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Oncoming Heat Wave Threatens to Exacerbate the Current Oregon Wildfires
There are currently 25 different wildfires across the state of Oregon, which have burned a combined 51,000 acres and injured 33 people. Only two have reached 50%…
3D-Printed Homes are Coming to Medford
Remember when 3D-printing was one of those things you heard about distantly? There were concerns about people printing gun parts or making absurd creations; skip forward…
Oregon Senators Try for the Third Time to Get ‘Oregon’s Grand Canyon’ Wilderness Designation. Will it Stick?
The Owyhee River is one of Oregon’s treasures. The name comes from three Hawaiian trappers that had been exploring the uncharted river and is derived from an earlier…
Oregon Gas Company Fighting State Climate Regulations Using Ratepayer Money
Another day, another fight between fossil fuel companies and climate programs. It’s a dance that is seemingly never ending.
Multnomah County, Oregon, Sues Oil Giants for $50 Billion Over Climate Change
According to Nasa, a staggering 97% of actively publishing climate scientists from around the world agree that global warming and climate change not only exist, but also…
Ashland Plans to Ban the Use of Natural Gas in Newly Constructed Homes
Fossil fuels are a contentious subject in this country, with climate change supporters and deniers talking each other’s ears off about the pros vs the cons and whether…
EPA Meets With Environmentalists in the Midst of Oregon’s Water Contamination Problem
Northeast Oregon has, unfortunately, a water contamination problem, and they’ve had one for years. If you’re a natural Oregoneon, or a denizen of any other city with…
Why US Solar Panel Manufacturers Are Needed Now More Than Ever
Globalization is a hot topic around the world, and it’s particularly divisive in the USA. Hardcore patriots are staunchly for American-made products, not wanting to see…
