Report: State Has $5.3B Invested in Fossil Fuel Companies
Environmental coalition asks for divestment, greater transparency.
Energy and Environment
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Begin Second Round of Demolition at Blue Heron Site
Tribe also expects to begin constructing streets at the site in 2023.
Oregon senate passes mattress recycling program bill
SB 1576 would establish a mattress recycling program funded by a tax on new mattresses, but opponents say Oregon taxpayers are overburdened.
Grand Ronde, Stantec to Partner on Assessment, Remediation at Former Blue Heron Site
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde won an $800,000 EPA grant to begin assessing the toll of industry on the land near Willamette Falls.
How Pipes Might Save Western Farms
Many Oregon farmers rely on outdated irrigation systems that cause water losses they can no longer afford — and irrigation districts are racing to bring the infrastructure up to date.
Restoring Tumwata on the Walamt
For nearly 200 years, Willamette Falls was a hub for industrial production — and a major dam. But for 15,000 years before that, Northwest tribes used the site for fishing and ceremonial activities. Now tribes have a say in its future.
Oregon and China to Collaborate on Carbon-Neutral Technology
Leaders in China and Oregon laid out a path to partnership, academic collaboration and reshaping U.S.-China relations at the Climate Change & Sustainability in Oregon & China Forum.
OSHA Investigating 117 Workplace Complaints Made Due to Heat Wave
Five Oregonians died during record-shattering temperatures — though only two have been linked to heat.
The Salmon and the Snake
Breaching the Snake River dams may offer the best shot at ensuring a healthy future for salmon in the Columbia Basin. Can a grand bargain be reached to reimagine the region with fewer dams?