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Oregon to temporarily delay zero-emission trucks rules
Oregon to temporarily delay efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from medium- to heavy-duty trucks. DEQ regulators will work on developing permanent rules during the next six months.

Public will get a little longer to weigh in on Oregon’s program to cut carbon emissions
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has extended the public comment period for the Climate Protection Program until Sept. 27.

Amount of planet-warming carbon dioxide that Oregon farmland absorbs overinflated, study finds
State and federal leaders have put millions into improving crops and soils so they absorb more carbon dioxide, but across the U.S. that would only cut 3% of agricultural emissions, researchers found.

Eugene seeks new decarbonization strategies after failure of natural gas ban
A year after the failure of its natural gas ban, the City of Eugene is looking for new ways to reduce carbon emissions.

Oregon State scientists discover metal capable of removing carbon dioxide from air
The process could help improve nascent technologies in capturing carbon dioxide from the air to slow the impacts of global climate change.

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Big Carbon Polluters Face New Emissions Rule In Washington
New carbon pollution rules in Washington will pack the biggest wallop for cement makers, oil refiners and paper mills.