Breach Collective
@breachcollectiv.bsky.social
Building power within climate & labor movements through organizing, legal advocacy, education, & storytelling. @cwaunion.bsky.social & worker self-directed.
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When we formed Breach in 2020, we had a vision many called too idealistic. Thankfully we didn't listen. Our scheming, dreaming + hard work paid off.
We win with workers, we win with our communities, we win with you.
Help us raise $15k to keep doing the impossible: www.breachcollective.org/donate ✨
We win with workers, we win with our communities, we win with you.
Help us raise $15k to keep doing the impossible: www.breachcollective.org/donate ✨
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Join Communication Workers of America Local 7901 for a rank-and-file worker information session and comment writing workshop about the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub Policy Project and the Economic Opportunities Analysis.
More information and RSVP here: tinyurl.com/a9r9xyx6
More information and RSVP here: tinyurl.com/a9r9xyx6
November 26, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Join Communication Workers of America Local 7901 for a rank-and-file worker information session and comment writing workshop about the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub Policy Project and the Economic Opportunities Analysis.
More information and RSVP here: tinyurl.com/a9r9xyx6
More information and RSVP here: tinyurl.com/a9r9xyx6
As a society, we're in what feels like an impossible moment. Breach is no stranger to these. 🧵👇
November 26, 2025 at 9:04 PM
As a society, we're in what feels like an impossible moment. Breach is no stranger to these. 🧵👇
When we formed Breach in 2020, we had a vision many called too idealistic. Thankfully we didn't listen. Our scheming, dreaming + hard work paid off.
We win with workers, we win with our communities, we win with you.
Help us raise $15k to keep doing the impossible: www.breachcollective.org/donate ✨
We win with workers, we win with our communities, we win with you.
Help us raise $15k to keep doing the impossible: www.breachcollective.org/donate ✨
November 21, 2025 at 12:27 AM
When we formed Breach in 2020, we had a vision many called too idealistic. Thankfully we didn't listen. Our scheming, dreaming + hard work paid off.
We win with workers, we win with our communities, we win with you.
Help us raise $15k to keep doing the impossible: www.breachcollective.org/donate ✨
We win with workers, we win with our communities, we win with you.
Help us raise $15k to keep doing the impossible: www.breachcollective.org/donate ✨
"When we center people from all kinds of backgrounds + cultural heritage, we have to be open to the idea that telling a story is just as valid as creating a policy with like four bullet points + outcomes + a direct line strategy."
Hear more from @rahabs-sisters.bsky.social's Desiree Eden 👇
Hear more from @rahabs-sisters.bsky.social's Desiree Eden 👇
Climate Justice Plan Series: Radical Hospitality Meets Climate Justice with Desiree Eden Ocampo | Breach Collective
This is part of an ongoing series about Multnomah County’s Climate Justice Plan . Breach Collective will be featuring the voices and perspectives of important figures who have helped shape and ...
www.breachcollective.org
November 19, 2025 at 12:32 AM
"When we center people from all kinds of backgrounds + cultural heritage, we have to be open to the idea that telling a story is just as valid as creating a policy with like four bullet points + outcomes + a direct line strategy."
Hear more from @rahabs-sisters.bsky.social's Desiree Eden 👇
Hear more from @rahabs-sisters.bsky.social's Desiree Eden 👇
Last week, there were two major turns in the fight against Zenith Energy. Scroll for highlights, and read the full update here 👇 #StopZenithOil
Oregon Court Reversal and New Scrutiny Intensify Fight Against Zenith Energy | Breach Collective
An Oregon court reinstated the challenge to Zenith Energy’s land use approval as advocates warn the City’s franchise investigation remains opaque and conflicted.
www.breachcollective.org
November 18, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Last week, there were two major turns in the fight against Zenith Energy. Scroll for highlights, and read the full update here 👇 #StopZenithOil
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Today, BPS staff released their code proposal for making the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub safer.
On first glance, it's pretty good. We didn't get everything we asked for, but the major pieces are present including a prohibition on all new liquid fuel terminals + a mandatory fuel drawdown.
On first glance, it's pretty good. We didn't get everything we asked for, but the major pieces are present including a prohibition on all new liquid fuel terminals + a mandatory fuel drawdown.
Efiles - 2025_11_14_CEI-Hub-Proposed-Draft
efiles.portlandoregon.gov
November 15, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Today, BPS staff released their code proposal for making the Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub safer.
On first glance, it's pretty good. We didn't get everything we asked for, but the major pieces are present including a prohibition on all new liquid fuel terminals + a mandatory fuel drawdown.
On first glance, it's pretty good. We didn't get everything we asked for, but the major pieces are present including a prohibition on all new liquid fuel terminals + a mandatory fuel drawdown.
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Energy justice advocates in Oregon are asking for a ban on utility shutoffs until April 1, 2026, one of the longest durations of policy protections i have seen so far. This is terrific, and we need many many more states to follow suit. The ban would be universal, for all customers.
November 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Energy justice advocates in Oregon are asking for a ban on utility shutoffs until April 1, 2026, one of the longest durations of policy protections i have seen so far. This is terrific, and we need many many more states to follow suit. The ban would be universal, for all customers.
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Thursday's Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee meeting will have a staff update on the Zenith investigation.
There will be a staff report followed by 45 minutes of public testimony.
Many key details about scope and work plans of Zenith investigations have yet to be released.
There will be a staff report followed by 45 minutes of public testimony.
Many key details about scope and work plans of Zenith investigations have yet to be released.
Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee | Portland.gov
Subject matter: Zoning and other land use decisions; parks, urban forestry, and open space.Climate change prevention and mitigation; community resilience.Superfund cleanup.The needs, programs, policie...
www.portland.gov
November 10, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Thursday's Climate, Resilience, and Land Use Committee meeting will have a staff update on the Zenith investigation.
There will be a staff report followed by 45 minutes of public testimony.
Many key details about scope and work plans of Zenith investigations have yet to be released.
There will be a staff report followed by 45 minutes of public testimony.
Many key details about scope and work plans of Zenith investigations have yet to be released.
On the steering committee for Multnomah County’s groundbreaking Climate Justice Plan, Desiree Eden Ocampo of @rahabs-sisters.bsky.social helped center care and dignity so that every community member is included in the vision for a just future.
#ClimateJustice #RadicalHospitality #Portland
#ClimateJustice #RadicalHospitality #Portland
Climate Justice Plan Series: Radical Hospitality Meets Climate Justice with Desiree Eden Ocampo | Breach Collective
This is part of an ongoing series about Multnomah County’s Climate Justice Plan . Breach Collective will be featuring the voices and perspectives of important figures who have helped shape and ...
www.breachcollective.org
November 11, 2025 at 12:17 AM
On the steering committee for Multnomah County’s groundbreaking Climate Justice Plan, Desiree Eden Ocampo of @rahabs-sisters.bsky.social helped center care and dignity so that every community member is included in the vision for a just future.
#ClimateJustice #RadicalHospitality #Portland
#ClimateJustice #RadicalHospitality #Portland
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NW Natural, Zenith, and the Portland Business Alliance tried (unsuccessfully) to kill the Office of Sustainability earlier this year and are now using fossil fuel industry delay tactics -- whining about allegedly unfair process -- to try to stop the Climate Justice Plan from being adopted.
Climate Action Rooted in Justice
Multnomah County is taking action to stop the climate crisis from getting worse, and is working toward a vision of making our community healthier, more resilient and fair.
multco.us
November 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
NW Natural, Zenith, and the Portland Business Alliance tried (unsuccessfully) to kill the Office of Sustainability earlier this year and are now using fossil fuel industry delay tactics -- whining about allegedly unfair process -- to try to stop the Climate Justice Plan from being adopted.
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NEW: We reviewed 700+ videos, hours of footage from ICE protesters and counterprotesters in Portland.
In 2 months before Trump said he was sending the National Guard, federal officers fire on, grab, pepper-spray or tear gas people 20 times -- without charging anyone. "Gratuitous," one expert said.
In 2 months before Trump said he was sending the National Guard, federal officers fire on, grab, pepper-spray or tear gas people 20 times -- without charging anyone. "Gratuitous," one expert said.
What Really Happened in Portland Before Trump Deployed the National Guard
In the two months before Trump’s decision, criminal charges were announced against only three people. On nights when physical conflict did erupt, it often came from police firing on, shoving, pepper-s...
www.propublica.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
NEW: We reviewed 700+ videos, hours of footage from ICE protesters and counterprotesters in Portland.
In 2 months before Trump said he was sending the National Guard, federal officers fire on, grab, pepper-spray or tear gas people 20 times -- without charging anyone. "Gratuitous," one expert said.
In 2 months before Trump said he was sending the National Guard, federal officers fire on, grab, pepper-spray or tear gas people 20 times -- without charging anyone. "Gratuitous," one expert said.
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Fossil fuels are bad for our climate and our health. A new report from @psr.org shows how coal, oil & gas harm every system of the body at every stage of our lives. Learn more: psr.org/fuelingsickness.
November 5, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Fossil fuels are bad for our climate and our health. A new report from @psr.org shows how coal, oil & gas harm every system of the body at every stage of our lives. Learn more: psr.org/fuelingsickness.
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Preparing for the Domestic Terrorism Apparatus, Hosted by NLGR
Monday, November 10, 2025, 8:00pm ET / 7:00pm CT / 6:00pm MT / 5:00pm PT
As the administration moves to expand its domestic terrorism framework, new policies and rhetoric are raising alarm among social justice advocates.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 8:00pm ET / 7:00pm CT / 6:00pm MT / 5:00pm PT
As the administration moves to expand its domestic terrorism framework, new policies and rhetoric are raising alarm among social justice advocates.
November 3, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Preparing for the Domestic Terrorism Apparatus, Hosted by NLGR
Monday, November 10, 2025, 8:00pm ET / 7:00pm CT / 6:00pm MT / 5:00pm PT
As the administration moves to expand its domestic terrorism framework, new policies and rhetoric are raising alarm among social justice advocates.
Monday, November 10, 2025, 8:00pm ET / 7:00pm CT / 6:00pm MT / 5:00pm PT
As the administration moves to expand its domestic terrorism framework, new policies and rhetoric are raising alarm among social justice advocates.
“Environmental groups […] continued to express misgivings about the city’s increased reliance on biofuels. The groups said they would prefer the city instead focus on boosting public transportation and prioritizing electrification via more charging infrastructure & grants for electric bikes & cars.”
“We’re pleased that the city didn’t bow to pressure from the fossil fuel industry in this instance, but we still have serious concerns about the actual carbon emissions reductions that can be expected from renewable fuels and biofuels,” said Nick Caleb, an attorney with @breachcollectiv.bsky.social
Portland won’t weaken its policy to phase out petroleum diesel and replace it with biofuels
The rollback recommended by the Renewable Fuels Standards Advisory Committee would have allowed trucks to continue to emit black carbon, or “soot,” at a higher level and for longer than under the orig...
www.oregonlive.com
October 31, 2025 at 4:48 AM
“Environmental groups […] continued to express misgivings about the city’s increased reliance on biofuels. The groups said they would prefer the city instead focus on boosting public transportation and prioritizing electrification via more charging infrastructure & grants for electric bikes & cars.”
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“We’re pleased that the city didn’t bow to pressure from the fossil fuel industry in this instance, but we still have serious concerns about the actual carbon emissions reductions that can be expected from renewable fuels and biofuels,” said Nick Caleb, an attorney with @breachcollectiv.bsky.social
Portland won’t weaken its policy to phase out petroleum diesel and replace it with biofuels
The rollback recommended by the Renewable Fuels Standards Advisory Committee would have allowed trucks to continue to emit black carbon, or “soot,” at a higher level and for longer than under the orig...
www.oregonlive.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:50 AM
“We’re pleased that the city didn’t bow to pressure from the fossil fuel industry in this instance, but we still have serious concerns about the actual carbon emissions reductions that can be expected from renewable fuels and biofuels,” said Nick Caleb, an attorney with @breachcollectiv.bsky.social
Things are hard.
Earlier this month, Breach and our allies hosted the Portland's Future: It's in Our Hands event. It brought much-needed connection, energy, and joy into our community during a tense time.
Read our recap 👇 #PublicPower #Portland
Earlier this month, Breach and our allies hosted the Portland's Future: It's in Our Hands event. It brought much-needed connection, energy, and joy into our community during a tense time.
Read our recap 👇 #PublicPower #Portland
Building Power in Tense Times | Breach Collective
The People Power for Public Power conference and Portland's Future: It's in Our Hands event brought together organizers from across the country to exchange lessons, celebrate wins, and strengthen the ...
www.breachcollective.org
October 29, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Things are hard.
Earlier this month, Breach and our allies hosted the Portland's Future: It's in Our Hands event. It brought much-needed connection, energy, and joy into our community during a tense time.
Read our recap 👇 #PublicPower #Portland
Earlier this month, Breach and our allies hosted the Portland's Future: It's in Our Hands event. It brought much-needed connection, energy, and joy into our community during a tense time.
Read our recap 👇 #PublicPower #Portland
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If you or someone you know needs food assistance, find resources near you by entering your zip code at OregonFoodFinder.org — available in 19 languages.
October 29, 2025 at 10:22 PM
If you or someone you know needs food assistance, find resources near you by entering your zip code at OregonFoodFinder.org — available in 19 languages.
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Water, Food, Health, Air, Climate Justice and more
on the line right here in Portland.
Check it out and see if you can make one work:
3 - 5 pm Tues. or Thurs. between now and mid-December
multco.us/info/climate...
on the line right here in Portland.
Check it out and see if you can make one work:
3 - 5 pm Tues. or Thurs. between now and mid-December
multco.us/info/climate...
Make sure to put some of these community forums on your calendar.
It's really important to continue to show up as industry tries to undermine this community driven process.
NW Natural, Zenith, and others are trying to stop aggressive climate justice action & some commissioners are weak kneed.
It's really important to continue to show up as industry tries to undermine this community driven process.
NW Natural, Zenith, and others are trying to stop aggressive climate justice action & some commissioners are weak kneed.
Climate Justice Plan Community Forum
Join us for a series of events to discuss the strategies and metrics for the twelve goals of our Climate Justice Plan. Have your voice heard and help shape our community's climate justice future.
multco.us
October 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Water, Food, Health, Air, Climate Justice and more
on the line right here in Portland.
Check it out and see if you can make one work:
3 - 5 pm Tues. or Thurs. between now and mid-December
multco.us/info/climate...
on the line right here in Portland.
Check it out and see if you can make one work:
3 - 5 pm Tues. or Thurs. between now and mid-December
multco.us/info/climate...
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Make sure to put some of these community forums on your calendar.
It's really important to continue to show up as industry tries to undermine this community driven process.
NW Natural, Zenith, and others are trying to stop aggressive climate justice action & some commissioners are weak kneed.
It's really important to continue to show up as industry tries to undermine this community driven process.
NW Natural, Zenith, and others are trying to stop aggressive climate justice action & some commissioners are weak kneed.
Climate Justice Plan Community Forum
Join us for a series of events to discuss the strategies and metrics for the twelve goals of our Climate Justice Plan. Have your voice heard and help shape our community's climate justice future.
multco.us
October 23, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Make sure to put some of these community forums on your calendar.
It's really important to continue to show up as industry tries to undermine this community driven process.
NW Natural, Zenith, and others are trying to stop aggressive climate justice action & some commissioners are weak kneed.
It's really important to continue to show up as industry tries to undermine this community driven process.
NW Natural, Zenith, and others are trying to stop aggressive climate justice action & some commissioners are weak kneed.
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In related news, the State of Oregon and industry are both trying to use “clean fuels” policy to convince city planners not to reduce the amount of liquid fuels at the CEI Hub.
In an astounding move, they say we won’t be able to meet our greenhouse gas emission goals unless we add more fuels to hub
In an astounding move, they say we won’t be able to meet our greenhouse gas emission goals unless we add more fuels to hub
Make sure to put some of these community forums on your calendar.
It's really important to continue to show up as industry tries to undermine this community driven process.
NW Natural, Zenith, and others are trying to stop aggressive climate justice action & some commissioners are weak kneed.
It's really important to continue to show up as industry tries to undermine this community driven process.
NW Natural, Zenith, and others are trying to stop aggressive climate justice action & some commissioners are weak kneed.
Climate Justice Plan Community Forum
Join us for a series of events to discuss the strategies and metrics for the twelve goals of our Climate Justice Plan. Have your voice heard and help shape our community's climate justice future.
multco.us
October 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
In related news, the State of Oregon and industry are both trying to use “clean fuels” policy to convince city planners not to reduce the amount of liquid fuels at the CEI Hub.
In an astounding move, they say we won’t be able to meet our greenhouse gas emission goals unless we add more fuels to hub
In an astounding move, they say we won’t be able to meet our greenhouse gas emission goals unless we add more fuels to hub
Wondering where things are at with climate action in Eugene?
An opportunity is presenting itself 👀 and Breach and our allies are ready to put pressure where necessary to make sure the City lives up to its goals as best it can.
We need the just energy transition we deserve.
An opportunity is presenting itself 👀 and Breach and our allies are ready to put pressure where necessary to make sure the City lives up to its goals as best it can.
We need the just energy transition we deserve.
Eugene’s Climate Action Is Falling Behind — Here’s How the City Can Get Back on Track | Breach Collective
Eugene’s Climate Recovery Ordinance set some of the nation’s boldest climate targets, but nearly a decade later, progress has stalled. City operations have cut emissions by only 24%, and community-wid...
www.breachcollective.org
October 23, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Wondering where things are at with climate action in Eugene?
An opportunity is presenting itself 👀 and Breach and our allies are ready to put pressure where necessary to make sure the City lives up to its goals as best it can.
We need the just energy transition we deserve.
An opportunity is presenting itself 👀 and Breach and our allies are ready to put pressure where necessary to make sure the City lives up to its goals as best it can.
We need the just energy transition we deserve.
Guess what! Energy efficiency makes utility bills go down! 🤯
@acadiacenter.bsky.social found that energy efficiency solutions, like heat pumps, are saving New Englanders billions on their utility bills. As the federal government cuts clean energy funding, state efficiency programs are critical in helping lower energy bills. www.utilitydive.com/news/energy-...
Energy efficiency is reducing Northeast peak demand, electricity bills: Acadia
“It is more important than ever for policymakers, advocates, program administrators, and consumers to understand the value ... of energy efficiency resource acquisition,” said Acadia’s Jamie Dickerson...
www.utilitydive.com
October 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Guess what! Energy efficiency makes utility bills go down! 🤯
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Just what everyone wants, refrigerators that burn MORE energy! Rolling back appliance efficiency standards will raise energy bills & slow innovation. Weak rules proposed by the Trump administration mean higher costs for families & fewer opportunities for U.S. workers to compete globally.
Rolling back appliance efficiency rules could imperil the US manufacturing boom
The Trump administration’s onshoring ambitions are on their way to being compromised by its anti-efficiency policies.
www.latitudemedia.com
October 20, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Just what everyone wants, refrigerators that burn MORE energy! Rolling back appliance efficiency standards will raise energy bills & slow innovation. Weak rules proposed by the Trump administration mean higher costs for families & fewer opportunities for U.S. workers to compete globally.
We just submitted public comment on the CEI Hub Policy Project on behalf of @orsierraclub.bsky.social, @portlanddsa.bsky.social, @350pdx.bsky.social, @oregonpsr.bsky.social, @braidedriverpdx.bsky.social, @birdallianceoregon.bsky.social + many more.
You have until 5 PM today to submit! 👇
You have until 5 PM today to submit! 👇
October 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
We just submitted public comment on the CEI Hub Policy Project on behalf of @orsierraclub.bsky.social, @portlanddsa.bsky.social, @350pdx.bsky.social, @oregonpsr.bsky.social, @braidedriverpdx.bsky.social, @birdallianceoregon.bsky.social + many more.
You have until 5 PM today to submit! 👇
You have until 5 PM today to submit! 👇
It's your last chance! Submit your comment now!
🚨 Public comments are OPEN on Portland’s CEI Hub 🚨
This fuel tank farm holds 90% of Oregon’s liquid fuel in an earthquake zone. It's a disaster waiting to happen and we need your voice to help protect our health, safety, and environment.
Take action now 👇 #Portland #ClimateJustice #CEIHub
This fuel tank farm holds 90% of Oregon’s liquid fuel in an earthquake zone. It's a disaster waiting to happen and we need your voice to help protect our health, safety, and environment.
Take action now 👇 #Portland #ClimateJustice #CEIHub
Demand a Safer Portland! Stop the CEI Hub Time Bomb!
Tell City Hall to Choose Public Health and Safety Over Corporate Profits at the CEI Hub Portland faces a historic choice—one that will determine our city’s safety and environmental legacy for generat...
actionnetwork.org
October 17, 2025 at 1:16 AM
It's your last chance! Submit your comment now!