How to send Big Oil the opposite of a valentine

February 14, 2018

I love the Pacific Northwest. I love this place—our people, landscapes, and communities—and our shared commitment to building a brighter future for our region.

One thing I don’t love is Big Oil. That’s why I am proud that Climate Solutions is a member of the Stand Up to Oil coalition. Together, we have beaten the oil industry at every turn.

We have shown again and again that we can, we must, and we will stop new and expanded oil terminals in Washington and Oregon. Just a few weeks ago we defeated the proposal for the largest oil terminal in the country slated for Vancouver, WA when Governor Inslee rejected the proposal.

But even with big victories we know there are more fights ahead. Big Oil isn’t going to stop just because we ask politely and they aren’t going to stop even when we have an 8 out of 8 record for stopping them. That is where you come in.

A generous donor has issued this challenge to our coalition: raise $20,000 and they will match that $20,000, creating the Stand Up To Oil Rapid Response Fund.

The people of the Pacific Northwest know what we want for our region and more oil isn’t part of it. Climate Solutions and our partners need your help to build a Rapid Response Fund so we can effectively respond to whatever comes next. Being nimble is what has allowed us to win against Big Oil so far.

Your donation today will be matched and we are ready to mobilize immediately the next time Big Oil tries to push their way into our communities.

The oil industry isn’t going to give up on our region. But neither am I and I know neither are you. Please join me in showing love for the Pacific Northwest and donate today to the Stand Up to Oil Rapid Response Fund.

Thank you for protecting our communities and our climate.

Author Bio

Joëlle Robinson

Field Director, Climate Solutions

Joëlle engages community members and diverse constituencies—faith, health, youth, parents, business—to make their voices heard for climate solutions. She led the team of organizers to ensure we stopped any coal export from the U.S. West Coast over the past decade. On offense, she co-led the Field team to help pass the 100% Clean Electricity (Clean Energy Transition Act in 2019) and in 2022 collaborated with the Field team to ensure that all new buildings (commercial and residential) will be built with heat pumps per the State Building Code Council. She continues to conspire for good with them on many other local and state initiatives.

Joëlle was the Regional Outreach Coordinator of National Wildlife Federation where she focused on mobilizing hunters, anglers and concerned citizens around solutions to global warming. Previous work with Climate Solutions includes the NW Climate Connections partnership, serving as the Field Assistant for the successful Clean Cars campaign, and Field Director of the Renewable Fuel Standard, which passed in April 2006.

She previously served on the boards of Earth Ministry, Solar Washington, and Sierra Club Executive Committee. She’s currently President of the board of her 3 year-old!

Joëlle is Northwest born and raised who loves to hike, dance, travel and explore the natural world.

Her favorite quote is “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” — Mary Oliver