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The Deschutes River has trouble. Is this PGE water tower to blame?
Water temps are increasing. Insect populations are declining. Algae are blooming. A local group is pointing a finger at electric utility operations The post The Deschutes River has trouble. Is this PGE water tower to blame? appeared first on Columbia Insight.
REVIEW: New doc blames PGE operations for water quality decline on Deschutes
The Last 100 Miles debuts in Portland on July 9. Additional screenings to be held in Hood River, The Dalles, Maupin The post REVIEW: New doc blames PGE operations for water quality decline on Deschutes appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Home Depot fined $1.6 million for selling toxic products in Wash.
But the retail behemoth will barely feel any pain over a penalty that amounts to a fraction of what it might have been The post Home Depot fined $1.6 million for selling toxic products in Wash. appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Now it’s mountain bikers and recreationists impacting elk populations
In Oregon’s Hood River Valley, elk and orchardists have long been on uneasy terms. New groups are entering the fray The post Now it’s mountain bikers and recreationists impacting elk populations appeared first on Columbia Insight.
UPDATE: EPA says there’s not enough data to support salmon-killing tire chemical rule
But advocates call new federal guidelines for chemicals used in tires an important step in ending “urban stream syndrome” The post UPDATE: EPA says there’s not enough data to support salmon-killing tire chemical rule appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Should the golden paintbrush have been delisted as an endangered species?
Key scientists who worked on the plant's assessment say no, and they could have the numbers to prove it The post Should the golden paintbrush have been delisted as an endangered species? appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Want to save salmon? Start thinking about mussels and snails
The viability of prized species depends on the health of smaller species. Yet we continue to ignore the obvious The post Want to save salmon? Start thinking about mussels and snails appeared first on Columbia Insight.
The world found the Owyhees. Advocates say it’s time to protect land
The secret is out. Now, a diverse coalition of interests is pushing to designate the Owyhee Canyonlands as a national monument The post The world found the Owyhees. Advocates say it’s time to protect land appeared first on Columbia Insight.
A little known climate phenomenon is gaining attention … and causing problems
A study leads to new conclusions about the range of the 2021 heat dome and points a finger at “blocking ridges” The post A little known climate phenomenon is gaining attention … and causing problems appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Massive new power corridor proposed for central Oregon
The federal plan could boost renewable energy generation across central and eastern Oregon. But there's a November catch The post Massive new power corridor proposed for central Oregon appeared first on Columbia Insight.
How the Gifford Pinchot National Forest got its name. And lost its soul
A new book, Forest Under Siege, presents a complex picture of one of the Pacific Northwest’s grandest treasures The post How the Gifford Pinchot National Forest got its name. And lost its soul appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Demand for electricity in Northwest projected to grow 30% in decade, triple previous estimates
Unchecked expansion of data centers is a big driver of massive increase in energy consumption The post Demand for electricity in Northwest projected to grow 30% in decade, triple previous estimates appeared first on Columbia Insight.
Hunters and ODFW aren’t the only ones to blame for Gearhart elk killings
From ‘elk selfies’ to continuing habitat encroachment, the Oregon Coast has a long way to go to address human/elk conflict The post Hunters and ODFW aren’t the only ones to blame for Gearhart elk killings appeared first on Columbia Insight.
A new beach grass hybrid is running wild along the Pac NW coast
Decades after the proliferation of nonnative grasses, an unexpected variant is once again changing the ecosystem The post A new beach grass hybrid is running wild along the Pac NW coast appeared first on Columbia Insight.
OPINION: Fossil fuel’s guard dog is a top dog climate ‘menace’
With a pattern of obstructing climate legislation, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has been running interference for fossil fuel giants The post OPINION: Fossil fuel’s guard dog is a top dog climate ‘menace’ appeared first on Columbia Insight.
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