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Aerial view of Superkilen Park

Opinion | Reimagine what our parks could be

MOVING FORWARD | Voting yes on Portland's parks levy is a first step, but what if we borrowed ideas from around the world and built playgrounds for everyone?
By
Henry Latourette Miller
October 21, 2020
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Southern Oregon wildfire damage

Kate Brown struck secret deal with Oregon homebuilders over wildfire codes, lobbyists say on tape

In recordings obtained by Street Roots, industry leaders say the governor agreed to keep mandated wildfire safety codes for new homes out of legislation
By
Chris May
October 21, 2020
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Lee van der Voo

Lee van der Voo on the landmark legal fight against climate change

The Oregon journalist discusses her new book, ‘As the World Burns,’ about young people’s lawsuit against the federal government
By
Chris May
September 23, 2020
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Heatwave on the desert with dead trees and glowing sun in the background

Climate 2020: The good, the bad and the OMG

We continue to break record temperatures and hurtle toward disaster, but there have been some notable victories, too
By
Tom Henderson
September 17, 2020
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The sun sets in a smokey sky

Paradise lost? Oregon faces a natural — and political — climate crisis

Is the state poised to abandon Tom McCall’s environmental legacy?
By
Tom Henderson
September 15, 2020
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Conde B. McCullough Memorial Bridge

Energy lobbyists pose as Tribal Nations to promote Jordan Cove LNG pipeline

The front group took out a full-page ad in The Oregonian, asking the governor to approve the controversial natural gas terminal in southwestern Oregon
By
Brian Oaster
June 30, 2020
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Avocado toast in a GO Box container

Portland restaurants aim to cut waste, but recyclable and compostable take-out containers go to landfills

While some businesses stick with reusables during the pandemic, state guidelines and reliance on to-go food means many depend on disposable products
By
Hanna Merzbach
June 17, 2020
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Koala recovery on a badly burned Australian island

Kangaroo Island was home to 50,000 koalas before the bushfire crisis, and workers at its wildlife park have focused on nursing injured animals back to life
By
Anastasia Safioleas
June 11, 2020
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Crowd at the Portland Climate Strike

Climate activists pivot amid the pandemic

Oregon groups shift their focus to the health crisis, but they also see a unique opportunity for change
By
Emily Green
April 2, 2020
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Chinook salmon

Lawsuit targets shrinkage of Willamette Basin water for salmon

Environmental groups say the Army Corps of Engineers' reallocation plan will hurt threatened fish species
By
Emily Green
March 20, 2020

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