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Arturo Rodriguez on the fight to improve the lives of America’s farm workers

The president of the United Farm Workers of America has won union contracts with large growers, but conditions for laborers must improve or we won’t have any more agricultural workers, he warns
By
Emily Green
August 3, 2018
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After unprecedented input, Oregon OSHA adopts new farmworker protection standards

While farmworker advocates say new rules don't go far enough, growers say they're too restrictive
By
Emily Green
July 2, 2018
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gray wolf

Poll: Most Oregonians want environmental preservation

Oregon Wild hopes results will be a wake-up call for lawmakers on public policy
By
Emily Green
June 22, 2018
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Mary DeMocker

How to raise the next generation of planet protectors

Mary DeMocker’s new book highlights 100 things families can do to join the climate revolution without breaking the bank, losing sleep or terrifying kids
By
Emily Green
April 6, 2018
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Photo illustration of an adult handing the Earth to a child

5 websites for climate-fighting families

Mary DeMocker, author of 'The Parents’ Guide to Climate Revolution,' shares her favorite online resources
April 6, 2018
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Photo illustration of a globe and a book

13 books for climate-conscious children and teens

Mary DeMocker, author of 'The Parents’ Guide to Climate Revolution,' shares her reading list for inspiring and motivating youths
By
Emily Green
April 6, 2018
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Illustration of a hen with an egg, plus the USDA Organic label

Oregon groups sue USDA for dropping animal welfare rule

Center for Food Safety and Cultivate Oregon take on the Trump administration for killing a regulation that would have bolstered organic-labeling standards
By
Emily Green
March 30, 2018
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Leonard Higgins

Portland 'Valve Turner' Leonard Higgins spared prison

The climate activist is ordered to pay restitution for his role in the nation’s biggest takeover of fossil fuel infrastructure
By
Emily Green
March 30, 2018
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Side-by-side comparison of FSC-certified and non-certified forests

Rally outside Portland timber conference to highlight eco-unfriendly forestry practices

Advocates want Mayor Ted Wheeler to promote greener logging when he speaks at the International Mass Timber Conference
By
Emily Green
March 16, 2018
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It’s Oregon’s most environmentally catastrophic project – but PBA backs Jordan Cove

COMMENTARY | Portland Business Alliance members should reject the endorsement of this pipeline
By
Rick Rappaport
March 9, 2018

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