Currently in Portland — December 9th, 2021

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Rain—for some it evokes a sense of coziness, for others, it represents a cleansing of the spirit. It is also well documented that falling rain sets the stage for flourishing romance. Whatever your symbology, pick it and go with it cause the rain ain’t going anywhere anytime soon in the Portland Metro. Periods of cold rain persist tonight and through the day tomorrow, and each and everyday into next week. Be weary of the potential for slippery roads up in the higher elevations early tomorrow morning as lows drop to near freezing which may create some icy spots. —Lauren Casey

Currently founder, Eric Holthaus interviewed Arvind Ravikumar — a professor at The Hildebrand Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering at the University of Texas-Austin, for The Phoenix.

They discuss a just transition and what the Biden administration has the power to do with or without Congress. Ravikumar shares his insightful perspective as an environmental justice advocate about what is at stake for communities if meaningful investments in a just transition are not made. Read the interview with Ravikumar for more on what a just transition can look like in the U.S. and globally.