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Internal Communications Coordinator

Rebekah Olstad worked in the Communications Department at Earthjustice.

Activists who oppose Royal Dutch Shell's plans to drill for oil in the Arctic Ocean prepare their kayaks for the "Paddle in Seattle" protest in May 2015, in Seattle. These initial protests have sparked similar #ShellNo kayaktivism around the U.S.
July 21, 2015

Kayaktivists Say ‘Shell No!’ to Arctic Drilling

By Rebekah Olstad  /  Headquarters Office

Groups all around the country took a stand (and raised a paddle) to protect the Arctic Ocean on a national day of action on July 18.

The Refinery Healing Walk is an opportunity to bring people together to combat air pollution issues.
June 19, 2015

Quiet Contemplation: Refinery Healing Walks Seek to Bring Communities Together

By Rebekah Olstad  /  California Office

This weekend people will come together for a Refinery Corridor Healing Walk to raise awareness to the dangers that refineries pose to surrounding communities.

Drought conditions are threatening Emigrant Lake in Ashland, Oregon.
May 28, 2015

Thirsty Thursdays: Drought News Roundup

By Rebekah Olstad  /  Headquarters Office

Thirsty Thursdays is our bimonthly blog series exploring the historic drought in the western United States.

Oakland fracking march
February 23, 2015

Californians Break Records to Fight Fracking

By Rebekah Olstad  /  Headquarters Office

On February 7th, thousands of Californians marched in the streets of downtown Oakland in what has been billed as the largest anti-fracking rally in U.S. history.