Environment Archives December 2014
Margaret Atwood and the 'Four Unwise Republicans': 12 surprises from the legendary writer's Reddit AMA
Ebola, comet landing and 2014's other top science news
Western states seek a green alternative to salt for clearing road ice, snow
Dr. Oz gets roasted in science journal's Christmas edition -- science roundup extra (video, links)
Ebola, a comet landing and a big bird project among top 10 science stories for 2014 -- science roundup (photos, links)
Animal photos: The week in cute, Dec. 26
Portland propane export project hits environmental snag
Goats help recycle Christmas trees -- and it's not a Portlandia skit
Drones to fly in search of salmon, cormorants: Oregon environment news
Puget Sound orcas in decline, despite Endangered Species Act protections: Oregon environment roundup
Donations to charities rise almost 9 percent over last year
Manhattan Project National Historical Park includes Hanford, Los Alamos, Oakridge
Lawsuit against Army Corps of Engineers complicates Oregon LNG plans in Warrenton
Business Oregon awards $15 million in grants to improve earthquake safety in 13 schools
Climate change threatens Mount Rainier ecosystem's future: Oregon environment roundup
High Desert Museum at Bend adds barred owl to exhibits
Men are idiots, says a study? Uh, not so fast -- science roundup (video, links)
The top 10 places to go whale watching on the Oregon coast
Why 'climate change' will not be on our 2015 editorial agenda: Editorial
Oregon Caves National Monument enlarged nearly 10 times, with presidential signing of act
Animal photos: The week in cute, Dec. 19
PacifiCorp Energy pleads guilty in bird deaths in Wyoming
Avian flu found in Oregon birds; wildlife officials advise caution
Canada zoo's breeding program aims to save sage grouse: Oregon environment roundup
Whistleblower at Jordan Cove LNG-terminal site warns of contaminated soil
Wash. Gov. Jay Inslee won't match Oregon's big boost for tiny Columbia River Gorge Commission
Group challenges Plum Creek Timberlands 'green' label because of Oregon citations
Joel Iboa, Charles King, Carole Morse, Chuck Sams, Rebecca Biermann Tom, Gayle Yamasaki: Oregon Business Movers
Wolf presence established in Umatilla National Forest: Oregon environment roundup
Court upholds Clatsop County ruling rejecting Oregon LNG pipeline
Washington cap-and-trade program would require Washington polluters to pay for carbon released
Coal exports: Oregon allows Wyoming, Montana to participate in Columbia River terminal appeal
From Bull Run to Mount Tabor: The history of Portland's open reservoirs (timeline)
Sage grouse protections blocked but Interior Secretary Sally Jewell sees action in 2015
Portland crows died from pesticide, lab tests show; federal investigation continues
NOAA offers $1.4 million to help shellfish growers track ocean acidification
Avian flu in ducks, falcons in Washington state but officials say no health threat
Some electric cars are big air polluters, researchers say: Oregon environment roundup
Avian flu confirmed in wild birds in Washington
Oregon marine researchers offer $175,000 reward for 'big data' solution to identifying plankton
Hanford Nuclear Reservation storage tanks pose risk of deterioration, GAO says
Beyond bikes, streetcars and marijuana, Portland Rep. Earl Blumenauer chalks up a win on water
Skagit River court case highlights water rights battle: Oregon environment roundup
Oregon scientist helps craft worldwide 'family tree' for birds
Oregon scientists unlock new clues about how acid oceans kill shellfish, opening doors to potential solutions
After rabid fox 'biting incident' in Douglas County, wildlife officials advise caution around strays, wild animals
Lakes on Mars, Orion's launch, comet water and Pluto's probe make for a big week in space -- science roundup (photos, links, video)
Tiny Columbia River Gorge Commission wants big expansion to address oil train safety
Rich Adams, Matt Anderson, Carole Bentley, Mark Birge, Casey Boggs, Robert Duehmig, Chris Edwards, John Fraire, Esther Moberg, Gary Mortensen, Blaire Ottoboni, Tom Peddie, Richard Shaheen, Joe Sillay and Gregg Weston: Oregon Business Movers
Animal photos: The week in cute, Dec. 12
Central Oregon water dispute settled in bill that wins last-minute congressional passage
Seattle Seahawks owner financially backs anti-coal mining lawsuit: Oregon environmental news
Congressional spending plan jeopardizes sage grouse protections: Oregon environment roundup
Study: 270,000 tons of plastic floating in oceans
Hillsboro Airport expansion: Port of Portland approves $9.9 million purchase of SolarWorld land
Why an Elliott State Forest sale won't necessarily end logging there (Q&A)
Greater sage grouse protections without money after Congress changes spending plan
Stimson Lumber fined $3,600 for air quality violations at Gaston mill
Climate change expected to push important Oregon fish northward in coming decades
Another round of Japanese tsunami debris could be headed toward Northwest: Oregon environment roundup
Historic Sandy River bridge could get new home, or head to scrap heap
Elliott State Forest sale would end reliance on timber harvests to fund schools
Elliott State Forest could be headed toward sale after State Land Board decision
Protesters demand 'no clearcutting' as Elliott State Forest decision looms
Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber slow to unveil plan for oil trains: Oregon environment roundup
Bees and pesticides focus of talk at University of Portland -- science (photos)
Elliott State Forest options no longer include privatization (updated)
Oil train risks: Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber moving slowly to address them; plan still lacks details
Carbon tax could reduce Oregon's greenhouse gas emissions without hurting economy, PSU researchers find
Beaverton's SW Murray Boulevard gets duck crossing signs after GoFundMe campaign pays off
ODFW approves gillnet transition fund: Oregon environment roundup
Possible hope in battle against invasive weed threatening rangeland in Oregon and the West
Private forest owners aging, parcels shrinking; Oregon State University program spreads
UO, OSU professors Geri Richmond and Jane Lubchenco are new U.S. science envoys -- science roundup extra
Feds hope to avoid listing sage grouse as endangered in high-stakes environmental battle
High BMI linked to increased cancer risk worldwide, with North Americans suffering the most -- science roundup (links, photos, tweets)
Bighorn sheep get new homes in Oregon after relocation from Deschutes, John Day canyons
ODFW to gain 500 acres of Willamette Valley wetlands, including endangered Fender's blue butterfly habitat
PGE rate increase trimmed to 1 percent
Mount Tabor reservoirs: Amanda Fritz says delays put plans 'all on hold'
Animal photos: the week in cute
Oregon hunting, fishing license fees would rise more steeply under Governor John Kitzhaber's budget
Here are the top 6 polluters in the world
Oregon environment roundup: Fred Meyer unveils new liquefied natural gas-powered trucks
Fate of three proposed Oregon land conservation projects uncertain as federal fund expires
Mount Tabor reservoirs: Parks Bureau postpones meeting for next week on future of historic sites
Report: Oregon could produce enough wind energy to power 9 coal plants if growth continues
Oregon environment roundup: Coho salmon spawn in Portland's Crystal Springs Creek for first time in 40 years
Killing wolves means more livestock attacks, study says
Oregon salmon license plates: 8 questions (and answers!) about the fuss over funding a Salem bureaucrat
Mountain bikers pack Metro meeting to give input on natural areas north of Forest Park (photos)
Oregon considers gold dredging ban on salmon streams flowing through private land
Portland wins presidential award for climate change work
Oregon Caves expansion, loan relief for fishermen included in bill headed for congressional approval
Hillsboro Aviation sells flight-training school, but day-to-day operations not likely to change
Public input wanted for how Metro should use natural areas
Klamath Basin drought could ease in next three months with near normal rainfall
Oregon license plate money, meant for endangered salmon, instead funds Salem bureaucrat's salary
Eco-toothbrush kit from Portland entrepreneur a hit on crowdfunding site
Federal wildlife authorities to investigate mysterious crow die-off in downtown Portland
Oregon biologists track Northwest salmon, dead or alive, for critical yearly data
Water-quality groups team up with farmers to reduce pesticides in Clackamas River
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