Extinction Rebellion Portland - XR PDX

XRPDX takes the data center awareness campaign to SW Portland.

The World on Fire Firetruck was there to support volunteers and highlight the extreme wastefulness of the data center boom that utilizes vast quantities of energy, water, and land.

Many data centers are being constructed to facilitate the expansion of artificial intelligence and Bitcoin for capitalistic and materialistic purposes, not to benefit people and planet.

It is time to end this expansion before more damage has been done. Make sure to Vote by dropping off your ballot at an Official Ballot Drop Site location by 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

With a pending moratorium on some data center tax breaks due to take effect next month, Hillsboro is signing a flurry of deals with big tech companies to extend their incentives — sometimes for decades.

See Oregonian article:

https://www.oregonlive.com/silicon-forest/2026/05/hillsboro-is-promising-data-center-tax-breaks-into-the-2050s.html

WHAT: May Day Rally and March

WHEN: Friday, May 1
Noon - Community resource fair and youth rally on education cuts
1 p.m. - Rally with speakers focused on Migrant Rights and People & Planet
3 p.m. - March. Meet in front of the Art Museum at 2:45 p.m. for the march to the Mexican Consulate and then on to Portland Metro Chamber of Commerce at World Trade Center.

WHERE: South Park Blocks near PSU

This migrant-led event is about ICE OUT as well as People and Planet's Needs over Corporate Greed. It's time to get LOUD! Come ready to chant and make some noise.

No War Demonstration at Senator Ron Wyden's office. Demand funding for health care, housing, and education - not bombs and the military industrial complex

When: Today, April 15th at 5:30 p.m.
Where: 911 NE 11th Avenue, Portland
What: Anti-War Rally

A 7 year battle to make CEI safer has led to a turning point. Demand that Portland does something meaningful!

What: Press Conference and Rally
Where: Augustina Lutheran Church, 2710 NE 14th Ave, Portland.
When: Tuesday, March 31 at 11 am.

Help spread the word. Delivering this 44 neighborhood sign on letter will kick-off a campaign to put pressure on the City to finally take action! We have more progressive members on City Council and this is our chance to let the City know that they can no longer delay. The risks are just too great! Please come and bring a friend!!!

Don't like the news? Get out and make some of your own.

What: The BIGGEST No Kings Rally yet!
When: Saturday, March 28th

See you on the streets.

NEXT Renewable Fuels Oregon LLC proposes to build a refinery in the Columbia River Estuary, along with a tank farm and rail yard with millions of gallons of storage for toxic, flammable fuel, feedstocks, and chemicals.

The Army Corps has just released a draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for public review and comment.

Act now before the April 13th public comment period ends.

https://www.columbiariverkeeper.org/2026/next-is-a-no/

What: Rumble on the River #29:
Methane – An Accelerating Threat To Health & Climate

Date: March 24, 2026
Time: Doors and Info Tables at 5:30 p.m., Panel at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Portland Association of Teachers Office – 1345 NE 8th, Portland
Cost: Free!

For the past two decades communities in the Northwest have defeated fracked gas export terminals. Despite these successes,the “natural” gas industry continues to push their product. Come learn about methane’s many harms and alternatives toits use—such as thermal heat networks.

Scientists Rebellion joined Stand Up for Science to rally in support of scientists, science research and science education in the U.S.

Many speakers, including Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, highlighted the need for well researched science in planning and policy making in healthcare, climate change initiatives and social justice. They defended the scientific institutions that are under attack by the current federal administration, and supported work by regional and state leaders to defend U.S. scientists and their work.

Photos: XRPDX

The Portland Clean Energy Fund (PCEF) is a critical source of climate funding for the City of Portland, enabling meaningful investments in community-based solutions.

A contested police union’s proposed measure would have amended the city charter to divert critical resources from this integral source of climate funding that is a key part of the City of Portland’s climate action strategy.

Multnomah County Circuit Judge Eric Dahlin issued a ruling siding with supporters of environmental justice and the clean energy transition.

The police union’s reaction to this decision seems like they’re cleared for gathering signatures. But the reality is that re-filing a new initiative, surviving another legal challenge, and gathering 40,437 valid voter signatures before the deadline of July 6th, 2026 is a near-impossible task. It took about 2.5 months for the most recent legal appeal process to play out.

See more at:
https://www.sierraclub.org/oregon/blog/2026/02/judge-sides-pcef-supporters-legal-challenge-against-portland-police-union

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