Jena Hughes loves to kick box, and also an Associate Planner with the City of Beaverton. Her main focus the past couple years has been affordable house and housing justice. Central to understanding the experience of climate front line communities in...

In this session of the Climate Front Line, I interview Michele Crim, Chief Sustainability Officer for City of Portland’s Bureau of Planning and Sustainability (Oregon). Michele was pivotal to the City of Portland’s Climate Action Plan, which was awarded as the best in the world in 2016. Listen in as she discusses the Climate Action Plan, why it was recognized internationally, the importance of youth, and the work ahead.

In the first episode of the Climate Front Line, you will meet me, Alfredo. You will hear from my community members, and interview them on how it is they understand what I do. I discuss my role in climate change and mainstream environmental movement.