climate

Oregon looks to be entering a drought-free spring as rains could continue for several more weeks, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s spring outlook.

If Oregon’s recent cold snap has you shivering, and the ice and snow in the forecast seem unusual, take solace. The state climatologist feels it too — even when he’s looking at data that seems to contradict the way he feels.

Eugene saw above-average rainfall in 2024, but also endured the longest string of days over 100 in July's heatwave.

In response to a state requirement, the City of Eugene has designated its downtown neighborhood as a climate-friendly area.

It can be hard to imagine cows eating seaweed. But that could be one of the solutions to reduce methane emissions from cattle farming.

Attorneys for a group of young people suing the federal government over climate change have filed a petition to the U.S. Supreme Court in the hopes of keeping their lawsuit alive.

Climate change will continue to have wide-ranging effects on communities across Oregon, depending on where they are, how many people live there, and how much money their local governments have on hand.

Reports of Oregon deaths that officials suspect were caused by exposure to high heat continue to roll in after last week’s record-breaking heat wave.

Students from across the state — including Eugene, Portland, Bend, Florence and Salem — will be protesting for meaningful climate action on Friday. Youth organizers in each city have set demands specific to their communities as well as general demands across the state.

The Climate Resilience Package could bring in $1 billion in federal funds over the next few years for climate action across the state.

Despite a wet winter, much of Oregon is still in drought, which could contribute to a busy fire season this summer.

Homelessness, climate change, and equity were the major talking points in Eugene Mayor Lucy Vinis’ State of the City speech Wednesday.