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Special Event with Dr. John Perona: From Knowledge to Power
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United States“To solve the climate crisis,” Dr. Perona writes, “we must call on the best thinking from all who share the vision of a thriving, healthy planet.” Join for a special presentation by noted local climate activist and PSU scientist John Perona. Dr. Perona will present a synopsis of his soon-to-be-released book "From Knowledge to Power”,…
OLCV Town Hall with Senator Ron Wyden
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin for a climate-focused town hall with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden! There’s a lot happening in Washington D.C. right now, and Senator Wyden will be filling us in on what we’ve already accomplished, and what we still need to get done. You’re not going to want to miss it–RSVP today!
The Dangers of Cooking with Gas – and the Benefits of Induction Stoves
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesAn overview of the health and climate impacts of cooking with gas stoves with researchers from Stanford University and health professionals
Let Giants Grow: Biden’s Executive Order on Forests and Climate
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesLast week, President Biden signed an Executive Order that recognized the importance of mature and old-growth forests as a climate solution but stopped short of protecting these forests from their #1 threat: logging across federal public lands. So what does this order actually do? On May 4th, representatives from the Climate Forests campaign will unpack…
Letting Trees Grow for Wildlife
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesHundreds of threatened and endangered wildlife species rely on mature and old-growth forests. The northern spotted owl, marbled murrelet, and Coho salmon are some of the most high-profile cases, but there are many other species that also call these forests home across the country and are imperiled by commercial logging and other development. Join Oregon…
Climate Conversation with Sen. Ron Wyden
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin OLCV for their virtual event, "Climate Conversation with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden" on Thursday, September 22nd, at 9:00 am PT. RSVP today to receive the Zoom link. With exciting investments in the IRA ranging from electric vehicle infrastructure and electric transportation to incentives for consumers to ditch gas in their homes and put solar…
Building a Climate-Resilient Future: Innovative Design and New Public Policies
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesOregon’s second-largest source of climate pollution comes from the energy we use to heat, cool, and operate offices, commercial businesses, homes, and public buildings. These same buildings are also a line of defense against climate threats like extreme heat and wildfire smoke. Buildings are therefore an essential component in combating climate change and protecting us…
Geoengineering – An overview of potential earth cooling technologies
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesLearn about the Earth cooling technologies being researched and how they fit with other climate strategies with Dr. John Perona. Register here.
Solar Geoengineering – Research on solar radiation management technologies
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesResearchers from Harvard will discuss stratospheric aerosol injection and other technologies they are studying to cool the Earth. Register here!
PPC Webinar | Policy Matters: Tracking Plastic Laws After Global Treaty Negotiations
After two years of intense negotiations, the 5th and final planned session to agree on a UN Global Plastic Treaty is scheduled to conclude on December 1, 2024. The Treaty, once agreed, will have widespread implications for plastic law around the world, as well as the businesses, activists, journalists, lawyers, and many others working on…