Beyond Toxics

The Oregon Health Authority has issued the “final release” of its health consultation for locals living near the old J.H. Baxter plant in Eugene.

Residents in rural Benton County say they’re concerned about odor and fire risk at the Coffin Butte landfill.

The owner of the Coffin Butte landfill in Benton County is once again trying to expand.

Activists in Eugene are urging the city not to lay artificial turf at a city park, as they say it would pollute nearby ponds.

Eugene is considering restrictions on the building of new gas stations, including an outright ban. But some City Councilors are worried about pushback from the fossil fuel industry.

An environmental advocacy group wants to turn a shuttered wood treatment plant in Eugene into a solar array.

Beyond Toxics is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, July 9 to dedicate a new mural in Eugene featuring the Kalapuya people and native wetland plants.

The City of Eugene is looking at ways to better regulate industries for toxic pollution that affects public health.

Multiple environmental justice groups in Eugene hung two banners on a footbridge near Alton Baker Park on Sunday. The act was in solidarity with the…

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

Wednesday April 22nd is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. Though celebrations are from a distance this year, there are several ways to take part.The City…

Last Thursday, Beyond Toxics, Eugene-Springfield NAACP, and 350 Eugene held the city’s first of three candidate forums on environmental issues.At least…