air pollution

In a new report from the American Lung Association, Eugene-Springfield made the list of top five most polluted cities in the U.S. when it comes to air pollution.

Already in effect in Portland, the goal is to limit auto commute trips in an effort to decrease air pollution.

The air around Oakridge is now being tested for the presence of toxic pollutants.

Stagnant air in the southern Willamette Valley has led the Lane Regional Air Protection Agency to urge people to avoid burning wood to heat their homes for the next few days

A new report tracking air quality across the country found Eugene and Springfield experienced 73 days of elevated air pollution in 2020. The ‘Trouble in…

The Eugene activism group Beyond Toxics will host the fourth installment of their Environmental Justice webinar on Wednesday. The discussion will focus on…

For the past year, Beyond Toxics has been canvassing neighborhoods in West Eugene and asking community members to fill out an environmental health survey.…

There’s good news and bad news about Lane County’s Air Quality from a recent American Lung Association report. The area gets an “A” for its low ozone…

During a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee meeting, Oregon U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley pressed the top official on air quality to investigate…

Officials are forecasting a rise in air pollution levels in the region through the weekend. Residents of the South Willamette Valley and the Bend area are…

Foggy days are common during Oregon winters. When damp air lingers for too long, it can lead to health problems.Air stagnation occurs when two layers of…

The South Willamette Valley consistently ranks high nationally for levels of air pollution. According to the American Lung Association, Eugene-Springfield…