Activists brought their campaign against a Southern Oregon fossil fuel pipeline project to Portland Monday.
The protest was part of a national push by climate activists who worry that such projects will ensure the continued burning of fossil fuels, which contributes to global warming. The Portland event included a theatrical skit in a park and demonstrating in front of banks accused of financing pipelines and other fossil-fuel infrastructure.
The Portland demonstration focused on the proposed Pacific Connector Pipeline and Jordan Cove projects in Southern Oregon.

Tara Hopebringer (center) writes a public comment on the Jordan Cove LNG export terminal and Pacific Connector natural gas pipeline. To the left is Jonah Majure and on the right is Jessie Braverman.
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The project involves a pipeline and liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in the Coos Bay area. The proposed 229-mile-long pipeline…
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