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
Oregon Business - Energy and Environment
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
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?
- Published in Energy and Environment
- Written by Nick Cunningham
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.
- Published in Energy and Environment
- Written by Sander Gusinow
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.
- Published in Energy and Environment
- Written by Kim Moore
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.
- Published in Energy and Environment
- Written by Nick Cunningham
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.
- Published in Energy and Environment
- Written by Nick Cunningham
Solar Study Highlights Rural Potential
Rural land with older energy grids creates ideal conditions for solar energy companies, according to a new industry report.
- Published in Energy and Environment
- Written by Sander Gusinow
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.
- Published in Energy and Environment
- Written by Sander Gusinow
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.
- Published in Energy and Environment
- Written by Sander Gusinow