Feds Accelerate Lithium Project On Nevada-Oregon Border
The yearslong effort by HiTech Minerals to search for the lucrative chemical element got a sudden boost from the Bureau of Land Management.
Energy and Environment
A Spirited Response
The 2020 wildfires devastated Oregon’s wineries. A Newberg winery turned its spoiled grapes into stronger stuff — but they say another bad fire season will wipe them out.
Workforce Losses at BPA Will Have Grave Impacts on PNW Power Grid, Say Former Administrators
Wyden and Merkley condemn the cuts as ‘ludicrous;’ Former Bonneville administrator says Trump is ‘playing with fire.’
How Do You Stop an Overpopulated Species? Try Eating It.
Lacking natural predators and able to survive long after food sources are diminished, purple sea urchins are devastating kelp forests, an important carbon sink. The founders of a Newport startup have a plan to turn the tides for these spiky pests.
Analysts Say Oregon’s Growing Power Demand Could Lead to Blackouts
Advocates ask for more investment in Oregon’s grid to support the state’s data center industry and protect ratepayers.
Massive Solar Project Planned for Columbia River Gorge
Raleigh-based Pine Gate Renewables found fertile ground for a major clean energy project in rural Morrow County.
State Issues Rules to Monitor Ross Island Lagoon
Landowners Ross Island Sand & Gravel must test the stagnant pond near Portland to prevent blue-green algae blooms.
DEQ Holds Hearing, Takes Comments on Controversial Proposed Columbia River Refinery Project
The $2B NXTClean Fuels facility has several regulatory hurdles to clear before construction can begin in 2025.
Tactics: Farhad Ghafarzade Drives Ahead
Ghafarzade started Green Drop Garage to convert diesel engines to run on vegetable oil. Now focused on general car repair, the company just opened its fifth location.
In legal first, Multnomah County Sues Gas Utility for Alleged Deception on Climate Change
Local government adds NW Natural to a $50B global warming lawsuit against fossil fuel companies including Exxon, Chevron and Shell.