.pdf Funding and Financing Coastal Resilience 101 Virtual_FlyerDownload Also On February 4, 2021 | 11:00 am - 12:15 pm PT
An update talk by local climate activist and scientist Bob Larsen
Climate Warming: Impact of COVID-19 and Latest DevelopmentsNovember 12, 2020 You can listen to the audio recording here What are the latest developments in our understanding of climate science and the development of policies and technologies to lessen the effects of Climate Warming? As a follow-up to my series of in-depth presentations last Autumn, I …
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Fridays for Future
Fridays for Future in Port Angeles will be suspended during the holiday season. We will resume after the new year. We'll let you know when in Hot Off the Wire. When we begin again, you can join us every Friday 12 to 1 on the old Courthouse stairs, on Lincoln near 4th in Port Angeles. …
Should I get a Flu Vaccination this year?
PBS News Hour weighs-in on the subject of Flu Vaccination
Third Annual Future of Carbon Policy Forum
Low CarbonProsperity Institute Back by popular demand, join us for the Future of Carbon Policy Forum. This year's event, the Third Annual, will be all virtual and will feature Helen Clarkson (CEO, The Climate Group) and Rajinder Sahota (Climate and Energy Programs Division Chief, CARB) alongside a lineup of other expert speakers and a political …
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Wet’suwet’en matriarchs share words of truth and wisdom
Powerful words of truth and wisdom were shared by Wet’suwet’en matriarchs yesterday. Hearing Wii Esdes Sandra Harris speak the names of more than 30 missing and murdered Indigenous women (and men) was a soul-shaking moment I will personally never forget. https://vimeo.com/470685651 Misiyh - gratitude - goes to Charlotte Euverman, Lisa deWit, Wii Esdes Sandra Harris, …
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Usual and Accustomed Places Screening
Greetings Friends of ʔaʔk̓ʷustəƞáwt̓xʷ House of Learning, Longhouse, This Friday starts a unique opportunity and collaboration between Magic of Cinema, Studium Generale, and ʔaʔk̓ʷustəƞáwt̓xʷ House of Learning, PC Longhouse, as we bring Usual and Accustomed Places to the campus and our community. Audience members will also have an opportunity to meet virtually with the film's director, Sandra …
An update talk by local climate activist and scientist Bob Larsen
Climate Warming: Impact of COVID-19 and Latest DevelopmentsNovember 12, 2020 You can listen to the audio recording here What are the latest developments in our understanding of climate science and the development of policies and technologies to lessen the effects of Climate Warming? As a follow-up to my series of in-depth presentations last Autumn, I …
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Website Rebuilding in Progress
Hello to all our social media users.This is an informative message from your webmaster, Michael Clemens. Olympic Climate Action Website OCA has a new look for our website. If you want to take a look you can do that here.In this rebuilding process, I have made some unavoidable posts that also appear in your social …
En-ROADS — Climate Change Solutions Simulator
En-ROADS is a transparent, freely-available policy simulation model that provides policymakers, educators, businesses, the media, and the public with the ability to explore, for themselves, the likely consequences of energy, economic growth, land use, and other policies and uncertainties, with the goal of improving their understanding. https://vimeo.com/359091159
Whipped by the ‘Long Tail’ of the Coronavirus
"When the E.R. nurse asked if I’d been short of breath that day, I replied that I’d been short of breath for 65 days." By Jodie Noel Vinson | July 13, 2020 -- The New York Times On day 45 of our illness, my husband, Marc, and I woke up and looked at each other. …
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350 Leadership Webinar – July 1, 2020
URGENT: FEDERAL CLIMATE BILLS & STRATEGYDate & Time: Wed. July 1, 2020. Noon-1:30 pm.Zoom Register. FB Event. TOPICS:★ Federal Climate Bills: What's Good & What's Missing?★ Movement Action for National Legislation.★ Organizing for Power: A "Climate Bill Package"? PRESENTERS:★ Todd Fernandez, Executive & Legislative Director, Climate Crisis Policy★ Jake Davis, Senior Policy Director, Family Farm Action★ Etelle Higonnet, …
COVID-19 and Climate Connections May 2020
I’d make this distinction between the “flatten the curve challenges” of CoV-2 vs. CO2 The former involves a dramatic shutdown of economic activity, which tends to hurt people most who are already the least privileged, whereas the latter involves a dramatic shift of economic activity, which offers the possibility of helping the most marginalized in …
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The Destruction of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Photo: Carolyn Van Houten/The Washington Post via Getty Images Go to Earth Day Home How Trump is destroying Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and what it means for environmental protection laws everywhere Thursday, April 23, 7pmOn zoom.us,meeting ID: 972 0690 8213, Password: carolyn@riseup.net, or call in at(253) 215-8782 (more connection information below).Trump’s border wall is …
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#ClallamTogether: Earth Day comes home & goes virtual
Back to Earth Day Home Go to Inspire Art Projects Dear Community Members/Organizations/Businesses/Groups and Allies:As Wednesday, April 22, the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, approaches, we find ourselves in unprecedented circumstances, as the urgent, evolving challenges of the coronavirus pandemic call on people everywhere to respond to one another and to our shifting circumstances with …
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COVID-19 and Climate Connections April 2020
What connects Climate Change with CoronaVirusWhat connects CoronaVirus with everything else Climate Change Won’t Stop for the Coronavirus Pandemic -- ProPublica Pandemic Prescriptions for the Climate Emergency -- Stan Cox Why Jane Goodall says human disregard for nature led to the coronavirus pandemic-- PBS News Hour COVID-19 & Climate Change: What does this mean for the fight …
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Making PPE for our Healthworkers
Jo-Ann's Fabrics is offering free take-home-to-sew face mask kits. The PA store has kits of materials to sew 5 face masks (limit one kit per person at a time). Return the completed masks to the store.Also, you can use elastic from other products, such as head bands, hair ties etc., which should be available at many stores. …
Imperial College COVID-19 Response Team Issues Report
Impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs)to reduce COVID-19 mortality and healthcare demand “Here we present the results of epidemiological modelling which has informed policy-making in the UK and other countries in recent weeks.” — March 16 Download the PDF Document SummaryThe global impact of COVID-19 has been profound, and the public health threat it represents is …
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Learn to Defend Voting Rights and Environmental Justice
WEBINAR INVITATION The 2020 election is a key opportunity to push leaders to lay out a bold vision for how they plan to combat the relentless assault under way on science, truth, and justice that has weakened our democracy. And throughout the election year, we will need to fight back against attacks on voting rights …
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Attend Environmental Lobby Day on January 30
More than 500 activists gathered on the Capitol steps for Environmental Lobby Day in January 2019 to call for bold action for the Southern Resident orcas, reduction in plastic pollution, 100% clean electricity, and oil spill prevention. For the upcoming 2020 legislative session, the Environmental Priorities Coalition will continue fighting for policies that will help …
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LSRD Breach Now! Rally — January 23rd
Facebook Event at Orca Oracle Bus Carpool -- https://www.groupcarpool.com/t/a3uj90 Join advocates for salmon, orcas, tribal rights and fiscal responsibility to rally on the Washington Capitol steps, Jan. 23, 2020 at 11 am in support of breaching the 4 Lower Snake River Dams (LSRDs) now. Gov Inslee is taking written comments on his “LSRD Stakeholder Study” …
FridaysForFuture demonstrations in PA
Every Friday at noon at the downtown fountain #FridaysForFuture is a movement that began in August 2018, after 15-year-old Greta Thunberg sat in front of the Swedish parliament every school day for three weeks, to protest the lack of action on the climate crisis. She posted what she was doing on Instagram and Twitter and …
2020 Adventure Travel Series Announced
Walking Tours by North Olympic Land Trust
Visit North Olympic Land Trust's current conservation project, the 104 acre River's Edge along the lower Dungeness River. These tours will give you a more in-depth look at this property and the impact it will have in our community. I know this time of year can get particularly busy so I've added a couple new dates for …
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Stream Walks Offered Starting Dec. 2
Contact:Robbie Mantoothennis@olypen.com360-808-3139 Guided walks to Ennis Creek are being offered by appointment starting December 2. The free walks will focus on lower Ennis Creek, near Highway 101 and can include opportunities to see some areas where habitat has been improved as well as those still needing restoration.Friends of Ennis Creek is sponsoring the walks as …
“Time for a Green New Deal”
Come learn the latest about the fight for climate justice with Bobby Righi of Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action (PSARA). Co-Sponsored by 24th LD Democrats, Indivisible Port Townsend, Local 20/20 Jefferson County, Olympic Climate Action, and Sierra Club North Olympic Group. -- Thursday, October 24, 6 pm, Port Townsend Community Center, 620 Tyler Street, …
Artifishal
Patagonia's founder, Yvon Chouinard, has followed his 2014 documentary DamNation with a new film: Artifishal is a film about people, rivers, and the fight for the future of wild fish and the environment that supports them. It explores wild salmon’s slide toward extinction, threats posed by fish hatcheries and fish farms, and our continued loss …
Sing to Improve your Hearing
Effects of short-term choir participation on auditory perception in older adults. -- Canadian Acoustical Association
Climate on Tap at FinnRiver Farm & Cidery
Climate on Tap - Monday, October 7th, 6-7:30 p.m. FinnRiver Farm & Cidery, 124 Center Road, Chimacum, WA 98325 Join us for monthly solutions-oriented sessions on issues related to climate change at FinnRiver Farm and Cidery in Chimacum. Co-sponsored by Local 20/20 Climate Action and Jefferson County Public Health, this is not a lecture series, but a book club and …
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Join Climate Strike Week on the Peninsula! Sept. 20-28
Greta Thunberg explains why we must halt business as usual Beginning September 20, three days before the UN Climate Summit in NYC, young people and adults will mobilize for a week across the world to demand transformative action to address the climate crisis. Millions will take to the streets to demand a right to a …
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Tickets are now available for Antonio Zamora’s launch event
On Saturday, October 12, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Leaven Community Center in Portland, OR. Admission is free for this exciting evening. Please SAVE THE Seattle DATE for For the People’s annual fundraiser Saturday, November 9 5-8pm in Seattle. Tickets are now available online. To help us better plan food and logistics, be sure to …
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Film/Discussion: “The Reluctant Radical” Sept. 21
Port Angeles Public Library, 2210 S Peabody St. Saturday, Sept. 21 -- 7-9 pm -- FREE Ken Ward: "Our only hope is to step outside polite conversation and put ourselves in the way." If a crime is committed in order to prevent a greater crime, is it forgivable? Is it, in fact, necessary? Olympic Climate …
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Orca Recovery Day
Volunteers Needed to Help Plant Conifer Seedlings WHEN: October 19, 2019 (Saturday) from 9:00 to noon WHERE: Lake Aldwell Road (follow it to the end for parking), Port Angeles REGISTRATION: Volunteers must pre-register to ensure we have enough tools and parking. Click on the button or call 360-775-3747, ext. 5. The removal of the lower …
September 20th
Join Fridays for Future Seattle on 8/16 to stand with Zoe
When:8/16 at 1pm, Where: Seattle City Hall Why: Every Friday from 1-2 a group, called Fridays for Future, of mostly youth Climate Strike in front of Seattle City Hall. They are asking extra people go out on 8/16 to show support for Zoe. Every week they use sidewalk chalk to show their message for climate …
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Climate Strike Training Webinars
350.org To help prepare for this major mobilization and to share skills, provide key tools and resources and the support of peer learning, we’ve put together a great training series of five webinars. All of the webinars will be on Wednesdays at 5 pm PT/ 8 pm ET. In order to build in enough time …
Corny Fun at the Wooden Boat Show
Public Meeting regarding Forests and Climate Change — 22 July 2019 at 2:00
Dammed to Extinction — July 11, 2019
This inspiring film reveals the obvious way to stop decades of ever increasing ecological devastation and financial misappropriation. RSVP Donations at Evenbright Sign the Petition to Breach the Dams View on Facebook Events About this Event As the salmon numbers plummet and orcas starve, weak political will remains the status quo. Four obsolete dams on …
Rise for The Orca Tour
Dana Lyons June 8th - 7-9 p.m. at Sequim's Pioneer Park 387 East Washington Street Dana Lyons with an inspiring musical message of hopefor the Orca to help save the Southern Resident Killer Whales from extinction. Dana has invited the North Olympic Orca Pod to dance, and specifically the “Stayin’ Alive” number, which Dana will …
Two worthy events this weekend
Orca forum Friday 1-4 pm in Port Angeles Celebrate science & technology Saturday at PA City Pier
Can our Orcas be saved? – forum Friday
Orca Forum in Port Angeles Friday, May 10, 2019 The Marine Resources Committee (MRC) of Clallam County invites you to attend a free public forum about Southern Resident Orca Whales at the Lower Elwha Heritage Center, Port Angeles on May 10 from 1 to 4pm. Four members from the Governor's Orca Recovery Task Force will …
Celebrate Sci/Tech Saturday!
Celebration of Science & Technology (a.k.a. GeekOut!) Saturday, May 11, 2019 On May 11, 2019, the Port Angeles City Pier will again host the free, community-oriented celebration of science from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. People of all ages and interests are invited to engage with scientists at booths and presentations, and examine infographic posters that …
Special Sneak Preview Showing
“Dammed to Extinction” Port Townsend -- May 4th -- 3:45 p.m., doors open 3:30 p.m. The Wheeler Theater, Fort Worden Conference Center Four obsolete dams choke off access to thousands of miles of rivers. Removing these dams will save money, salmon and endangered orcas. I'd like to watch the movie trailer . . . $10 …
Celebration of Science and Technology
This community event recognizes contributions science and scientists make every day. Activities focus on education and how science informs and is applied by and through technology. Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM PDT Feiro Marine Life Center - 315 N. Lincoln Street /P.O. Box 625, Port Angeles, Washington 98362 Admission is …
Global Earth Repair Conference
Port Townsend, WA, USA Fort Worden Conference Center, 200 Battery Way The Global Earth Repair Conference is for people who have devoted their lives to Earth repair or who wish to. Alan Watson Featherstone will join us as a presenter. Ceremony – Keynotes – Workshops – Round-table discussions – Panels – Planning meetings – Caucuses …
Join us in Port Townsend on April 20th
Things to remember: Please wear black and / or bring a black umbrellaPope Marine Park in Port Townsend. (across from City Hall) Schedule 12:30pm DamSense and Backbone set up ocra pattern layout. 1:00pm People assemble in the orca pattern layout. 1:15pm Mural assembled and speakers at the dorsal fin to speak. 1:15pm Drone flies over …
Port Townsend GND Town Hall Meeting
Learn about the Sunrise Movement, Green New Deal, and ways to get involved around local environmental & climate issues.
Green Drinks
GND local update
From: Mike Ferguson <petitions4bernie@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, February 8, 2019 8:15 PM Below are local actions to take and UPDATED INFO for events on the Olympic Peninsula to ensure the Green New Deal gets the support it needs. The plan to pass the Green New Deal starts now! From today until Sunday, February 10, we need …
Green New Deal
Join livestream kickoff watch parties for a Green New Deal, Tuesday, February 5, from 7-8:30 pm at the Clallam County Courthouse (use the after-hours entrance west of the flagpoles) or in Port Townsend at Rosewind Commons. The most recent scientific consensus, including the federal government’s own National Climate Assessment, indicates a very short window for …
Western Washington Forest Health
Olympic Natural Resources Center Evening Talks The next Evening Talk is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 25th. We are fortunate to have Dr. Daniel Omdal, Forest Pathologist for Washington State Department of Natural Resources Wildfire Division. Join us at 7:00 pm in the ONRC’s Hemlock Forest Room for another great Evening Talk. Title: Western Washington Forest …
Native Skywatchers
Bringing Together Cultural and Scientific Knowledge of the Stars This workshop builds on combined decades of experience in what we come to call “duallearning” – the weaving together of cultural and scientific knowledge, stories, and hands-on activities in an environment where neither is dominant over the other and resonance between the two is easily found. …
“The 12 Steps to a Compassionate Life”
By Karen Armstrong The Compassion Campaign of Clallam County is co-sponsoring this 2019 Compassion Winter Read As a scholar of world religions, Armstrong extends an invitation to explore the particular place of compassion in religious and ethical teachings. She specifically focuses on the Golden Rule as expressed in each one, which served as common ground …
Jan. 10 webinar to provide update on Governor’s proposed budget and policy for Orca Task Force recommendations
From the co-chairs of the Governor's Southern Resident Orca Task Force: Please join us on Thursday, January 10, from 10 to 11 a.m., for a Governor’s Office budget and policy update webinar to address questions from members of the Governor's Southern Resident Orca Task Force. The following panelists will participate in the discussion: Jim Cahill, …
Gather for orcas in Olympia Nov. 16
An important rally for the orcas is scheduled at the Capitol complex in Olympia on Nov. 16, 2-5 pm. There will be representations of all 74 living wild Southern Resident Killer Whales, plus Tokitae, aka "Lolita," held in captivity at Miami Seaquarium. Nov 16 is when the Orca Task Force final recommendations go to Governor …
Ask about climate at candidate forums
Coming soon is the time to exercise your democratic right to vote. Inform yourself (and others) about the candidates’ views on climate change and what to do about it. As has been noted elsewhere on this site, individual acts of conscience will simply not be sufficient to avert a catastrophic climate crisis in the coming …
Salish Sea Day of Action coverage
Welcome to nəxʷsƛ̕áy̕əm Territory – Peninsula College – Thursday, Sept. 27
Studium Generale will open its fall season with a presentation that has become an annual event but with an important change to the title. Instead of the English language, the Klallam/S’Klallam language will take precedence. “Welcome to nəxʷsƛ̕áy̕əm Territory” will begin at 12:35 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, in Peninsula College’s Little Theater in Port Angeles, …
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The Lorax – speaking for the trees – Sunday Sept. 30 at OUUF
The ‘Olympics’ join to present the film The Lorax. Olympic Climate Action will join Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30. More information here: https://olympicuuf.com/lorax-movie/
Save our Salish Sea featuring singer/guitarist Dana Lyons, Sept. 15 in PT
On September 15th, from 2-4 pm at Pope Marine Park in Port Townsend, there will be a free concert featuring singer/songwriter and guitarist, Dana Lyons. He will be sharing his “Songs of the Salish Sea” focusing on the health and restoration of our important waterway. Our local community is joining other communities around the bioregion to build broader …
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Rise for Orca and Climate Justice – Saturday, Sept. 8 – Port Angeles
Our action is part of a national day of observance sponsored by 350.org. and a prelude to the Global Climate Summit being held in San Francisco September 12-14. Activities include: * Hollywood Beach Party, meet and greet, potluck/picnic * Kids' activities all day long (see press release below for details) * Storytelling and music * …
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Rise for Orca and Climate Justice
* Part of a National day of observance sponsored by 350.org. Prelude to the Global Climate Summit being held in San Francisco September 12-14 * Beach Party, meet and greet, potluck/picnic * Kids activities all day long * Story telling and music * Orca Vigil * Kayaktavists Invocation ceremony asking protection for our waters and …
Ask your candidates about climate
With primary election season coming around, it's time to exercise your democratic muscles and get involved! One way is to inform yourself (and others) about the candidates' views on climate change and what to do about it. As has been noted elsewhere on this site, individual acts of conscience will simply not be sufficient to …
Clallam County Commissioners to consider climate resolution
At their regular meeting of June 19, 2018, starting at 10 a.m., the Clallam County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution long in the making, shepherded by Commissioner Mark Ozias, to reinvigorate a Climate Action Plan passed in 2009. The draft of the resolution is here. Passage of this important resolution is not guaranteed; …
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Warrior Up! Rally on land & sea vs. Kinder Morgan May 20 in Seattle
The Kinder Morgan pipeline project can and must be stopped! Tar sands are one of the biggest climate threats we face, and Houston-based Kinder Morgan is trying to build a massive new pipeline through British Columbia to export this oil. They've encountered much more resistance than they expected so they've temporarily stopped investment and will …
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Celebrate science at PA Pier April 28
On April 28, 2018, Feiro Marine Life Center, Olympic Climate Action, and Sierra Club North Olympic Group are again hosting a free, community-oriented celebration of science at Port Angeles City Pier from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. People of all ages and interests are invited to engage with scientists at booths and presentations, and examine …
KWEKWECNEWTXW – Protect the Inlet
March 10, 2018: Representatives from OCA, Sierra Club and thousands more joined with First Nations in Vancouver BC to resist the Kinder Morgan tar-sands pipeline. They sent a clear message to Prime Minister Trudeau that he does not have consent to allow the Kinder Morgan Trans-Mountain pipeline expansion. For more information or to donate: https://protecttheinlet.ca/ Articles: https://other98.com/coast-protectors-occupation-kinder-morgan/ …
Stop Kinder Morgan: Kickoff March 10
Indigenous-led resistance to the Kinder Morgan tar-sands pipeline will begin March 10 in Vancouver. From: Victoria Leistman-Sierra Club [mailto:victoria.leistman@sierraclub.org] (NOTE: Victoria helped organize our local Pull Together events last August in Chimacum and Port Angeles, to raise funds for the fight vs Kinder Morgan.) ON MARCH 10th, KWEKWECNEWTXW BEGINS An Indigenous-led Mass Mobilization to Stop Kinder …
Tell BOEM we reject offshore drilling
From Sierra Club: Our coasts are too precious to drill! RSVP now to join Sierra Club on March 5 to tell BOEM we reject offshore drilling! We've never seen anything like this. Last month, Trump unveiled a plan to hand 90% of America's coasts over to Big Oil - that means offshore drilling from Maine to Louisiana, …
Climate hope lectures
The Climate Reality Project: Hope for the Future Thursday, March 1, 6-7 p.m., Peninsula College - Port Townsend Thursday, March 15, 6-7 p.m., Sequim Public Library, south meeting room Wednesday, April 18, 6:30 -7:30 p.m., Peninsula College - Forks Cost: Free, registration not required. Open to the public “We’re going to win this thing, but first we …
Net metering discussion Feb. 17 – Sequim
Flyer Community discussion of the pros and cons of the Feb 1 Clallam County PUD Net Metering rate changes. Learn what the rate change is all about and how it does or does not affect every PUD customer's power bill. Is PUD threatening the continued development of clean renewable energy from solar power by creating a backdoor method …
Salish Sea lobby day Feb. 12
Salish Sea Protection - Lobby Day 2018 A day of action to protect The Salish Sea! Join Protectors of the Salish Sea and Students for the Salish Sea in a day of constituent conversations with decision makers about key issues threatening our Salish Sea and what it will take to let this beautiful region return …
We will endure: the Climate Resistance
Now that the Climate Resistance event has happened, you can watch highlights here: ...or the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1EMCxtpyok&feature=youtu.be With our federal government seemingly bent on cooking the planet for the sake of corporate profits, we have no choice but to take up the mantle ourselves: as individuals, organizations, businesses, and local and state governments. …
Rally vs offshore drilling Feb 5 in Tacoma
Day of Action & Rally - No New Offshore Drilling - Tacoma - February 5 - 5:30 p.m. Let your voice be heard . . . Say No, No, No! The current administration wants to open 90% of U.S. coastal waters to offshore drilling between 2019 and 2024. It's important to have a large turnout attending BOEM's (Bureau …
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Climate Resistance kickstarts across the Olympic Peninsula Jan. 31
With our federal government seemingly bent on cooking the planet for the sake of corporate profits, we have no choice but to take up the mantle ourselves: as individuals, organizations, businesses, and local and state governments. It's on us! Join us January 31 as we work with 350.org to kick off a major campaign for 2018... On …
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Climate Resistance kickoff Jan. 31
Fossil Free Fast: The Climate Resistance On January 31, Fossil Free Fast: The Climate Resistance, launches Fossil Free U.S, a campaign led by 350.org, calling for an immediate halt to all fossil fuel projects and a fast and just transition to 100% renewable energy for all. We'll be hosting local kickoff watch parties on the Olympic Peninsula. …
Climate Countdown in Olympia Jan. 8
Let's send a strong message to our state legislators that it's time for real climate action, now! Join with statewide 350.org groups mobilizing in Olympia for Climate Countdown: Day 1 on the first day of the 2018 Legislative Session, to let our representatives know we expect them to pass bold and meaningful climate legislation that has a chance of …
Block the Gates – “No LNG in 253″
OCA members participate in the Lock-Down demonstration at the Port of Tacoma Liquefied Natural Gas terminal construction site on December 18, 2017. By OCA member Michael Clemens On Sunday the 17th and Monday the 18th, the Puyallup Tribe sponsored a protest of the unpermitted LNG terminal in the Port of Tacoma. 350.org and many other …
We blocked the gates!
On the morning of Monday, December 18, Water Protectors and community members gathered outside the Tacoma LNG facility to show opposition to Puget Sound Energy's (PSE) disregard for treaty rights and the health and safety of our communities and planet. A contingent from North Olympic Peninsula representing OCA and the North Olympic Orca Pod were …
Day of action vs banks that invest in pipelines
OCA joins Global Days of Action vs banks funding pipelines On October 23, 2017, Olympic Climate Action members participated in the global days of action against major banks funding dirty oil-pipeline money, organized by Mazaska Talks (“Money Talks” in Lakota), a coalition of grassroots Indigenous groups including the 121 First Nations and Tribes of the Treaty Alliance Against Tar Sands …
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Interview: the case for divestment
On 10/24/17, Todd Ortloff interviewed Jim Hallett and Diana Somerville on his KONP radio show. The topic: The case for divestment from banks that fund fossil fuel projects. Listen to the podcast by looking up the date at http://konp.com/podcasts.php. Todd Ortloff is an Edward R. Murrow award winner and graduated from the Murrow School of …
