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The Jack Fire burned more than 23,000 acres near Glide in July, leaving scorched trees and ground vegetation in its destructive path on both sides of the North Umpqua River.

Forest management not so clear cut

Conservationists and scientists say ‘clearing fuel’ may be helping clear the way for historically destructive fires
By
Jake Thomas
August 17, 2021
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Electrical vehicle recharging

Oregon pushes to limit diesel emissions, but currently lacks infrastructure

Gov. Kate Brown called for reduction of diesel emissions in an ambitious climate order, but experts and advocates remain skeptical the state has the infrastructure to get it done
By
Jake Thomas
August 11, 2021
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A helicopter sprays herbicide

In Vietnam and Oregon, the battle continues over Agent Orange

Street Roots talks with acclaimed documentary director Alan Adelson about his latest film, ‘The People vs. Agent Orange’
By
Emily Green
June 16, 2021
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Guild’s Lake

Uncovering industrial NW Portland’s twisted past in an effort to save its future

Fighting for a say in the fate of the Linnton neighborhood, the Braided River Campaign wants you to know its secrets — the earthquakes, floods, obscure city planning documents, hot air balloons and the KKK
By
Brian Oaster
June 9, 2021
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Western meadowlark

Portland organizations aim to diversify birding and other nature activities

These groups are working to create safe and accessible spaces for people of color
By
Joanne Zuhl
May 26, 2021
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Evacuation route sign

Oregon bill might protect structures from tsunami, but residents’ safety is paper thin

The state has done little to protect its coastal communities from catastrophe
By
Chris May
May 26, 2021
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Illustration of a gun with a sign hanging from it, featuring a peace sign, a tree and a rainbow and the words: Wildlife Council

Proposed ‘wildlife council’ would be a publicly funded marketing agency for Oregon’s hunting, fishing industry

Critics say a bill with ties to an out-of-state organization and a pro-hunting PAC ignores the voices of conservationists who don’t hunt or fish
By
Brian Oaster
May 5, 2021
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Oregon State Capitol

Opinion | Inequity is ingrained in Oregon land-use policy. Let’s fix that.

House Bill 2488 would codify environmental justice principles, but lawmakers are already limiting its scope
By
Lisa Arkin
April 21, 2021
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Trees

With cap-and-trade off the table, here’s how Oregon lawmakers are tackling climate change

Legislators are taking a sector-by-sector approach this session, but is it enough?
By
Chris May
April 21, 2021
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Oregon State Capitol in the spring

Environmental bills we’re tracking in the 2021 Oregon legislative session

Oregon lawmakers are considering policies related to environmental justice, energy, natural resources and more
April 21, 2021

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