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Extinction Rebellion rally

Inside the lives of activists: A photo essay

They all belong to Extinction Rebellion PDX, but to each of them, the fight for environmental justice is personal
By
Eric Elmore
September 13, 2019
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Silhouettes of a crowd standing in front of a foggy background

Urgent: Climate-driven migration demands local planning now

COMMENTARY | Portland is incapable of handling today’s homeless crisis; just imagine the future​
By
Dan Newth
August 9, 2019
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Oregon clear-cut

Forest Service proposes gutting public review

The deadline looms for public comment on changes to the National Environmental Protection Act
By
Joanne Zuhl
August 9, 2019
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Tim Flannery

For Australian scientist Tim Flannery, the climate crisis feels personal

The author of 2005’s ‘The Weather Makers’ reflects on his teenage years and what’s important to him now
By
Katherine Smyrk
August 5, 2019
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Ground Score

Ground Score puts homeless Portlanders to work for a fair wage

Workers collect and sort recyclables and trash that would otherwise be left on the ground or shipped to landfills
By
Helen Hill
August 2, 2019
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Hikers in old-growth forest

Oregon hiking guide is a salute to old-growth forests

Author Chandra LeGue hopes her book will inspire hikers to advocate for protecting our ancient forests
By
Emily Green
July 19, 2019
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Solar panels on the roof

Portland Clean Energy Fund takes bold action for climate justice

COMMENTARY | With naysayers undermining the environment, it’s critical that this measure is carried out as intended
By
E.D. Mondainé Adriana Voss-Andreae
July 12, 2019
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Tina Kotek

Tina Kotek: 2019 legislative session gets a B+

Oregon's House speaker reflects on the session and what she sees as wins for housing, education and – yes – the environment
By
Joanne Zuhl
July 12, 2019
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Clackamas River

Future of Oregon water resources in peril

The state has done little to prevent water scarcity as climate change and population growth take hold
By
Emily Green
July 5, 2019
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Sequoias in Portland’s Eastmoreland neighborhood

Short film shows how Eastmoreland neighborhood saved its giant trees

'Giants' by Luz Carasa, part of if the 'Canopy Stories' anthology, has screenings scheduled in Portland
June 28, 2019

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