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Semia Gharbi, a Tunisian Environmental Activist, has been awarded the 2025 Goldman Prize for challenging corrupt waste trafficking schemes between Italy and Tunisia, resulting in the return of 6,000 tons of illegally exported household waste back to Italy, its country of origin, in February 2022. This momentous award was announced on April 21 in San Francisco during Earth Week.

Between May and July 2020, Italian company Sviluppo Risorse Ambientali, based in Polla, Italy, shipped 282 containers of mixed municipal waste (including household waste) across the Mediterranean to Soreplast, a Tunisian company. Semia and her colleagues at Réseau Tunisie Verte (RTV; Green Tunisia Network), a network of more than 100 environmental organisations, supported the government’s response and persuaded officials to return the 282 containers of illegal, non-recyclable waste to Italy. Learn more about her story here: https://www.goldmanprize.org/recipient/semia-gharbi/ 

Semia is also the founder of the Association for Environmental Education for Future Generations (AEEFG) and is a member of the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternative (GAIA) & the Break Free From Plastic (BFFP). 

During her ceremony speech, Semia said: 

“In Tunisia, like in many other countries, we receive illegal waste from developed countries. As part of our national and global civil society, we refuse to be considered just another country for others to dump their garbage. We must end waste colonialism!” 

About the Goldman Environmental Prize

The Goldman Environmental Prize was established in 1989 by late San Francisco civic leaders and philanthropists Richard and Rhoda Goldman. Prize winners are selected by an international jury from confidential nominations submitted by a worldwide network of environmental organizations and individuals. 

ENDS.

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30 April | London

Net Zero Investor is back bringing you a focused forum packed with insights into how to invest in nature-positive assets and natural capital.

Last year’s event featured insight into how to invest in sustainable forestry and regenerative agriculture as well as a look at how a nature-positive investing can work across real estate, bond, and equity portfolios, a key opportunity to understand how to achieve biodiversity and net zero goals whilst generating robust and diversified financial returns for the institutional investor.

 

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The meandering ribbon of the Bug River passes through Poland, Ukraine, and Belarus, following stretches of one of the most controlled borders of Europe. The river, known for its unique ecosystem, is the site of growing political tension and a worsening humanitarian crisis. Once a symbol of coexistence between nature and human civilisation, the Bug is now a political battlefield, flanked by heavy barriers and fallen trees.

The Bug River forms a natural border between Poland and parts of northwestern Ukraine and southern Belarus. It is a lifeline for ecosystems, but is now caught in the crossfire of politics and security. In a bid to strengthen its eastern frontier, in September 2024, Poland started work on a 172 km-long electronic surveillance barrier near the border with Belarus that follows the course of the river. While the barrier is framed as a matter of national security, its construction has led to large-scale deforestation. Surveillance poles equipped with motion sensors and cameras now dot the landscape. Once a seamless ecological corridor, the banks of the Bug River now mark a dividing line. 

The 2021 migration crisis deepened the rift between Belarus and Poland, effectively ending their joint environmental efforts. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and Belarus’s role as a co-aggressor, any remaining cooperation on ecological protection along the Bug River has ground to a halt. 

The result? A stark rise in deforestation, pollution, and disruption of animal migration routes. The increasing militarisation of the border leaves scars on the landscape that may be difficult – or even impossible – to heal. Without renewed dialogue and cross-border conservation initiatives, the Bug’s fragile biodiversity could soon be irreparably damaged. 

A lifeline of Eastern Europe 

Stretching almost 800 kilometres across Ukraine, Belarus, and Poland, the Bug River is one of Eastern Europe’s most significant transboundary waterways. It originates in western Ukraine, near the village of Verkhobuzh in the Podolian Upland, and winds through the lowlands of Brest and the Pribugh Plain. In Poland, it joins the Narew River and eventually feeds into the Vistula, whose waters reach the Baltic Sea. 

View from the Polish side of the Bug. ©Maria Dybcio

The river’s course is geopolitically meaningful: nearly half its length runs through Poland, while about 20 per cent flows through Belarus. Ukraine accounts for over a quarter of the river’s drainage basin. But beyond geography, the Bug holds a more profound historical significance – it has served as a political boundary for more than half a century. 

After World War II, the Bug River became part of Poland’s eastern border, separating it from the Ukrainian and Belarusian Soviet republics. Today, it marks not only national borders but also the frontiers of the European Union and the Schengen Area. 

When the Belarusian government began weaponising migration in response to EU sanctions, Poland declared a state of emergency in its border regions. 

Ecologically, the Bug is one of Europe’s last remaining wild rivers – a rare, unregulated waterway that still flows in a largely natural state. It forms a vital ecological corridor, supporting a rich mosaic of habitats for fish, birds, amphibians, and aquatic plants. Its largely untouched banks provide critical resources for local communities and serve as natural filters, purifying water and maintaining regional biodiversity. The Bug River Valley encompasses several protected areas, including Natura 2000 sites, highlighting its natural importance. 

However, the lack of cross-border cooperation on environmental protection between Poland and Belarus and increasing border militarisation has led to logging, pollution, and the disruption of animal migration patterns. 

Threats of border militarisation 

Over the years, activity along the border has left a mark on the local ecosystem. While the level of patrol and surveillance has fluctuated with the political climate, at times easing to allow for cross-border cooperation, including on ecological initiatives, the past four years have seen a steady worsening in conditions. The rate of environmental damage has escalated since 2021, while the humanitarian crisis has deepened.  

When the Belarusian government began weaponising migration in response to EU sanctions, directing people from countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa towards the EU with false promises of easy access, Poland declared a state of emergency in its border regions. 

That same year, a barbed wire barrier was installed along the border, including across the riverbanks. The impact was immediate and devastating: many animals became fatally entangled in the concertina wire while migrating or seeking water. The injuries were often gruesome; deep lacerations caused immense suffering. Although the wire began to be dismantled in late 2024, its environmental cost remains, with leftover fragments continuing to harm wildlife. 

Now, a new phase of border surveillance infrastructure building is underway. Plans include the installation of approximately 1,800 camera poles, 4,500 day-night and thermal cameras, and various sensors to detect physical movement. The project also involves laying 200 kilometres of power and data transmission cables and constructing the foundations for around ten telecommunication containers. Thousands of trees have been felled along a 15-meter-wide strip on the Polish side of the river, including in the ecologically valuable Podlasie Switzerland reserve, to make space. 

Poland’s border protection laws exempt such projects from environmental assessments. Although contractors are meant to consult Regional Environmental Protection Directorates, deforestation has already extended into sensitive natural areas, destroying habitats vital to many bird species. 

Professor Maciej Karpowicz, a hydrobiologist at the University of Białystok, emphasises that large-scale logging along the river can increase the risk of hydrological droughts, cause bank erosion, and destabilise the riverbed. Without trees to act as natural barriers, pollution levels in the Bug’s waters might rise, degrading water quality. Poland has among the fewest renewable freshwater resources in Europe. Water scarcity is a growing problem this year: the beginning of 2025 was exceptionally dry, with minimal snowfall in the mountains and critically low river levels. As of April, the outlook remains bleak: Poland’s National Geological Institute highlights low water conditions across 12 of the 16 voivodeships. 

Maciej Cmoch, ornithologist and author of a book on the Bug, notes that riparian forests are being lost due to logging next to the river. “Fortunately, the cut strip is relatively narrow but includes trees and shrubs growing beside the river,” Cmoch warns. “These are valuable habitats for many birds that now face loss of breeding, resting and lurking sites.”  

Ornithologist Maciej Cmoch on the Polish side of the Bug. ©Maria Dybcio

The situation causes suffering for other species. Izabela Kadłucka, biologist and president of the coalition of foundations Niech Żyją! (“Let Them Live!”), stresses the river’s role as an ecological corridor. “The Bug River allows species to migrate. With such extensive changes, migration will be seriously disrupted, first during construction and later as organisms struggle to adapt,” she says. “The river is also a crucial watering place and a shelter in extreme weather. Now, it is losing these functions. Aquatic organisms will suffer from rising water temperatures and the loss of shade.” 

Poland: stopping migration at all costs 

Despite the environmental and financial costs involved in securitising the border, the number of people attempting to cross the Bug is not high. According to an investigation published by Oko.Press in December 2024, the Polish Border Guard prevented 395 people from illegally crossing the Polish-Belarusian border along its river section last year – a relatively small number in the broader context of migration. As stated by the Podlaskie Voivodeship Branch of the Border Guard, in 2024, officers recorded nearly 30,000 attempts to cross the border between the two countries illegally. 

The Polish government’s priorities became clear in March 2025 when the parliament approved plans to temporarily suspend asylum applications in case of direct security threats. Humanitarian organisations have condemned the move. Grupa Granica, a solidarity network of humanitarian aid groups on the Polish-Belarusian border, states: “The statistics show that the Polish-Belarusian border is mainly crossed by people from countries gripped by conflicts and crises. Poland will cease to be the first safe country in the EU for them. Those seeking refuge in Europe, deprived of the opportunity to apply for international protection in Poland, will be pushed into the grey zone. Smugglers and human traffickers will benefit.” 

Despite the environmental and financial costs involved in securitising the border, the number of people attempting to cross the Bug is not high.

Polish and international NGOs insist that the right to seek asylum is a fundamental human right that must not be revoked, regardless of geopolitical pressures. While the European Union has urged Poland to respect human rights and ensure access to humanitarian organisations, the political rhetoric across Europe continues to harden. 

It was apparent in the lead-up to Germany’s federal election this February, and in the ongoing presidential campaign in Poland. Border protection and migration control have become dominant campaign themes. “Security” is the promise repeated most. Yet the human and environmental costs of these policies remain largely ignored. 

Belarus’ environmental information blackout 

While Poland prioritises border security over ecological concerns, Belarus has imposed strict information controls on environmental issues. After the 2020 protests related to the non-recognition of the presidential election results, authorities closed all NGOs, and many environmental activists were put behind bars. Around the same time, Belarus withdrew from the Aarhus Convention, which grants the public rights regarding access to information, participation, and justice in environmental matters. 

The available information on the pollution of the Bug River does not give a full picture of the scale of the environmental problem. The website of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Belarus (Minprirody) publishes quarterly data on surface water monitoring. However, this information is presented in an inconvenient text format, which makes it difficult to identify clear trends and patterns. 

Before the Russian invasion of Ukraine started, Belarus, Poland and Ukraine cooperated on transboundary environmental protection. Experts exchanged water quality data, conducted joint monitoring, and shared expertise. Interaction took place not only between official state institutions, but also between NGOs and environmental activists. One such example is the Bug Unites Us project: the organisers proposed to create canoeing routes on the Bug River through Ukraine, Belarus and Poland. The project received financial support from the EU: 1.4 million euros were allocated for its implementation in 2014-2020 within the framework of the cross-border cooperation programme “Poland-Belarus-Ukraine”.  

A sign on the Belarusian side of the Bug River. ©Nadzeya Litvina

Two places were identified between Poland, Belarus, and Ukraine where, during the tourist season, it would be possible to pass border controls and cross the river border on kayaks. However, due to the tense geopolitical situation, the international routes never got off the ground. Rafting is now only done within each country. 

Environmental activists from Poland, Belarus, and Ukraine have also joined forces to oppose the E40 waterway project: a more than 2000-kilometre shipping route along the Vistula, Pripyat and Dnieper rivers to connect the Baltic and Black Seas. They have repeatedly held protests against the plan’s implementation, with the activity peaking in 2018. Officials (both Polish, Ukrainian and Belarusian) were actively working on the E40’s development from 2016 to 2019. Activists argued however that it would have destroyed the unique nature of the Polesie region. A report by Save Polesia – a coalition of civil society organisations from Poland, Ukraine, Belarus, and Germany – reveals that the planned waterway would threaten nearly 200 internationally protected areas across the three countries, including several Natura 2000 sites. 

The suppression of environmental information in Belarus is directly linked to the government’s fear of protests.

As relations worsened between the three countries, the E40 project was eventually frozen, making it a rare example of how political tensions can serve to prevent further damage to ecological features.  

In any case, the involvement of activists from Belarus ceased after the government’s crackdown on NGOs following the 2020 protests. Reports are still being issued, but only by groups in Poland and Ukraine, which signed an agreement on border water management as early as 1996. The Polish-Ukrainian Boundary Waters Commission conducts monthly surveys on the Polish and Ukrainian sides. In recent years, the two countries have used different methodologies, which has made creating joint reports difficult. However, there is the prospect of facilitating better cooperation – Ukraine is now introducing water monitoring in accordance with the requirements of the EU Water Framework Directive. Additionally, in March 2025, the EU and Ukraine launched the EU4Green Recovery East programme, which, among other goals, supports the reduction of water pollution and better cross-border cooperation. 

The suppression of environmental information in Belarus is directly linked to the government’s fear of protests. In 2017, citizens opposed the construction of a battery factory near the Bug River, fearing high lead emissions. Despite protests, the plant began operations in 2020. Given past environmental scandals – including 8,000 tonnes of lead waste illegally dumped in the Zeleny Bor village – locals have little trust in government assurances about safety. 

The Belarusian side of the Bug River. ©Nadzeya Litvina

Belarusian legislation theoretically protects the environment, but enforcement is weak. The available data on water pollution suggest serious contamination from nitrogen, phosphates, and heavy metals. However, authorities provide no details on pollution sources or specific locations, making independent analysis impossible. 

Another looming crisis is the state of Belarus’ wastewater treatment facilities. Many cities in the Bug basin still rely on Soviet-era equipment from the 1980s. These outdated systems no longer effectively filter pollutants. Prior to 2020, EU funding helped modernise wastewater treatment in some cities, such as Brest. But since sanctions halted cooperation, other cities, such as Kobrin, have been left with crumbling infrastructure. If wastewater treatment facilities fail, raw sewage could spill into the Bug, contaminating the Vistula, which is a tributary of the Baltic Sea. 

Can politics and nature coexist? 

While Belarus restricts environmental transparency and Poland prioritises border security, the Bug River silently bears the consequences. History has shown that political tensions push ecological concerns into the background, where they remain until the damage is beyond repair. The failure to cooperate on environmental protection and the militarisation of the border are leaving scars that will last for generations. Deforestation, pollution and habitat destruction are not temporary side effects but permanent losses that will shape the future of this region. As climate change accelerates and biodiversity dwindles, true security is not just about fortified borders, but also about safeguarding ecosystems. 

Elsewhere in the world, rivers like the Canadian Magpie and New Zealand’s Whanganui have been granted legal personhood, allowing them to fight for their right to exist and thrive. The Bug River, despite its ecological significance, has no such protection. It cannot speak for itself, especially when confronted with arguments of national security and political necessity. 

But as the political landscape surrounding the Bug River becomes increasingly fraught, the health of the Bug River is not just a matter of national interest – it is a shared responsibility that transcends borders and divisions. 

This article was produced with the support of Journalismfund Europe. 

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U.S. non-profit organizations that focus on climate change are getting ready to fight a possible move by the Trump administration to revoke their tax exemptions as soon as this week.

Groups that work on climate change have been circulating memos over the last few days outlining rumored executive actions they expect from President Donald Trump, include a change to IRS rules to remove climate change from qualifying charitable topics and blocking the use of U.S. grants to fund overseas work.

The concern follows comments from Trump taking aim at the charitable status of Harvard University, seen as a potential first shot against other so-called 501(c)3 organizations, named for the part of the tax code that exempts charities from income tax.

The American Civil Liberties Union and Public Citizen held a Zoom call on Friday to discuss how charities can prepare for a possible executive action, according to three leaders of non-profit groups that participated. The call was oversubscribed after the maximum 5,000 people signed in.

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Political law firm Sandler Reiff on Friday circulated a memo to its non-profit and philanthropy clients advising them not to panic if the administration attempts to revoke their tax-exempt status or freeze international work.

“The President does not have the ability to unilaterally revoke any organization’s tax exempt status,” the memo, seen by Reuters, said, adding that any executive order that attempts to do that “does not have legal validity”.

Since his January inauguration, Trump has cracked down on top U.S. universities, accusing them of tolerating antisemitism. He has also moved quickly to undo or sidestep environmental regulation, gut climate science research and halt federal support for clean energy.

Trump had said in a social media post last week that he was considering whether to seek to end Harvard’s tax-exempt status.

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Environmental groups and grant-making philanthropies have been bracing for some kind of move from the Trump administration to chill their climate work.

Foundations that give to charities say they would fight attempts to limit their giving. The MacArthur Foundation, with around $8 billion, has pledged to spend an additional $150 million in charitable gifts over the next two years.

“We have the ability to do it with more protection and strength than we think,” the Foundation’s President John Palfrey told delegates at a meeting of philanthropic groups in Britain this month. “Drop whatever restrictions we think we can drop. Give gifts wherever we can.”

Lawrence Lessig, a professor at Harvard Law School, said an order attempting to change non profits’ tax status would be on shaky legal ground.

“There is no chance that a court would conclude that Trump has the power to change the tax status of any organization, absent an investigation beginning before Trump targeted the organization, that determined the organization had violated the law,” he said.

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The 55th anniversary of Earth Day comes at a perilous time for the planet. The world faces a series of environmental threats unprecedented in the six decades since the event began.

From extreme weather to species decline, deforestation to water insecurity, these risks are growing in scale and severity as the planet heats up and the climate changes. 

Many of these threats are related and the need to tackle them together is widely recognised by scientists and policymakers. Increasing forest cover, for example, can support stable rainfall and reduce carbon emissions.

There are multiple examples around the world of people putting these ideas into practice. More and more communities are looking to “nature-based solutions” to tackle new threats to their livelihood and local environment.

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Restoring the land

One such story of resilience is taking place in the South Ahuachapán region of El Salvador. 

El Salvador is a small and densely populated country in Central America, equivalent to the size of the US state of New Jersey. Its small area belies a wide range of climatic conditions with droughts, floods, and soil erosion commonplace. Its two mountain ranges mean much of the agricultural land exists on slopes prone to landslides.

South Ahuachapán is a dry, coastal territory around 90 kilometres from the capital, San Salvador. The UN Development Programme (UNDP) is implementing a project in this region – financed by the Adaptation Fund – to reduce the vulnerability of local communities to climate shocks. It is seeking to achieve this through land restoration, efficient water management, and climate-smart agriculture practices.

The project has a target to restore 3,865 hectares of degraded land, in large part by introducing agroforestry techniques. This includes integrating essential crops such as maize with native tree-planting. Doing so provides shade to the crops, improves soil health, and protects against landslides.  

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“Many of the beneficiaries are smallholder farmers with limited formal education and few prior opportunities for technical training,” Ryna Ávila, a UNDP development specialist based in El Salvador, told Climate Home News.

“Through the project, they received sustained specialised technical assistance, field-based training, and direct support in the adoption of agro-ecological practices.”

She explained that communities have also been equipped with water reservoirs, soil conservation structures, and early warning capacities, which protects against climate shocks such as El Niño-induced droughts and unseasonal storms.

‘They told me I was crazy’

“I used to live on day labour. It was desolate; there was nothing on my plot. I felt depressed because I didn’t know what to do,” Ricardo García, a subsistence farmer in the San Francisco Menendez municipality, told project partners. “The drought would come, and I would lose everything.”

His plot is one which has benefited from sustainable practices – and he now cultivates 12 different crops that can withstand harsh weather conditions and offers him options should some crops fail.

“I never thought about how I was working the soil, and look where I am now. When I planted these coconuts, they told me I was crazy,” he said. 

Ávila explains that through the project, “the introduction of diversified livelihoods, such as climate-resilient crops and improved pasture systems, is reducing dependence on traditional monocultures.”

“These shifts are not only climate-smart but economically beneficial, helping families generate income while preserving ecosystem services,” she added. As a result of these interventions, the local population is becoming more prepared to face climate stresses while quality of life has improved.

Planting climate-resilient crops, such as zapote, was a key activity. (Photo credit: UNDP) Planting climate-resilient crops, such as zapote, was a key activity. (Photo credit: UNDP) Root cause

One of the main aims of the project is to promote efficient water use during times of drought, primarily through improved climate and hydrological data collection. Closely monitoring the quantity and quality of water availability – through local means and satellite data – has provided farmers with more options on how to adapt.

Data was also collected on the effectiveness of these interventions. One climate-smart technique used was drip irrigation – a method designed to drastically reduce water consumption by directly targeting a plant’s “root zone” with small amounts of water.

The results impressed Mevin Pérez, a local farmer in the area. “We have irrigation systems that help us maintain water and give life to the plants,” he told UNDP.

“As a family, we feel grateful because we all work to take care of the plants. It used to be difficult for us to fetch water; now we no longer spend half an hour fetching a jug of water,” he added.

Increasing local knowledge of these techniques – and the data sitting behind it – was seen by project managers as crucial to building climate resilience.

An example of drip irrigation being used on crops in South Ahuachapán (Photo credit: UNDP) An example of drip irrigation being used on crops in South Ahuachapán (Photo credit: UNDP) Paying dividends

Over 30,000 people living in rural San Francisco Menendez could benefit from conservation techniques which work with nature instead of against it.

The project – now in its final stages – could have a lasting impact in the region and provide a model for other parts of El Salvador experiencing climate stress. Researchers believe examples like this could be replicated on a much wider scale, providing useful data on how to implement nature-based solutions in agricultural settings elsewhere in the world. And these themes are expected to be discussed and promoted at the UN climate conference – COP30 – in Belem, Brazil later this year.  

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“The model of ecosystem-based adaptation paired with livelihood diversification offers a replicable strategy for other regions facing climate-related risks,” said Ávila.

“The project has shown that restoring degraded landscapes, when combined with empowerment, training, and inclusive partnerships, can yield durable resilience – especially for those most often left behind in climate action,” she added.

The answer seems simple enough: use nature to tackle nature gone haywire. If climate and nature are seen as two sides of the same coin, then using forests and water systems as a defense strategy against global warming could well pay dividends for the Earth and the people whose well-being depends on it.

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Headline News:

• “Climate Change And Secrets Of The Penguins” • Awareness of climate change started to change about twenty years ago, when National Geographic released March of the Penguins. Now National Geographic is releasing, Secrets of the Penguins, it’s a good time to take stock of how sentiment on climate change and sustainable technology is evolving. [CleanTechnica]

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• “Earth Day 2025: Weather And Renewable Energy” • This year, Earth Day’s theme is “Our Planet, Our Power,” inviting people across the globe to unite in support of renewable energy. In the UK, a large portion of our energy still comes from fossil fuels. But as alternative energy sources keep evolving, it’s worth asking: How can our weather contribute to our future? [BBC]
• “Thermoresistant ‘Super Corals’ Offer Hope Amid Climate Change” • A possible “biological treasure chest” of coral, found in a lagoon off a remote island in the South Pacific, appear to be surviving extreme heat caused by climate change, scientists say. The coral live in a semi-enclosed lagoon, where the water is far warmer than in the ocean beyond. [ABC News]
• “Freight Electrification Report: A Strategic Blueprint For US Truck Charging” • Electrification of freight trucking has become a central strategic challenge for decarbonization. Transportation is now the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions in the US, more than electricity generation, and freight trucking is a large part of the problem. [CleanTechnica]
• “US Sets Tariffs Of Up To 3,521% On Solar Panels From South East Asia” • The US Commerce Department announced plans to impose tariffs of up to 3,521% solar panels imported from four countries in South East Asia. An investigation began a year ago when several major solar equipment producers asked the Biden administration to protect their US operations. [BBC]

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Recently, CRA has made changes to Old Age Security Eligibility, Payment Amount 2024. After the increment in CPI, the CRA decided to change the OAS Monthly Payment Amount to 2024. From July 2024 to September 2024. CRA will provide $718.33 to 65-74 old citizens and $790.16 to those citizens who are 75 or above. The ... Read more

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The following is a post by Alex Silva, Climate Communications & Media Assistant at 350PDX.

Earth Day is a Protest!

April’s Action Night started out just like any other–there was socializing, food, and some talk about that afternoon’s rally at City Hall where hundreds protested a Hearing Officer’s decision to approve Portland General Electric’s plan to clearcut 5 acres of Forest Park to install powerlines.

Speakers included  350PDX’s Forest Climate Director Brenna Bell and Kenneth Kreusher– a criminal defense and civil rights attorney who has been practicing for 20 years. Kenneth’s involvement in direct action and protest are what led him to law school. The Oregon Justice Resource Center fights for immigration rights, civil rights, women, the wrongfully convicted and more.

Earth Day and Civil Disobedience

This month’s Action Night focused on Earth Month as an ongoing protest. Brenna emphasized that Earth Day has always been built on justice. It is not just another holiday to be monetized. Because of Earth Day, we have policies such as the Clean Water Act and the Clean Air Act. The first Earth Day involved 20 million people–10% of the US population at the time. Given the current political climate, we wanted to share how we can keep ourselves safe and informed about current events revolving around climate justice.

With that, Kenneth Kreusher gave some insight and important advice for those of us in protest and advocacy spaces. He stated, “We are at a moment right now where some of the forces that be…are trying to radically change society.” Protesters and advocacy groups are facing a lot of pressure and uncertainty with the law. He stressed that we may be made to feel uncertain about what can be done safely, however that uncertainty is intentional. We must not comply with rules that are not even in place yet. “Uncertainty is the point…so people will be fearful and comply in advance.”

Kreusher also made it clear that the current state of prosecutions has not changed dramatically–yet. However, for those who do not have citizenship status or whose status is rather complicated, and for those who have engaged in Gaza solidarity work, the current state of prosecutions has changed and those advocates must be more careful and take deeper consideration in how they engage in advocacy. With that, Kreusher reiterated the importance of your right to remain silent. If approached by law enforcement, never engage in conversation, simply state, “Sorry, I can’t talk right now” then walk away/shut the door/hang up. If they don’t let you walk away, invoke your right to remain silent and ask to see your lawyer. Do not give consent to a search. Clearly state that you “do not consent to a search”. Outside of the words, “Sorry, I can’t talk right now”, “I have the right to remain silent and call a lawyer” and “I do not consent to a search”, never say anything else. Even the simplest of statements can lead to a case against you.

Direct Action Personality

The night concluded with a survey to determine what our individual direct action personality types are! Once determined, we gathered into groups of the same direct action type and discussed forms of action within that type.

Banksies:

• A Banksy acts behind the scenes to display messages to the community far and wide. Banksies might:
  • create the signs used by protestors
  • write chants for rallies
  • build puppets to make a statement

Community-Builders:

• Community-builders lovingly gather folks, build trust, and care for the community. Community-Builders might:
  • host pot-lucks
  • hold book clubs
  • share food, love, and knowledge

Strategic Escalators:

• Strategic Escalators are at the forefront and jump into action when duty calls. Strategic Escalators might:
  • participate in the human blockades
  • protest on the streets
  • shout chants loud and proud

Overall, we came to understand that resistance requires momentum and intersectionality in each of these categories. The strategic escalators need the help of artists and community-builders. The artists must understand the community in which they are sending a message. And the community-builders need members of every category to strengthen their communities. Brenna reminded us that “as we escalate our resistance, we must escalate our knowledge.” None of us should act alone. We must build our knowledge and resilience together. 

As the night came to a close, we learned that the Portland City Council voted unanimously (12-0) to grant the appeal to stop Portland General Electric’s plan to cut down 5 acres of Forest Park. 

This Earth Day, let us remain motivated to fight for the climate and for our neighbors on the margins.

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