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?
Energy and Environment
Blue Energy’s Big Future
Offshore wind power would bring much-needed revenue to coastal communities, but the sector must mature quickly to keep up with the competition.
Harnessing the Worth of Water
A new Portland company sees opportunity in recycling wastewater, as drought and water scarcity present looming social and economic challenges.
Filling the Void
The growth of wind and solar industries brings a critical source of revenue and jobs to rural counties, and the occasional dustup over land use.
Digging Out
The wildfires that destroyed communities and businesses in September pose a threat to the economy if nothing is done to prevent their spread.
Solar Study Highlights Rural Potential
Rural land with older energy grids creates ideal conditions for solar energy companies, according to a new industry report.
Wildfires Show Cost of Climate Change
As wildfires lay waste to thousands of homes and businesses, the cost of climate change is accelerating a shift in investor behavior.
How Solar Survives Without Government Backing
With state subsidies on the chopping block, the future of solar energy could depend on credit unions and entrepreneurship.
Lawsuit Looms Over Carbon Regs
As state agencies move forward with Gov. Kate Brown’s executive order to curtail carbon emissions, an alliance of oil and gas consumers set the stage for a legal battle.
A Climate Changed
Gov. Kate Brown’s executive order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions could give the state the economic boost needed to recover from COVID-19.