Portland is experiencing an unprecedented architectural boom, impacting citizens across many neighborhoods. While the city's Design Review process evaluates new buildings, its most stringent

Portland is experiencing an unprecedented architectural boom, impacting citizens across many neighborhoods. While the city's Design Review process evaluates new buildings, its most stringent oversight applies only to downtown and a few inner districts.

A panel will explore how Design Review functions, its effectiveness, and potential expansion city-wide. Experts Michael McCullouch, Guenevere Millius, and John Russell will share insights, with Randy Gragg moderating the discussion.

The Oregon Values & Beliefs Study, conducted every decade by DHM Research, presents its latest findings. This year's study was sponsored by

The Oregon Values & Beliefs Study, conducted every decade by DHM Research, presents its latest findings. This year's study was sponsored by the Oregon Community Foundation, Oregon Public Broadcasting, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), and Oregon State University.

Join Adam Davis, founder of DHM Research, and Dr. John McConnell from OHSU's Center for Health Systems Effectiveness, with Think Out Loud host Dave Miller. They will discuss how Oregonians value education, healthcare, the environment, and other key issues. Davis brings over 30 years of public opinion research expertise, while Dr. McConnell is a distinguished health economist.

"Built to Last" won first place in The Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU 17) video contest. This short film explores the connection between New Urbanism and environmental

"Built to Last" won first place in The Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU 17) video contest. This short film explores the connection between New Urbanism and environmental issues.

Independent filmmaker John Paget (www.pagetfilms.com) created the film in collaboration with First+Main Media (Drew Ward, Chris Elisara, and John Paget). More information is available at www.firstandmain.tv.

On March 31, 2026, the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the "Women’s Momentum Assembly for a Just Fossil Fuel Phaseout." This virtual event gathered diverse women leaders,

On March 31, 2026, the Women’s Earth and Climate Network (WECAN) hosted the "Women’s Momentum Assembly for a Just Fossil Fuel Phaseout." This virtual event gathered diverse women leaders, policymakers, and advocates to discuss equitable transition solutions, preparing for a historic government meeting in Colombia. Details: WECAN Assembly

Mary Robinson, former President of Ireland, delivered a powerful intervention. The "Government Leaders For A Fossil Fuel Phaseout" panel followed, co-hosted by the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative and Parliamentarians For a Fossil-Free Future, featuring diverse global leaders.

Further WECAN reports: "Prioritizing Care Work Can Unlock a Just Transition for All" (Care Report); "How Local Community Power is Central to a Just Renewable Energy Shift" (Renewable Energy Report).

WECAN is hosting the "Women’s Momentum Assembly for a Just Fossil Fuel Phaseout," a virtual global assembly bringing together diverse women leaders. This event precedes the First Conference on

WECAN is hosting the "Women’s Momentum Assembly for a Just Fossil Fuel Phaseout," a virtual global assembly bringing together diverse women leaders. This event precedes the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels and is a strategic preparation for an historic government meeting in Colombia.

During the assembly, policymakers, frontline leaders, and advocates will discuss challenges and successful solutions for an equitable path to end the fossil fuel era. For interpretation in Spanish, Portuguese, French, and English, join the live Zoom webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oUL1y0NKQNaM44gvYwM7OA

Students from the Brophy Native American Club ran 227 miles through diverse terrain to protest for Oak Flat, a sacred Apache site in Arizona's Tonto National Forest. This vital area faces

Students from the Brophy Native American Club ran 227 miles through diverse terrain to protest for Oak Flat, a sacred Apache site in Arizona's Tonto National Forest. This vital area faces destruction by a copper mine. Senator Mark Kelly must support the Save Oak Flat Act to ensure its protection.

The Center for Biological Diversity, a Tucson-based 501c3 nonprofit, works to secure a future for all species by protecting lands, waters, and climate. We believe human welfare is deeply linked to nature's diversity. Learn more at our website or connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. For inquiries, email center@biologicaldiversity.org.

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