Exclusive: DEQ report shows big jump in Oregon greenhouse-gas emissions
A report released yesterday shows greenhouse emissions are on the rise in Oregon — and that a huge chunk comes from people buying more stuff.
climate change
Elephants in the room
As airline travel and consumption skyrocket, a move is afoot to slash the greenhouse gas emissions generated by maritime and aviation activity.
Wildfire apocalypse: Climate change vs. forest management
A complex web of factors is responsible for Oregon’s terrible, horrible, no good very bad fire season.
State ups ante on safeguarding workers from toxic chemicals
Workers are poised to receive better protection against exposure to two toxic substances, as an agency prepares to move on a long-awaited plan to change outdated standards that fail to shield employees from carcinogens known to cause serious illnesses and even death.
Oregon missing from new U.S. climate alliance
The governors of California, Washington and New York have formed the United States Climate Alliance in response to President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement.
100 Best Green Workplace winners sound alarm over U.S. withdrawal from Paris climate deal
Amid rumors of the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate pact, several of the top ten Best Green Workplaces in Oregon called on local businesses to take the lead in reducing carbon emissions.
Testing climate leadership with cap and trade
As an avowed climate change denier moves into the White House, proponents of emissions reductions policies are pinning their hopes even more on the states.
NuScale CEO mum on U.S. Chamber board-policy disconnect
One week after the U.S. Chamber of Commerce anointed NuScale Power CEO John Hopkins chair of the board, a story was published in the New York Times stating that the chambers’ 108 board members were not in sync with the organization’s policy positions.
Oregon BEST announces new consortium
Oregon BEST announced a new consortium to bring together businesses and green building researchers.