On Sat. 10/21/12, 20 kayakers from the cities of Longview, Columbia City, Rainer, Portland and Milwaukie paddled on the Columbia River from Mayger Dock to Port Westward. They kayaked through Bradbury Slough, a calm and protected part of the Columbia, separated from the main channel of the River by Crim’sIsland. Crim’s Island has recently restored juvenile salmon (chum, coho, and Chinook) habitat …
Multnomah County, OR announces coal train study
Chair Jeff Cogen announces that he is directing the Multnomah County Health Department to conduct an immediate study on the health effects of coal on our communities and that he is directing the county’s Office of Emergency Management to study the impact of the additional trains in our neighborhoods on emergency response times. News that is relevant for all communities …
Power Past Coal Rally with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and many other leaders
Over 600 gathered at the rally in Portland, OR on May 7th to hear speakers including: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Chairman Waterkeeper Alliance, Chief Prosecuting Attorney for Hudson Riverkeeper; Paul Lumley, Executive Director Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, citizen of the Yakama Nation; Chair Jeff Cogen, Multnomah County; Hao Xin, Executive Director, Green Zhejiang, Qiantang River Waterkeeper; Toni Montgomery, Grandmother, …
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s speech about dangers of coal
On Monday, May 7th, 2012, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke in Portland, OR to over 600 concerned citizens about the dangers of coal and coal export. Credits: http://photos.oregonlive.com/oregonian/2012/05/coal_rally_3.html http://videos.oregonlive.com/oregonian/2012/05/robert_f_kennedy_jr_on_the_dan.html
Musician Kris Orlowski speaks out against coal export
Musician and Bellingham native made this PSA with Climate Solutions to spread the word about the Power Past Coal campaign — and saying no to coal export and yes to a clean energy future. Photo Credit: Climate Solutions video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=19&v=qZIiJt-FvgQ
Coal Export Threatens the Northwest
Compelling three-minute video highlights plans to export dirty U.S. coal to Asia. Local voices from Longview, Bellingham, Hood River, and Portland share how coal trains and terminals will harm their communities. The video captures the filth of coal and the shine of those who know we can do better. Columbia Riverkeeper teamed with Balance Media to produce the video. Photo …
Coal Export Threatens the Northwest
Compelling three-minute video highlights plans to export dirty U.S. coal to Asia. Local voices from Longview, Bellingham, Hood River, and Portland share how coal trains and terminals will harm their communities. The video captures the filth of coal and the shine of those who know we can do better. Columbia Riverkeeper teamed with Balance Media to produce the video. Link …
Traces of coal found along Washington railways
A Puget Sound protection group made that discovery that could help opponents of a proposed coal terminal in this state. http://www.king5.com/story/tech/science/environment/2014/08/02/13006886/ Photo credit: www.king5.com/story/tech/science/environment/2014/08/02/13006886
Controversy over Longview coal terminal
A company that wants to build a coal terminal in Longview, Wash., says it will re-apply for a permit In the next few months. But opponents say the company has already proven itself untrustworthy. Photo credit: www.king5.com/story/tech/science/environment/2014/07/31/12972674
