The Overstory and the Understory

Feb 25, 2022 | Understory

Did you know that Oregon’s biggest source of emissions—and Washington’s third biggest— is … logging?  Don’t be embarrassed if that surprises you. We didn’t know, either. Like the fossil fuel industry—and for the same reasons—the timber industry has done an excellent...

Growing Up at the End of the World

Jul 2, 2021 | Understory

Created by Mia Werger This is my story of growing up under the constant threat of climate destruction. Living with this threat is something I thought was “normal” as a child, and only recently have I realized how bizarre it is to face the possibility of outliving...

Introducing Grace Hope

Jun 11, 2021 | Understory

Grace Hope is our new Leadership Development Director and the 350 Washington Network Facilitator. Q: What was your first visceral awareness of the scope of the climate crisis? A: I feel like it took me a long time to realize that the many crises around me –...

August Newsletter

Aug 11, 2020 | Monthly Newsletters

Yeah, we’re ticked off, and it’s not because of the sun in our eyes, it’s… THE MAYOR’S VETO In a stunning “Let them eat cake” gesture last weekend, Mayor Durkan vetoed $86 million in COVID emergency relief, approved by City Council as part of the...

July Newsletter

Jul 6, 2020 | Monthly Newsletters

Black Lives Matter. There is no climate justice without racial justice. (Photo by Austin Smith) We are still in the middle of a massive nationwide uprising for Black Lives. History shows that sustained and disruptive protest is one of the only ways to bring about deep...