Oregon OSHA Adopts New, Permanent Heat and Smoke Rules
Environmental and labor groups offer measured praise for the rules but say they still contain too many loopholes.
- Published in Energy and Environment
- Written by Christen McCurdy
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Report: State Has $5.3B Invested in Fossil Fuel Companies
Environmental coalition asks for divestment, greater transparency.
- Published in Energy and Environment
- Written by Christen McCurdy
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.
- Published in Energy and Environment
- Written by Christen McCurdy
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.
- Published in Energy and Environment
- Written by Sander Gusinow
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.
- Published in Energy and Environment
- Written by Christen McCurdy
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Many Oregon farmers rely on outdated irrigation systems that cause water losses they can no longer afford — and irrigation districts are racing to bring the infrastructure up to date.
- Published in Energy and Environment
- Written by Britany Robinson
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.
- Published in Energy and Environment
- Written by Jacqueline Keeler
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.
- Published in Energy and Environment
- Written by Sander Gusinow
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.
- Published in Energy and Environment
- Written by Christen McCurdy
Shifting Gears
The pandemic has given the impetus to businesses to prepare for the climate crisis.
- Published in Energy and Environment
- Written by Britany Robinson