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Oregon adopts Clean Trucks Rules as state fights Trump’s challenge
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s commission adopted permanent Clean Truck Rules, but they are unenforceable due to a Trump administration challenge.
Environment
Under Trump’s new law, Oregon could lose big on solar and wind energy projects
Under the Trump Adminstration's One Big Beautiful Bill, Oregon could lose about 4 gigawatts of planned wind and solar energy, or enough energy to power one million homes.
Science & Environment
Oregon has a massive new wave energy testing facility. But who is going to use it?
Oregon’s PacWave testing facility is now complete, but delays and cuts to federal funding for renewable energy development could impact its future.
Science & Environment
Scientists study dust devils in southeast Oregon’s Alvord Desert
Mysterious whirlwinds of dirt could help researchers understand the climate on Mars and plan future missions.
Oregon Coast’s blue tiny visitors spark a son’s memory of his late father’s sailboat
While walking Hobbit Beach near Florence on Sunday, photographer Robin Loznak spotted around 100 Velella velella washed ashore.
Environment
Oregon launches statewide recycling system
Large companies will start paying into a program to expand and unify Oregon's recycling system, helping more cities offer recycling services.
Politics
House passes Trump’s domestic policy bill. Here are 5 ways it will impact Oregon
Congressional Republicans have passed their sweeping domestic policy bill. In Oregon, the impacts of the legislation will be significant.
Science & Environment
Cascadia earthquake tsunami threat may not be quite as bad as we thought (but it’s still bad)
New evidence suggests current estimates about tsunami size and how quickly waves make it to shore may be too high and too fast for some parts of the Northwest coast.
As Oregon launches one-stop guide to energy rebates, financial support for some rebates is in peril
The Oregon Department of Energy launched the Energy HIPPO, or the Hub for Incentive Programs and Projects in Oregon, to help Oregonians learn what energy rebates they qualify for.
Vulnerable Portlanders receive relief from high heat through city program
The Portland Clean Energy Fund's Cooling Portland continues to install free air conditioning units for the city's most vulnerable residents.