Portland'S Toxic Air Problem
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Health Report Due This Month Delayed As Bullseye Glass Launches Federal Case
A key health report on air quality near Bullseye Glass has pushed back to 2018 as the company launches a federal case against the state.
Bullseye Glass Sues Oregon Governor, Regulatory Agencies
The company's lawsuit claims Oregon regulators inappropriately targeted the art glass maker.
Portlanders Weigh In On Oregon's New Air Pollution Rules
At a hearing in Portland Wednesday, Oregon environmental regulators took questions and comments on the new statewide air pollution rules they’re proposing.
Oregon's New Air Pollution Rules Are Already Being Debated
Oregon is proposing new air pollution rules that would set limits on the total health risk a polluter can pose to its neighbors.
Gov. Brown Promises 'Sweeping Change' From New Air Pollution Rules
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown is promising “sweeping change” from the new state air pollution rule-making process now underway.
Oregon Health Authority Offers Free Soil Tests
The Oregon Health Authority is offering free soil screenings at a public meeting in Portland next week. The event comes after concerns about toxic metals in the air.
Uroboros' Impending Closure Deals Another Blow To NW Art Glass
North Portland art glass supplier Uroboros is the second this year to see the end of the line.
Portland Glass Maker Uroboros To Close After Air Quality Concerns
Portland-based glass maker Uroboros announced Wednesday it will discontinue operations in 2017 barring its sale, according to a news release.
Oregon Health Authority Reports Selenium Spike Near SE Portland Daycare
The Oregon Health Authority says an increase in selenium concentrations near Bullseye Glass Company has prompted an inspection.
Expanded Air Monitoring Detects Toxic Metals Around Precision Castparts
Southeast Portland air near a manufacturing plant run by Precision Castparts is polluted with unhealthy levels of the heavy metals nickel, hexavalent chromium and arsenic, according to the latest batch of air monitoring data.