‘The Tides Are Turning’: Portland Passes Landmark Resolution Against Fossil Fuel Infrastructure

Orginally published on Friday, November 13, 2015 by Common Dreams 'It’s a powerful sign that the the fossil fuel era is beginning to come to an end' by Andrea Germanos, staff writer In what climate activists are celebrating as a "landmark" win, the Portland (Oregon) City Council on Thursday unanimously voted to pass a resolution opposing the expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure in the city and its adjacent waterways. "This is a huge victory for the movement and for climate stability," stated Mia Reback, climate organizer for 350PDX, which joined groups including Rising Tide, Columbia Riverkeep...