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Oregon tribe sues over federal agency plans to hold an offshore wind energy auction

VERIFY

Yes, NW Natural has started blending hydrogen into gas sent to some Portland customers

The initial pilot is only blending in hydrogen at a 0.2% rate, but the utility envisions higher rates in the future.
Environment

‘It's been a huge, huge effort’: Wave energy testing site nearing completion off the Oregon Coast

The site will be the first utility-scale, grid-connected wave energy test site in the United States — providing valuable data on how to harness the ocean's power.
Wildfire

Climate change, weather and fuel buildup contributing to severe Oregon wildfire season

A cooler and wetter spring allowed more undergrowth to build up as fuel, and now a hot and dry summer is helping fires spread.
The Story

'On the edge of an energy crisis': Forecasting the future of electricity in the Pacific Northwest

The demand for energy is growing as the climate change progresses. But where is all the power going to come from? A Seattle summit tried to answer that question.
The Story

How can the Pacific Northwest meet the growing need for electricity?

With climate change progressing, the Pacific Northwest is "woefully behind" when it comes to building the infrastructure needed to keep up with the growing demand.
Environment

‘There are winners and losers’: OSU study finds low resilience to climate stressors among some Oregon coast ecosystems

The study period included a mysterious outbreak of disease that wiped out many sea stars and a marine heat wave.
Nation World

New color-coded heat risk tool adds a level higher than red

Last year was the hottest year on record globally.
Washington

Dept. of Ecology declares drought emergency for most of Washington state

A lower-than-average snowpack and forecasted warm spring and summer seasons are leading the department to make a drought emergency declaration for most of the state.
Local News

New study finds single-crop farming could harm bees

University of Oregon researchers say the spread of disease is one of the main causes of population decline in insect pollinators.
Environment

Snowpack in the Pacific Northwest is shrinking. Here's what that means for the future

This week, the Environment Northwest team takes a look at how the shrinking snowpack is impacting Washington, Idaho and Oregon.
Environment

'It is going to be successful': OSU researchers move closer to protecting wine grapes from wildfire smoke

The research began after the 2020 wildfires, where winemakers saw losses close to $4 billion after smoke inundated many vineyards.

Wind Advisory Salem, Albany

Police: Series of home burglaries believed to be targeting Asian Americans in Washington County

Wind Advisory Salem, Albany

Washington cities are recovering from the bomb cyclone. The next system is rolling in

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Oregon tribe sues over federal agency plans to hold an offshore wind energy auction

Yes, NW Natural has started blending hydrogen into gas sent to some Portland customers

‘It's been a huge, huge effort’: Wave energy testing site nearing completion off the Oregon Coast

Climate change, weather and fuel buildup contributing to severe Oregon wildfire season

'On the edge of an energy crisis': Forecasting the future of electricity in the Pacific Northwest

How can the Pacific Northwest meet the growing need for electricity?

‘There are winners and losers’: OSU study finds low resilience to climate stressors among some Oregon coast ecosystems

New color-coded heat risk tool adds a level higher than red

Dept. of Ecology declares drought emergency for most of Washington state

New study finds single-crop farming could harm bees

Snowpack in the Pacific Northwest is shrinking. Here's what that means for the future

'It is going to be successful': OSU researchers move closer to protecting wine grapes from wildfire smoke

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