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OPINION: Building more roads in national forests won’t prevent wildfires

The administration wants the public to believe new roads and logging help prevent fires. In fact, they facilitate more

Dec 2, 2025
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OPINION: Building more roads in national forests won’t prevent wildfires

The administration wants the public to believe new roads and

Dec 2, 2025
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OPINION: Why the Pac NW needs a rodenticide ban

Wildlife, fish and pets are put at risk even though alternative rat poison and rodent-control solutions are available

Oct 2, 2025
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OPINION: Why the Pac NW needs a rodenticide ban

Wildlife, fish and pets are put at risk even though

Oct 2, 2025
8-minute read

OPINION: The betrayal of wilderness programs didn’t start with Trump

Without a new agency capable of protecting our National Wilderness Preservation System we risk significant damage to priceless lands

Aug 28, 2025
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OPINION: The betrayal of wilderness programs didn’t start with Trump

Without a new agency capable of protecting our National Wilderness

Aug 28, 2025
8-minute read

OPINION: Coffin Butte Landfill is already a problem. It doesn’t need to get bigger

In rural Oregon, residents are pushing back against a garbage giant’s plan to expand a controversial landfill

Jun 19, 2025
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OPINION: Coffin Butte Landfill is already a problem. It doesn’t need to get bigger

In rural Oregon, residents are pushing back against a garbage

Jun 19, 2025
11-minute read

What’s the point of environmental journalism?

The news is relentless. Most of it feels bad. Lots of people are avoiding it. Here’s why we won’t

Apr 10, 2025
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What’s the point of environmental journalism?

The news is relentless. Most of it feels bad. Lots

Apr 10, 2025
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Why aren’t hunters and environmentalists better allies?

The outdoor community is missing a critical opportunity to get what everyone wants … a healthier environment

Jan 23, 2025
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Why aren’t hunters and environmentalists better allies?

The outdoor community is missing a critical opportunity to get

Jan 23, 2025
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Jimmy Carter and the night we lost the war on climate change

In 1977, the nation turned its back on Carter's call for environmental responsibility. It’s never looked back

Dec 29, 2024
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Jimmy Carter and the night we lost the war on climate change

In 1977, the nation turned its back on Carter's call

Dec 29, 2024
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The deteriorating environment is a public concern. Americans misunderstand their contribution to the problem

A survey says 88% of people are worried about the state of nature, but nothing about where the issue sits among competing concerns

Sep 19, 2024
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The deteriorating environment is a public concern. Americans misunderstand their contribution to the problem

A survey says 88% of people are worried about the

Sep 19, 2024
8-minute read

Squirrels are out of control in Portland, right?

The tree-dwelling rodents seem to have invaded backyards en masse, but no one knows for sure how many there are

Aug 22, 2024
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Squirrels are out of control in Portland, right?

The tree-dwelling rodents seem to have invaded backyards en masse,

Aug 22, 2024
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OPINION: It’s time to ban fireworks … for real

Drought conditions are expected to intensify this summer. So why are we still celebrating with explosives?

Jul 3, 2024
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OPINION: It’s time to ban fireworks … for real

Drought conditions are expected to intensify this summer. So why

Jul 3, 2024
9-minute read

Good day for journalism: The Dalles, Google abdicate in water fight with Oregonian

The tech giant’s bankrolling of the city’s legal fees continues to blur the line between public and private interests

Jan 3, 2023
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Good day for journalism: The Dalles, Google abdicate in water fight with Oregonian

The tech giant’s bankrolling of the city’s legal fees continues

Jan 3, 2023
3-minute read

How an anti-environmental group is shaping Oregon politics and policy

Timber Unity began as a single-issue interest group. Now it's finding problems behind every tree

Dec 1, 2022
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How an anti-environmental group is shaping Oregon politics and policy

Timber Unity began as a single-issue interest group. Now it's

Dec 1, 2022
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