Tell your legislator that every Oregonian has the right to a healthy environment!
Everyone needs clean air, clean water, and a stable climate to survive and thrive. You might think that our constitutional rights to life and liberty include the right to a clean and healthy environment. Unfortunately, case law has made it clear that if it’s not expressly stated in law, there’s no guarantee it will be recognized. OCERA is advocating language in the Oregon Constitution to enforce these fundamental rights.
Please consider joining young people and environmentalists to lobby for a healthy environment!
SALEM LOBBY DAY
Wednesday, December 11
8:30 AM – 4 PM
Learn about our native oaks in our 350 Salem radio program.
350 Salem’s own radio program, The Elephant in the Room, features host Tom Ellis interviewing biology Professor David Craig about the symbiotic relationship between Oregon white oaks and birds. It turns out those ancient white oaks host hundreds of species, and can also withstand climate change more readily than most tree species. LISTEN
As the dust settles …
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 continue the struggle for racial, social, economic, environmental and climate justice. 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