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Politics
Oregon governor candidates on how they’d handle climate change
OPB asked Christine Drazan, Betsy Johnson and Tina Kotek two questions about how they'd handle the issue.
Science & Environment
Study: Climate change affects mental health of young Oregonians
The Oregon Health Authority published a report on Tuesday highlighting how wildfires, heat waves and drought are creating fear, frustration and hopelessness among young people
Science & Environment
Oregon scientists say major Antarctic Glacier on verge of collapse
Oregon researchers working in Antarctica have found evidence that one of the world’s largest glaciers is undergoing serious deterioration.
Science & Environment
Researchers are asking Oregonians to take photos to help document sea-level rise during king tide event
King tides arrive this Friday at the Oregon Coast, and researchers are seeking photos from onlookers to better understand sea-level rise as climate change worsens.
Oregon Field Guide
Return To Mount Hood's Glacier Caves
The spectacular Mount Hood glacier caves that "Oregon Field Guide" documented in 2013 have all but disappeared. But why? Is it global warming, or is something else at play?
Think Out Loud
What's Oregon's Role In The Post-Paris Effort To Reduce Carbon?
Nearly 200 nations came together to agree to reduce emissions. What are states' roles in reaching the goals that were set?
This Winter, Expect Another El Niño
Central Oregon residents woke up to snow-capped peaks this Thursday. But this winter, don't expect a big snow season. The recent cold front is not necessarily a sign of snow to come.
Think Out Loud
Young People Sue Obama Over Climate Change
Eleven young Oregonians are part of a climate change lawsuit brought against the Obama administration, charging that failure to act to prevent catastrophic climate change violates their rights.
