Think Wild said Tuesday it will release a female golden eagle back to the wild this weekend after suffering from nearly fatal lead poisoning, the wildlife facility’s second such release this month.
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A 2020 Terrebonne Wastewater Feasibility Study shows that many septic tanks in Terrebonne are reaching the end of their 30 year life cycle, leading to the leaks.
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The state of Oregon should divest from the fossil fuels industry to protect both the environment and its investments, three Oregon lawmakers said Wednesday as a new study put the level of that investment at almost $1.8 billion.
Continue ReadingBy Ella Nilsen, CNN President Joe Biden will sign an executive order Wednesday directing the federal government to get to net-zero emissions by 2050, using the power of the federal purse to buy clean energy, purchase electric vehicles and make federal buildings more energy efficient. The executive order represents something significant the administration can do
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Oregon’s electric vehicle infrastructure is about to get supercharged.
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The Oregon Coast Aquarium said Monday it was saddened to announce the passing of an injured sea otter that was transported to the aquarium for assessment and care last week.
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At 30 waterways tested across Oregon, microplastic contamination was found in every spot — from the rivers that flow through our biggest urban centers to the state’s most remote and treasured waterways, like Crater Lake and Wallowa Lake, an environmental group reported Monday.
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SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon State Police said Thursday they are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the person or persons responsible for the poisoning of several members of the Catherine Wolf Pack and other wolves and animals in Eastern Oregon. And a group of conservation organizations are offering a $26,000 reward to find the culprits.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced Thursday it plans to “temporarily and lethally remove cougars” on the Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge in southeast Oregon in an effort to stem a sharp decline in the California bighorn sheep population — down about two-thirds in just four years, to fewer than 50.
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The Deschutes River Conservancy and Deschutes Land Trust announced Thursday a water rights transfer that will help return more water to Whychus Creek, providing a buffer for future drought years.
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A new project seeking proposals for Deschutes County’s Knott Landfill in southeast Bend could result in a win-win situation for the county, landfill users and the environment.
Continue ReadingOregon State University’s new maps of 30-year U.S. climate “normals” show the area east of the Rockies is getting wetter, the Southwest is getting drier, and temperatures are inching upward – with daily lows rising faster than daily highs.
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Alternative-energy research at Oregon State University is charting a path toward the mass adoption of clean cars powered by direct-ethanol fuel cells.
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By Fox 12 Staff NEWPORT, Oregon (KPTV) — A sea otter that found its way to the Oregon Coast is getting a lot of attention this month. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the otter was first spotted at Yaquina Head, just north of Newport. Since then, crowds have gathered to watch the
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This summer’s heat scorched Oregon trees — maybe worse than ever before — and scientists are beginning to piece together what that means for the trees’ long-term health.
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An Oregon-born gray wolf that thrilled biologists as it journeyed far south into California was found dead after apparently being struck by a vehicle, authorities said Wednesday.
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Oregon residents are increasingly pushing for the state to divest from fossil fuel companies and other controversial investments, but the state treasury is resisting and putting the onus on the Legislature.
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A company started by an Oregon State University–Cascades researcher is a semifinalist in a $4 million federal competition to develop green, economically viable methods for extracting from geothermal brine a chemical element important for electric vehicles.
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The Deschutes National Forest said Thursday it is implementing additional temporary closures starting Monday on portions of trails within the Phil’s Trail area and the greater West Bend trails system.
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The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission approved two new rules Wednesday that officials said will reduce pollution on roadways and protect the health of Oregon’s most vulnerable communities. The new “Clean Trucks Rule” requires manufacturers of medium and heavy-duty vehicles, like large pickup trucks, buses and tractor-trailer cabs, to sell a certain percentage of zero-emissions electric vehicles, starting with the 2025 model year.
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