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Coronavirus pandemic causes historic — but fleeting— drop in US climate emissions
As Americans stayed home during the pandemic, cars and planes produced less heat-trapping emissions. But the effect is only temporary.
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Department of Energy awards $77 million in incentive pay to Hanford contractors
The Department of Energy is awarding nearly $77 million in incentive pay to four contractors for their work at the Hanford nuclear reservation in fiscal 2020.

New Trump administration rule allows natural gas transport by rail in dense areas
Fifteen states are challenging the decision, arguing that the risk of explosion puts lives in danger. For one project, highly flammable gas will travel 200 miles through a busy East Coast corridor.

Pacific Power rates to drop in 2021 with shift away from coal
Pacific Power customers in Oregon will see lower rates on their electric bills next month in part because of the utility’s shift away from coal-fired power.
US judge voids permits for Columbia River methanol plant
A judge on Monday voided permits needed for a massive methanol plant on the Columbia River in southwestern Washington, agreeing with conservation groups that the project needs a more thorough environmental review.

US gives first-ever OK for small commercial nuclear reactor
The U.S. for the first time has approved a design for a small commercial nuclear reactor
Trump's environmental rollback will silence citizens' voices, critics in NW charge
Northwest conservation and anti-pollution organizations say the Trump administration’s changes to a bedrock environmental law from the Nixon era will have major impacts in the region.

All-electric Commuter Plane Begins Flight Testing In Moses Lake
A Cessna commuter plane retrofitted in Washington has taken the crown of the biggest all-electric airplane now flying.

Oregon Wave Energy Project Enters Critical Permitting Phase
Project managers hope to begin construction on the PacWave testing facility later this year.

Jordan Cove Energy Project Gets Federal Approval But State Permit Denials Remain
A federal commission gave its conditional approval Thursday to Southwest Oregon’s controversial Jordan Cove energy project.