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Education fueling fight with temperature disparities
Some residents are learning why their neighborhoods are hotter than others nearby and how they can respond.
Tiny Oregon town’s new facility is a big deal
The first utility-scale wind-solar-battery plant in North America is expected to be followed by similar ones.
A burning question: What can be done?
Wildfires expected to be more ruinous in years ahead because of climate change and new construction, experts say.
US announces plan to combat ‘silent killer’
The Biden administration is moving to protect workers and residents from extreme heat after a dangerously hot summer that spurred an onslaught of drought-worsened wildfires and caused hundreds of deaths from the Pacific Northwest to hurricane-ravaged Louisiana.
Industry group calls for public and private response to climate change
The Associated General Contractors of America has launched a climate initiative that pushes for the reduction of carbon-intensive projects.
Report: Portland progressing in bid to combat climate change
The Portland City Council on Thursday unanimously accepted a report on the progress made toward meeting the Climate Emergency Declaration goal 鈥� but agreed more must be done.
Lofty goals, underwhelming results for Cascadia
Oregon, Washington and British Columbia are far from hitting greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, according to a recent analysis.
Revised management plan for Columbia River Gorge approved
A new management plan that will guide future decisions and address urgent issues like climate change has been approved for the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.
2020 Legislature: another climate change bill anticipated
The Oregon Legislature will convene on Monday. At the top of the agenda for Democrats is cap-and-trade legislation that would limit carbon emissions.
Another way to combat climate change
Two design specialists at ZGF Architects have devised a digital tool that analyzes proposed concrete mixtures for their carbon footprint and performs a life-cycle assessment based on data provided.
Meet Eugene’s young climate ‘warriors’
There's the punk rocker, the animal lover and the shy performer. A future educator, a taekwondo black belt and an outdoorsman also are part of the group.
Keeping cool by design
Planners, architects and urban foresters are all working to help reduce the heat island effect in cities like Portland.
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
