Climate

An investigation by OPB and ProPublica found that Oregon and Washington are trailing the nation in adding renewable energy, despite ambitious goals set by lawmakers in both states.

A coalition of 15 states, including Oregon, is suing over President Donald Trump’s efforts to fast-track energy-related projects, saying the administration is bypassing environmental protection laws and threatening endangered species, critical habitat and cultural resources.

The annual range of deaths was 130 to 5,100, the study showed, with the highest in states such as Oregon and California.

Many of the world’s largest shipping nations decided on Friday to impose a minimum tax of $100 for every ton of carbon dioxide emitted by ships, if their planet-heating emissions are not already accounted for.

Ten Oregon projects are among more than 470 across the country stuck in limbo, with recipients denied access to millions in funding.

State climatologist Larry O’Neill, who works closely with National Weather Service personnel, says the impact of cuts on Oregon could be critical.

The state’s largest federal grant, a $197 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant, and the $86 million Solar For All Grant are suspended. Oregon agencies don't know when — or if — the promised funds will be released.

The Portland Clean Energy Fund has now allocated more than $740 million to city bureaus, roughly half of its overall spending.

Oregon has hundreds of millions of dollars in unpaid bills from this year's wildfire season. Here's what you need to know.

The Portland Clean Energy Fund will boost spending to more than $1.5 billion over the next five years.