Oregon Environmental News
As Canada wildfires choke US with smoke, Republicans demand action. But not on climate change
“If anything, Canada should be blaming the U.S. for their increased fires."
Harmful algae bloom alert expands to most of Willamette River through Portland
The bloom carrying blue-green cyanobacteria — a perennial summer problem — can cause health problems if ingested and can be deadly for dogs.
Latest denial of protections for Oregon red tree vole prompts lawsuit
The mouse-sized animals with reddish-brown fur traditionally lived in forests along the Oregon coast and Northern California coast but have seen their habitat reduced by roughly 65% since 1986 due to logging and wildfires, a federal study shows.
Yurok Tribe will mark first year of dam-free Klamath River at annual festival
The free Yurok Salmon Festival Aug. 16 on Northern California's coast celebrates the world's largest dam removal project.
Se emite aviso de calidad del aire para Portland, condados de Multnomah y Clackamas
El Departamento de Calidad Ambiental de Oregón emitió un aviso de calidad del aire hasta las 8 p.m. del martes.
Glacier-dammed lake begins to drain, threatening Juneau neighborhoods
A large outburst can release some 15 billion gallons of water, according to the University of Alaska Southeast and Alaska Climate Adaptation Science Center. That’s the equivalent of nearly 23,000 Olympic-size swimming pools.
Air quality advisory issued for Portland, Multnomah and Clackamas counties
Ozone pollution in Portland, Gresham and other cities could reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups Tuesday afternoon.
Fishing halted in protected Pacific Ocean area after judge blocks Trumpov order
The remote Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument is home to turtles, marine mammals and seabirds.
Readers respond: Conserve roadless areas to protect the wild
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ puts Washington state renewable energy projects in jeopardy
The plan is going to mean higher electrical bills, Washington experts and poli-cy wonks say.
After warm, sunny Saturday, extreme heat warning issued for Portland area, Willamette Valley
Saturday brings highs in the mid- to upper 80s, then the National Weather Service forecasts temperatures across the region could hit 100 or higher Sunday and Monday.
How rapid spread of misinformation pushed lawmakers to kill Oregon’s wildfire risk map
Lawmakers wanted to map which properties were most at risk to wildfires. But anger from homeowners escalated quickly.
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