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If somebody makes a mess, they should help to clean it up, right? That's a simple form of justice that most of us learn by kindergarten, and it is consistent with EMO's social principles.


Unfortunately, big companies continue to release pollution that threatens our safety, makes us sick, and superheats our communities. These companies have not been required to clean up their messes.


We can change that in Oregon.


During our Earth Summit in March, workshop participants prepared testimony in support of the Make Polluters Pay Bill (SB 1187). This Monday at 3 p.m., the bill has an important hearing in the Oregon Senate. Will you take a moment to...


  • Submit Written Testimony? It's easy, and even a few sentences will make a big difference. Please do this, if nothing else.


  • Register to Testify Live? Click on "Register to Testify" (underlined in the image below) to participate virtually or in person in the hearing on Monday at 3 p.m. Be prepared to testify in one minute, and if that is the case, simply state your name, location, affiliation, and your support for the bill. Then share why it matters to you as time allows.


By the way, THANK YOU to all who wrote, called, testified, and participated in the Big Day of Action in support of the Right to a Healthy Environment on March 26. Our partners at the Oregon Coalition for an Environmental Rights Amendment (OCERA) reported the following:


  • Over 120 people registered to participate!
  • We visited ALL offices on ALL floors of EACH house!
  • Out of 50 registered speakers for the hearing, 39 (78%) were in SUPPORT!
  • Out of 292 submitted written testimonies, 253 (87%) were in SUPPORT!
  • We made a solid impression on legislators and staff, thanks to YOU! 


In solidarity,


Peter Fargo

EMO Creation Justice Coordinator

P.S. Want to continue this momentum in Salem? Interfaith Advocacy Day is April 29. Register now!

Connect with EMO's Creation Justice Program

971-825-9569 | creationjustice@emoregon.org | emoregon.org

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