Climate Lecture, hosted by TESC’s Center for Climate Action and Sustainability: Chevron, Palestine, and the Climate: Intersections of Extractive Industry and Global Injustice.

Details – Wednesday, October 15th, 11:30 AM, The Evergreen State College, Recital Hall.

Representatives from Palestine Action South Sound and Economics for Everyone (E4E) will present on the intersections between climate destruction, corporate accountability, and human rights. Their talk will explore:

Chevron’s global environmental impact, including its legacy of pollution in the Ecuadorian Amazon and its role as the top investor-owned contributor to climate pollution.
The occupation of Palestine and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with historical context and current conditions.
The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, its origins in South African anti-apartheid efforts, and its application to Israeli policies.
Chevron’s direct involvement in Israel’s energy sector, including its ownership of major gas fields and infrastructure linked to the region.
Local and regional organizing efforts, including Tumwater-based actions and coordinated campaigns along the I-5 corridor demanding Chevron’s divestment from Israel.
Reach out to ClimateAction@evergreen.edu for details or virtual viewing link