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IEA: Electricity demand surging faster than energy production
Electricity demand will outpace overall growth, according to the International Energy Agency. It's urging nations to diversify energy sources and boost clean power investments.
Climate-focused renovation set to start soon at OMSI
An existing space at the Portland museum is being transformed into the Nancy Stueber Natural Sciences Hall, with exhibits on climate change, sustainability and community action.
Cranberry bogs are being given a second life as vibrant wetlands
About this time of the year, Jarrod Rhodes should be checking on the vines of cranberries that have grown on his bog for decades in southeastern Massachusetts.
Coastal restoration projects fight climate change risks
From Louisiana to California, U.S. coastal communities are restoring marshes, reefs and beaches to combat rising seas and stronger storm surges.
Floods expose climate-related risks to South Asia infrastructure
Floodwaters in Nepal destroyed a key bridge to China and damaged hydropower facilities, highlighting the urgent need for climate-resilient infrastructure.
Southern California delays gas appliance emission rules
Air quality regulators in Southern California voted to reject proposed rules that would have curbed harmful emissions from gas-powered furnaces and water heaters.
Clay floors provide clean, low-cost alternative in Africa
EarthEnable, a U.S.-based nonprofit, offers affordable option instead of concrete, improving health, hygiene, and sustainability while creating jobs in rural communities.
Oregon judge refuses to dismiss 2015 climate lawsuit filed by youth
A judge in Oregon has rejected a U.S. Department of Justice request to dismiss a 2015 lawsuit brought by young people that alleges the federal government knew the dangers posed by carbon pollution but that it has continued through policies and subsidies to support the fossil fuel industry.
Oregon appeals court finds the rules for the state’s climate program are invalid
A state appeals court in Oregon decided late Wednesday that the rules for a program designed to limit and drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel companies are invalid. The program, started in 2022, is one of the strongest climate programs in the nation.
$1.5 billion worth of leafy relief for sweltering cities
A historic federal investment aims to ensure countless trees take root in urban areas across the country.
Small-scale power production gaining interest
Several universities are studying whether micronuclear reactors could contribute to a clean energy future.
Oregon attempts to ‘walk the talk’ to combat climate change | OP-ED
Oregon has taken a significant step in the Land Conservation and Development Commission's adoption of 鈥淐limate-Friendly and Equitable Communities鈥� rules.
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
