Climate Activists Implore DEQ to Deny Key Zenith Energy Permit

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Past Related Episodes: 

• 8/23/23: Coming Down the Pipe: Records Raise Questions On City of Portland's Activity with Zenith Energy

• 9/20/23: Zenith Energy Under Investigation by City Auditor for Possible Lobbying Violations

Resources Mentioned & Further Reading:

• Coalition Letter to DEQ Director Leah Feldon 

• Video Explainer on Climate Activism Against Houston-based Zenith Energy's Activities in Portland

• Breach Collective's Call to Gov. Kotek to Direct DEQ to Deny Zenith's Air Contaminant Discharge Permit

• City of Portland's Earlier Denial of Zenith's LUCS Permit Application [August 2021]

• Zenith Energy sues City of Portland After 2021 LUCS Permit Denial [February 2022]

• City of Portland Statement on Zenith LUCS Permit Approval [October 2022] 

Episode Credits:

Reporting & Interview: Jeremiah Hayden, Street Roots Zuhl Fellow

Host & Producer: Nina Dabit, XRAY.FM Development Manager

Post-Production & Editing:  Kyle Gilmer, Residual Audio