Cassandra Profita
Reporter for Earthfix-
Portland, Oregon, will fund clean energy in communities that are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. That's an idea that's part of President-elect Joe Biden's sweeping climate plan.
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Oregon’s devastating wildfire season forced thousands of firefighters to work and camp together during a deadly global pandemic. It seemed like a recipe for an outbreak, but officials only report seven cases of COVID-19 among the crews.
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the Portland General Electric plant in Eastern Oregon was long-targeted for a permanent closure. It happened on Thursday.
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In another first-in-the-nation move to address climate change, California will require automakers to sell more electric trucks. That could curb air pollution from the growing logistics industry.
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Oregon and Washington have joined 26 states and cities in suing the Trump administration over a new rule that weakens emission standards for cars and trucks.
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Two new members of Oregon’s State Land Board voted Tuesday to move forward with the controversial sale of the Elliott State Forest – despite opposition…
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Backers of a liquefied natural gas project at the northwestern corner of Oregon are calling it quits.Warrenton Mayor Mark Kujala says the development…
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A renewable energy company in Portland has cities across the globe taking a closer look at their water pipes. Lucid Energy has designed a mini-hydropower…
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Wildlife cops have uncovered a problem on the Columbia River. Poachers are catching and killing giant sturgeon. They're driven, in part, by global demand…
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Experts say a megaquake off the Northwest coast could hit anytime. When it does, many of us may struggle to find safe shelter, connect with loved ones,…