No Kings rally draws five thousand peaceful protestors.
350 Salem members joined five thousand peaceful protestors at the Oregon State Capitol in March. A big thanks goes to the volunteers at our table who spoke with passersby about the need to stabilize our climate and protect the Earth.
Ever wonder what happens to all those microplastics when they arrive on the Oregon coast?
Join 350 Salem member Tom Ellis as he interviews Dr. Elise Granek on Elephant in the Room, our own 350 Salem OR radio program.
Dr. Granek directs the Applied Coastal Ecology Lab at Portland State University, where she studies the proliferation of microplastics in the ocean, seafood, our rivers, and even our bodies. Climate change, she says, is making this problem worse.
Don’t let winter slow you down!
Want to help the environment? Ditch your car and join the Salem Bicycle Club! The group sponsors multiple rides every week. Check out their schedule at Events – Salem Bicycle Club.
In addition, Super Casual Bike Ride meets every Saturday at the bottom of the Soap Box Derby Hill at 11 a.m. with wheels down at 11:30. The latest info on all Super Casual Bike Rides can be found on their Instagram page.
Looking ahead …
Dear friends, we are looking at a difficult and uncertain future in our country. So many people are in danger and so much that we cherish is at risk. At the same time, we see an outpouring of resolve to protect our Earth and everything we hold dear. We at 350 Salem OR are in this struggle for the long haul, continuing to act for climate justice and looking for opportunities to act in solidarity with others who hold fast to the hope for a healthy, just, inclusive and compassionate world. Join us!
“Fifty years from now people will likely look back on this era through the lens of having seen catastrophic climate changes that we cannot even imagine. Our legacy will depend on the level of moral courage we display in this difficult challenge.”
— 350 Salem OR Co-coordinator Phil Carver