Currently in Portland — October 19th, 2023:

The weather, currently.

The clouds are making a return, and the rain isn’t far behind. Friday will be fairly pleasant, with a mix of clouds and sun, and a high temp that should hit around 70. From there, temps will get cooler and the chance of rain will increase. Saturday should still be pretty nice (and perfect for fall activities) but by Saturday night and Sunday we’ll probably have some sprinkles at the least, and actual rain isn’t out of the question. Temps will be taking a dip, too, with Sunday’s high likely only hovering around 60. So get outside on Friday and Saturday if you can, because these nice days are going to grow more rare as the season continues.

— Stella Harris

What you need to know, currently.

As the horrors in Palestine-Israel continue to unfold, it feels necessary to reiterate — as we have before in this newsletter — how climate justice, all systems of oppression, and humanitarian crises are connected.

As climate reporter Yessenia Funes put it in her newsletter Possibilities:

“What is climate justice in a world where people are not free? How can we talk about a green future when some communities don't have a future to look forward to? How can cultures come together to talk about emissions reductions when they don't even have peace?”

Below are a few stories and pieces of writing that highlight this truth:

— Abbie Veitch

What you can do, currently.

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