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All gas companies in Oregon fail to gain approval for plans on meeting state’s climate goals
The state Public Utilities Commission rejected all three plans, saying they were ‘unreasonably optimistic’ about future gas demand.
Portland will ban all gas-powered leaf blowers by 2028
The city will start phasing out gas-powered leaf blowers in 2026 with a full prohibition starting in 2028.
How a Northwest tribe is escaping a rising ocean
The Quinault Indian Nation in Washington state is gradually moving the village of Taholah away from a rising Pacific Ocean. Other communities in the U.S. may need to take a similar approach.
Portland bureaus seek to fill budget gaps from climate fund, as committee concerns arise
With city bureau budgets due in mid-February, Portland officials are looking to the city’s clean energy fund to help fill financial gaps and ensure the spending fulfills the clean energy funds’ intent.
Climate-friendly homes offer Grand Ronde’s tribal elders affordability and comfort against climate change
A partnership between the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and Energy Trust of Oregon is leading the way in overcoming two issues at once — the affordable housing shortage and high greenhouse gas emissions.
Federal judge in Oregon denies efforts to dismiss climate lawsuit filed by young people
A federal judge in Eugene has denied U.S. Department of Justice motions to dismiss a climate lawsuit brought by 21 youth plaintiffs. This could clear the way for the case to finally go to trial.
As tree species face decline, ‘assisted migration’ gains popularity in Pacific Northwest
‘Assisted migration’ means humans can help trees keep up with climate change by moving them to more favorable ecosystems faster than the trees could migrate on their own.
Oregonians can help document ‘king tides’ through coastal photos
The Oregon King Tides Project is requesting photos taken on the coast during specific winter days, when the ocean tides are at their highest.
A naturalist finds hope despite climate change in an era he calls ‘The End of Eden’
South African naturalist Adam Welz has traveled the world, documenting the profound impact of climate change on wild species. He says his research has convinced him despair isn't the answer.
More protections coming for old-growth forests under federal plans
Changes to the U.S. Forest Service’s national and Northwest forest plans should protect more old-growth trees from wildfire and climate change.