Neighbors for Clean Air

Check out this great Op-ed from Sunday's The Oregonian by NCA's Mary Peveto, Verde's Cheyenne Holliday and Mike Houck from Urban Greenspaces Institute!

In it they highlight why disposing of Portland Harbor Superfund sediment at Ross Island could both save the island AND Portland ratepayers money.

And after you read their message, send your own to the Mayor and Portland City Council urging them to consider a local disposal option (action link in article and comments)!

Opinion: A Superfund redux could save Ross Island and ratepayers There is a better alternative to the current plan for cleaning up the Portland Harbor Superfund site, the authors write. Rather than ship 200,000 truckloads of sediment to various landfills, using some of the non-hazardous sediment to help fill in the Ross Island lagoon would help address two longst...

Diesel fueled engines may keep goods moving, but their diesel exhaust leaves a lasting mark - diesel particulate matter (DPM). ⁠
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Diesel particulate matter from these engines is a toxic mix of soot and chemicals that raises the risk of asthma, heart disease, and cancer, and is one of the leading causes of air pollution related health problems.⁠
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Reducing DPM emissions from diesel engines is critical for protecting public health and creating cleaner air for our communities. Say no to !