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Data center on Columbia River would nearly double town’s energy consumption
The Bonneville Power Administration has confirmed Cascade Locks mayor’s concerns about proposed new construction The post Data center on Columbia River would nearly double town’s energy consumption appeared first on Columbia Insight. Data center on Columbia River would nearly double town’s energy consumption was first posted on May 9, 2023 at 11:06 am.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
As climate change intensifies, organizations are scaling up by joining forces
Accustomed to working in silos, land trusts are realizing fractured efforts to save the environment won’t cut it The post As climate change intensifies, organizations are scaling up by joining forces appeared first on Columbia Insight. As climate change intensifies, organizations are scaling up by joining forces was first posted on May 4, 2023 at 8:05 am.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
Zero Emissions: New breed of airplane gets a party in Washington
In race to reduce reliance on petroleum-based airline fuels, hydrogen- and electric-powered aircraft are the most promising technologies The post Zero Emissions: New breed of airplane gets a party in Washington appeared first on Columbia Insight. Zero Emissions: New breed of airplane gets a party in Washington was first posted on May 2, 2023 at 3:48 pm.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
A new approach to conservation: ‘Indigenize’ not ‘decolonize’
Serina Fast Horse is helping the City of Portland change the way it thinks about environmental preservation The post A new approach to conservation: ‘Indigenize’ not ‘decolonize’ appeared first on Columbia Insight. A new approach to conservation: ‘Indigenize’ not ‘decolonize’ was first posted on April 27, 2023 at 8:45 am.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
Can native turtles in the Gorge be saved?
Listed as endangered since 1993, efforts are underway to rebuild northwestern pond turtle populations and biodiversity in the Gorge The post Can native turtles in the Gorge be saved? appeared first on Columbia Insight. Can native turtles in the Gorge be saved? was first posted on April 20, 2023 at 8:09 am.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
Washington officials debate future of salmon hatcheries
The state’s hatcheries management plan was developed without input from Washington treaty tribes. That may change The post Washington officials debate future of salmon hatcheries appeared first on Columbia Insight. Washington officials debate future of salmon hatcheries was first posted on April 19, 2023 at 11:04 am.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
Douglas fir in ‘decline spiral’ in southwestern Oregon
Linked to drought and insects, dieback of Oregon’s most commercially valuable forestry product likely to worsen with warmer, drier future The post Douglas fir in ‘decline spiral’ in southwestern Oregon appeared first on Columbia Insight. Douglas fir in ‘decline spiral’ in southwestern Oregon was first posted on April 13, 2023 at 8:50 am.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
Southwest Washington has its first wolf pack
A male wolf that wandered into Klickitat County now has a female companion. Officials say it’s the first wolf pack in the region and may soon become a breeding pair The post Southwest Washington has its first wolf pack appeared first on Columbia Insight. Southwest Washington has its first wolf pack was first posted on April 7, 2023 at 5:29 pm.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
Species recovery in Willamette Valley called ‘huge success’
With recent downlisting of the Fender’s blue butterfly, the Oregon valley is earning cheers from conservationists The post Species recovery in Willamette Valley called ‘huge success’ appeared first on Columbia Insight. Species recovery in Willamette Valley called ‘huge success’ was first posted on April 6, 2023 at 8:44 am.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
How the Gorge was won
An act of nature created it. An act of Congress protected it. Three new books tell the story of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area The post How the Gorge was won appeared first on Columbia Insight. How the Gorge was won was first posted on April 4, 2023 at 5:38 am.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
Amid Deschutes drought, farmers and frogs struggle to share water
In Central Oregon “there just isn’t enough water to go around.” Managers, users and enviros must hash out tough comprises The post Amid Deschutes drought, farmers and frogs struggle to share water appeared first on Columbia Insight. Amid Deschutes drought, farmers and frogs struggle to share water was first posted on March 30, 2023 at 7:05 am.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
EXCLUSIVE: Businessman proposing data center on banks of Columbia River has history of troubled deals
City mayor says “things aren’t adding up” with deal being pursued by Port of Cascade Locks and tech startup The post EXCLUSIVE: Businessman proposing data center on banks of Columbia River has history of troubled deals appeared first on Columbia Insight. EXCLUSIVE: Businessman proposing data center on banks of Columbia River has history of troubled deals was first posted on March 20, 2023 at 4:18 pm.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
Opposition to renewable energy is growing. Here’s why
Rural landscapes tend to make great settings for renewable power facilities, but would you be willing to live next to one? The post Opposition to renewable energy is growing. Here’s why appeared first on Columbia Insight. Opposition to renewable energy is growing. Here’s why was first posted on March 16, 2023 at 11:14 am.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
Once controversial highway program is now massive success story
Shown to reduce roadkill, wildlife crossings designed to help animals cross busy roadways may also help them navigate the climate crisis The post Once controversial highway program is now massive success story appeared first on Columbia Insight. Once controversial highway program is now massive success story was first posted on March 9, 2023 at 12:04 am.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
Cougar killings continue in Klickitat County. This time it’s a kitten
Locals upset by latest “removal” but sheriff’s office policy of hunting cougars with dogs remains intact The post Cougar killings continue in Klickitat County. This time it’s a kitten appeared first on Columbia Insight. Cougar killings continue in Klickitat County. This time it’s a kitten was first posted on March 2, 2023 at 8:25 am.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
New study sounds alarm, provides hope for western redcedars
First peer-reviewed research links cedar death to climate, details which trees are dying, which are surviving and how the species might be saved The post New study sounds alarm, provides hope for western redcedars appeared first on Columbia Insight. New study sounds alarm, provides hope for western redcedars was first posted on February 23, 2023 at 6:24 am.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
Fishy revision to Oregon salmon rules sparks outcry
A “last-minute” rule change to Oregon’s Fish Passage Law has environmentalists, Tribes and fishers concerned The post Fishy revision to Oregon salmon rules sparks outcry appeared first on Columbia Insight. Fishy revision to Oregon salmon rules sparks outcry was first posted on February 20, 2023 at 8:33 am.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
At confluence of Yakima and Columbia a barrier to salmon may finally be removed
Another federal report says the Bateman Causeway needs to go. Should we believe it this time? The post At confluence of Yakima and Columbia a barrier to salmon may finally be removed appeared first on Columbia Insight. At confluence of Yakima and Columbia a barrier to salmon may finally be removed was first posted on February 16, 2023 at 9:25 am.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
Washington v. Army fight over PFAS contamination escalates
The Department of Ecology has sent the U.S. Army a legal demand to clean a training center that contaminated residential wells with “forever chemicals” The post Washington v. Army fight over PFAS contamination escalates appeared first on Columbia Insight. Washington v. Army fight over PFAS contamination escalates was first posted on February 15, 2023 at 6:57 am.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
Is this new law a climate game changer? Or just another way to keep lawyers busy?
Washington's Climate Commitment Act aims to reduce carbon emissions 95% by 2050. But passing a law and enforcing it are different things The post Is this new law a climate game changer? Or just another way to keep lawyers busy? appeared first on Columbia Insight. Is this new law a climate game changer? Or just another way to keep lawyers busy? was first posted on February 9, 2023 at 8:06 am.©2022 Based in Hood River, Oregon, Columbia Insight’s mission is to publish original, balanced journalism about environmental issues affecting the Pacific Northwest. Columbia Insight is a fully independent, registered nonprofit organization. To support environmental journalism "donate here" to Columbia Insight.
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