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Climate Science

Winemakers head to the Pacific Northwest amid changing climate, environmental factors

The Story

Coastal communities voice concerns as Oregon offshore wind energy projects move forward

The Federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced two draft Wind Energy Areas near Brookings and Coos Bay for potential development.
Environment

‘They're not listening to coastal communities’: Fishermen, tribes voice concerns on two Oregon coast sites eyed for offshore wind farms

The Federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced two draft Wind Energy Areas near Brookings and Coos Bay for potential development.
Environment

OSU study finds new way to test for toxic algae

Amid a health advisory for algae blooms in the Willamette River near downtown Portland, researchers have been developing a new way to figure out which are toxic.
Climate Science

What you should know about watching the Perseids in Washington

To find a spot dark enough, stargazers may have to drive a while outside of the Puget Sound area. Here's what else you should know to catch the meteor shower.
Education

New OSU study focuses on dam removal costs

The study compiled costs for 668 dams removed from 1965 to 2020 in the U.S.
Climate Science

Record heat waves illuminate plight of poorest Americans who suffer without air conditioning

As climate change fans hotter and longer heat waves the poorest Americans suffer the hottest days with the fewest defenses.
Nation World

Rare fungus has been spreading across US in recent years. Scientists say climate change could be driving its rise.

Candida auris is a globally emerging public health threat that can cause severe illness, including bloodstream, wound and respiratory infections.
Local News

New project to locate neighborhoods most at risk in extreme heat in metro area counties

Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas County began a joint project to locate communities in need of more cooling shelters and tree canopies.
Politics

Eugene reverses natural gas ban after ruling by federal appeals court

Opponents of the measure gathered enough signatures to force a city-wide vote and then a federal appeals court struck down a similar law in Berkeley, California.
Environment

Eugene reverses controversial natural gas ban measure

Opponents of the measure gathered enough signatures to force a city-wide vote and then a federal appeals court struck down a similar law in Berkeley, California.
Climate Change

Gorge winemaker contemplates a smokier future after Tunnel 5 fire: 'This is probably our new reality'

The Loop de Loop Wines vineyard was spared by the blaze, but the owner said she's preparing for a future where climate change causes more fires.

Police name man killed in Sept. 28 Southeast Portland homicide

Monday classes canceled at Hazelbrook Middle School in Tualatin after bomb threat connected to viral video prompted evacuations Friday

Warmer weekend on the way

New York City area under state of emergency after storms flood subways, strand people in cars

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Winemakers head to the Pacific Northwest amid changing climate, environmental factors

Coastal communities voice concerns as Oregon offshore wind energy projects move forward

‘They're not listening to coastal communities’: Fishermen, tribes voice concerns on two Oregon coast sites eyed for offshore wind farms

OSU study finds new way to test for toxic algae

What you should know about watching the Perseids in Washington

New OSU study focuses on dam removal costs

Record heat waves illuminate plight of poorest Americans who suffer without air conditioning

Rare fungus has been spreading across US in recent years. Scientists say climate change could be driving its rise.

New project to locate neighborhoods most at risk in extreme heat in metro area counties

Eugene reverses natural gas ban after ruling by federal appeals court

Eugene reverses controversial natural gas ban measure

Gorge winemaker contemplates a smokier future after Tunnel 5 fire: 'This is probably our new reality'

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