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Ash, smoke descend after wildfires forced evacuation of Mt. Bachelor, other locations

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Ash, smoke descend after wildfires forced evacuation of Mt. Bachelor, other locations

By MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin
Updated Sep 9, 2024
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Lightning strikes combined with hot and dry conditions spread multiple fires over the weekend on the Deschutes National Forest, burning thousa… Read moreAsh, smoke descend after wildfires forced evacuation of Mt. Bachelor, other locations

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The heat is back on: High 90s temps forecast for �鶹�� Oregon

By MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin
Updated Sep 5, 2024
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After a relatively mild August, temperatures are heading back into the 90s this weekend in C… Read moreThe heat is back on: High 90s temps forecast for �鶹�� Oregon

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Cooler temperatures, rain, help crews control wildfires burning across Oregon

By MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin
Updated Aug 20, 2024
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Cooler temperatures and mostly smoke-free skies in recent days provided a much-needed break … Read moreCooler temperatures, rain, help crews control wildfires burning across Oregon

The heat is back on: High 90s temps forecast for �鶹�� Oregon

Cooler temperatures, rain, help crews control wildfires burning across Oregon

Environmental regulators say NW Natural misleading customers about state climate credit program

By Alex Baumhardt Oregon Capital Chronicle
Updated Aug 14, 2024
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Oregon environmental regulators are concerned that the state’s largest natural gas utility i… Read moreEnvironmental regulators say NW Natural misleading customers about state climate credit program

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For some �鶹�� Oregon sites, it was the hottest July on record

By MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin
Updated Aug 6, 2024
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�鶹�� Oregon may have just experienced its hottest July on record. Read moreFor some �鶹�� Oregon sites, it was the hottest July on record

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Wildfires burning across Oregon contribute to smoky conditions in Bend

By MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin
Updated Jul 24, 2024
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Smoke from multiple fires burning across the state created hazy and unhealthy conditions in … Read moreWildfires burning across Oregon contribute to smoky conditions in Bend

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Grassy planter strips become latest target in Bend's effort to conserve water

By MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin
Updated Jul 24, 2024
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A growing effort by the city of Bend to conserve water will soon impact an area of the stree… Read moreGrassy planter strips become latest target in Bend's effort to conserve water

Environmental regulators say NW Natural misleading customers about state climate credit program

For some �鶹�� Oregon sites, it was the hottest July on record

Wildfires burning across Oregon contribute to smoky conditions in Bend

Grassy planter strips become latest target in Bend's effort to conserve water

Report predicts more flooding on Oregon Coast, Columbia River Gorge

By ALEX BAUMHARDT Oregon Capital Chronicle
Updated Jul 17, 2024
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Hospitals, schools and other critical infrastructure and services along the Oregon Coast and… Read moreReport predicts more flooding on Oregon Coast, Columbia River Gorge

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Bend residents, visitors search for cool spots as heat wave continues

By MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin
Updated Jul 9, 2024
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Under the shade of a ponderosa pine at Bend’s Riverbend Park on Monday, Elle and Jared Gohr … Read moreBend residents, visitors search for cool spots as heat wave continues

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Get ready for a heat wave in Bend this week, weather service says

By KATIE LIVERMORE The Bulletin
Updated Jul 3, 2024
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Record-breaking temperatures are predicted to hit �鶹�� Oregon after Fourth of July with t… Read moreGet ready for a heat wave in Bend this week, weather service says

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Jefferson County declares drought for record fifth straight year

By MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin
Updated Jun 27, 2024
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Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has declared drought in Jefferson County, a designation that could he… Read moreJefferson County declares drought for record fifth straight year

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�鶹�� Oregon gets a break from drought, but threats still loom

By MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin
Updated Jun 15, 2024
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After more than four years of consistent drought, �鶹�� Oregon is finally getting a break. Read more�鶹�� Oregon gets a break from drought, but threats still loom

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Above average snowpack helps Prineville Reservoir fill for second year running

By MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin
Updated Apr 11, 2024
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After several years of low water levels caused by a historic drought, Prineville Reservoir h… Read moreAbove average snowpack helps Prineville Reservoir fill for second year running

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Court upholds parking reforms, environmental rules after Oregon cities’ lawsuit

BY JAYATI RAMAKRISHNAN The Oregonian
Updated Mar 8, 2024
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The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled to broadly uphold a series of climate-focused state transp… Read moreCourt upholds parking reforms, environmental rules after Oregon cities’ lawsuit

Legislature passes bill to rid Oregon’s Public Employee Retirement System of coal investments

By ALEX BAUMHARDT Oregon Capital Chronicle
Updated Mar 7, 2024
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A bill directing the state Treasury to essentially divest Oregon’s Public Employee Retiremen… Read moreLegislature passes bill to rid Oregon’s Public Employee Retirement System of coal investments

U.S. natural gas use sets records in January

By DON JENKINS Capital Press
Updated Feb 8, 2024
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U.S. natural gas consumption set records in January as homes and businesses warded off a mid… Read moreU.S. natural gas use sets records in January

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Winter storms boost �鶹�� Oregon snowpack to normal levels for the season

By MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin
Updated Jan 17, 2024
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At the end of December, some were wondering if �鶹�� Oregon was headed for a snowless winter. Read moreWinter storms boost �鶹�� Oregon snowpack to normal levels for the season

Report predicts more flooding on Oregon Coast, Columbia River Gorge

Bend residents, visitors search for cool spots as heat wave continues

Get ready for a heat wave in Bend this week, weather service says

Jefferson County declares drought for record fifth straight year

�鶹�� Oregon gets a break from drought, but threats still loom

Above average snowpack helps Prineville Reservoir fill for second year running

Court upholds parking reforms, environmental rules after Oregon cities’ lawsuit

Legislature passes bill to rid Oregon’s Public Employee Retirement System of coal investments

U.S. natural gas use sets records in January

Winter storms boost �鶹�� Oregon snowpack to normal levels for the season

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Heavy snow arrives with the first major storm of 2024 in �鶹�� Oregon

By MORGAN OWEN The Bulletin
Updated Mar 25, 2024
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Heavy snow hit Bend on Tuesday morning amid a blizzard warning issued by the National Weathe… Read moreHeavy snow arrives with the first major storm of 2024 in �鶹�� Oregon

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Federal judge refuses to dismiss climate lawsuit filed by youth

Associated Press
Updated Jan 4, 2024
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EUGENE — A federal judge has rejected a U.S. Department of Justice request to dismiss a 2015… Read moreFederal judge refuses to dismiss climate lawsuit filed by youth

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Court rules Oregon’s landmark climate change regulations invalid in case brought by gas utilities

BY ALEX BAUMHARDT Oregon Capital Chronicle
Updated Mar 12, 2024
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Oregon’s second highest court ruled in favor of natural gas utilities seeking to invalidate … Read moreCourt rules Oregon’s landmark climate change regulations invalid in case brought by gas utilities

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Madras High seniors get a glimpse of clean-energy careers

By NOEMI ARELLANO-SUMMER The Bulletin
Updated Dec 1, 2023
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Madras High School seniors have been learning about working in the clean-energy sector throu… Read moreMadras High seniors get a glimpse of clean-energy careers

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'Nothing besides benefits' Habitat builds net-zero homes in Bend

By MORGAN OWEN The Bulletin
Nov 4, 2023
2 min to read

In a region where the median price for a single-family home hit $800,000 in July, Bend-Redmo… Read more'Nothing besides benefits' Habitat builds net-zero homes in Bend

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OSU professor gets more outspoken about climate change; it's a crisis

BY SHANNON OSAKA The Washington Post
Updated Mar 12, 2024
4 min to read

“Scientists are more willing to speak out. As a group, we’ve been pretty hesitant, historica… Read moreOSU professor gets more outspoken about climate change; it's a crisis

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Glaciers in Cascades, across the West disappearing, analysis finds

By ALEX BAUMHARDT Oregon Capital Chronicle
Updated Nov 2, 2023
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Glacial melt from climate change is no longer just a problem at the poles. Read moreGlaciers in Cascades, across the West disappearing, analysis finds

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Cold front expected to bring season's first snow, freezing temps to Bend

By MORGAN OWEN The Bulletin
Oct 25, 2023
2 min to read

Each time a storm passed through this fall, �鶹�� Oregonians watched snow gather on the Th… Read moreCold front expected to bring season's first snow, freezing temps to Bend

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Bend, Sisters, Warm Springs tribes to get carbon reduction grants

BY ERIKA BOLSTAD Stateline.org
Updated Mar 12, 2024
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A 60-mile pedestrian and cycling trail in Arkansas, an electric street sweeper in Oregon and… Read moreBend, Sisters, Warm Springs tribes to get carbon reduction grants

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A rollercoaster of emotions: cloud cover clears in time for Saturday's annular eclipse

By MORGAN OWEN The Bulletin
Updated Oct 14, 2023
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SUNRIVER — Anticipation was high among the families gathered at the Read moreA rollercoaster of emotions: cloud cover clears in time for Saturday's annular eclipse

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Ski movies fire up the masses as snow season approaches, but El Niño looms large

By MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin
Updated Oct 8, 2023
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Ski movies are selling out in Bend as skiers and snowboarders get fired up for the winter se… Read moreSki movies fire up the masses as snow season approaches, but El Niño looms large

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Climate activists protest outside Bend City Hall

By TAYLOR BAYLY • The Bulletin
Updated Sep 15, 2023
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Climate activists, dismayed and apprehensive over a proposed expansion of a natural gas pipe… Read moreClimate activists protest outside Bend City Hall

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Lawmakers seek more funds for well repair amid declining aquifer levels

By MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin
Sep 13, 2023
2 min to read

A state program that helps pay for the cost of repairing wells could receive additional fund… Read moreLawmakers seek more funds for well repair amid declining aquifer levels

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Smoke from Juniper Creek Fire worsens air quality in Bend, Redmond

By MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin
Updated Aug 22, 2023
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Smoke from the Juniper Creek Fire in Jefferson County worsened air quality Monday that was a… Read moreSmoke from Juniper Creek Fire worsens air quality in Bend, Redmond

Kotek requests public meetings on offshore wind

By GEORGE PLAVEN Capital Press
Updated Mar 12, 2024
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SALEM — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is calling for more transparency from the federal Bureau of O… Read moreKotek requests public meetings on offshore wind

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Air quality alert through the weekend in Deschutes County with temperatures set to rise

By NOEMI ARELLANO-SUMMER The Bulletin
Updated Aug 11, 2023
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The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality alert for Deschutes Cou… Read moreAir quality alert through the weekend in Deschutes County with temperatures set to rise

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Oregon lawmakers salvage climate change legislation

By PETER WONG Oregon Capital Bureau
Updated Aug 18, 2024
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Oregon lawmakers combined several bills — including some that the 42-day walkout of Senate R… Read moreOregon lawmakers salvage climate change legislation

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OSU-Cascades energy systems engineering students want to 'save the world'

By NOEMI ARELLANO-SUMMER The Bulletin
Updated Aug 17, 2024
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An Oregon State University-Cascades program that trains engineers about energy systems, stor… Read moreOSU-Cascades energy systems engineering students want to 'save the world'

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�鶹�� Oregon drought was the worst in state history, state climatologist says

By MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin
Updated Jun 24, 2024
1 min to read

Despite a wet winter and spring, Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties remain in some for… Read more�鶹�� Oregon drought was the worst in state history, state climatologist says

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Natural gas industry to battle Eugene's ban on new gas hookups

By Anna Phillips The Washington Post
Updated May 26, 2024
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The liberal stronghold of Eugene might seem like an unlikely place for the fossil fuel indus… Read moreNatural gas industry to battle Eugene's ban on new gas hookups

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Oregon must cut emissions much faster to reach global climate goals, report states

BY GOSIA WOZNIACKA The Oregonian
Updated May 16, 2024
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Oregon has fallen further behind in its effort to reach the greenhouse-gas emissions target … Read moreOregon must cut emissions much faster to reach global climate goals, report states

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Mountain areas west of Bend could see 3 feet of snow this weekend

By MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin
Updated May 5, 2024
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�鶹�� Oregonians are bracing for yet another large winter storm headed for the Pacific Nor… Read moreMountain areas west of Bend could see 3 feet of snow this weekend

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Poll indicates heightened concern over climate change in Oregon

By MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin
Updated Apr 26, 2024
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Four out of 10 Oregonians say they are “very worried” about the impact of climate change, ac… Read morePoll indicates heightened concern over climate change in Oregon

NOAA's spring outlook sees drought spreading in Northwest

By DON JENKINS Capital Press
Updated Apr 21, 2024
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Drought will worsen or develop in Oregon, Idaho and Washington over the next three months, a… Read moreNOAA's spring outlook sees drought spreading in Northwest

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Oregon lawmakers unveil energy-efficiency measures for buildings

By PETER WONG Oregon Capital Bureau
Updated Apr 18, 2024
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Two advocates say that Oregon’s newest attempt to rein in heat-trapping greenhouse gases wil… Read moreOregon lawmakers unveil energy-efficiency measures for buildings

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Beware of high winds in �鶹�� Oregon on Monday

Bulletin Staff Report
Updated Mar 13, 2023
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The National Weather Service issued a high-wind advisory for �鶹�� Oregon on Monday. The … Read moreBeware of high winds in �鶹�� Oregon on Monday

Oregon’s uncertain electric future

By Gosia Wozniacka The Oregonian
Updated Apr 15, 2024
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Most forecasts — conducted by utilities, nonprofits and regional power organizations — estim… Read moreOregon’s uncertain electric future

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Oregon eyes mandate for climate change lessons in schools

By CLAIRE RUSH Associated Press/Report for America
Updated Apr 18, 2024
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SALEM — Oregon lawmakers are aiming to make the state the second in the nation to mandate cl… Read moreOregon eyes mandate for climate change lessons in schools

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Strong winter storm batters mountains, southern Deschutes County

By MICHAEL KOHN • The Bulletin
Updated Apr 14, 2024
2 min to read

Bend, La Pine, Sunriver, and other parts of southern Deschutes County woke up to winter weat… Read moreStrong winter storm batters mountains, southern Deschutes County

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Expansion of natural gas pipeline near Bend sparks local opposition

By NOEMI ARELLANO-SUMMER, ANNA KAMINSKI The Bulletin
Updated Mar 18, 2024
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Around 25 vocal climate activists gathered in downtown Bend on Friday to protest increased n… Read moreExpansion of natural gas pipeline near Bend sparks local opposition

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Eugene becomes first city in Oregon to ban natural gas appliances in new homes

By GOSIA WOZNIACKA The Oregonian
Updated Mar 14, 2024
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Newly constructed homes in Eugene will no longer include natural gas furnaces, water heaters… Read moreEugene becomes first city in Oregon to ban natural gas appliances in new homes

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U.S. climate disasters racked up $165 billion in damage in 2022

By Zahra Hirji Bloomberg
Updated Feb 15, 2024
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A massive hurricane, a historic drought and 16 other major disasters across the U.S. collect… Read moreU.S. climate disasters racked up $165 billion in damage in 2022

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Winter storms pack a punch, but �鶹�� Oregon snowpack, rainfall remain average

By MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin
Updated Feb 3, 2024
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Winter storms have hammered much of the Pacific Northwest this month with snow and freezing … Read moreWinter storms pack a punch, but �鶹�� Oregon snowpack, rainfall remain average

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Pacific Power to fund new Bend e-bike rebate program

By JOE SIESS The Bulletin
Updated Jan 27, 2024
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On Wednesday, the city of Bend accepted a new $150,000 e-mobility grant funded by Pacific Po… Read morePacific Power to fund new Bend e-bike rebate program

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�鶹�� Oregon cold weather snap bucks trend for recent Decembers

By MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin
Updated Jan 24, 2024
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�鶹�� Oregon has endured an unusually long cold weather snap over the past week, with temp… Read more�鶹�� Oregon cold weather snap bucks trend for recent Decembers

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New satellite will measure water on Earth with extraordinary precision

By Corinne Purtill
and Rosanna Xia Los Angeles Times
Updated Mar 16, 2024
5 min to read

LOS ANGELES — Before the sun rises on Thursday, a rocket carrying the Surface Water and Ocea… Read moreNew satellite will measure water on Earth with extraordinary precision

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Deschutes County hopes to turn landfill methane into renewable energy source

By ANNA KAMINSKI The Bulletin
Updated Jan 14, 2024
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Deschutes County could soon start harnessing the gaseous byproduct of decomposing waste in K… Read moreDeschutes County hopes to turn landfill methane into renewable energy source

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Bend could eliminate minimum parking requirements in the name of reducing greenhouse gas emissions

By ANNA KAMINSKI The Bulletin
Updated Jan 4, 2024
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Thirteen Oregon cities and one county are suing the state’s land development department over… Read moreBend could eliminate minimum parking requirements in the name of reducing greenhouse gas emissions

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Study: Climate change is increasing the frequency and temperature of extreme heat waves

By Hayley Smith Los Angeles Times
Nov 27, 2022
4 min to read

LOS ANGELES — Researchers are shedding new light on last year's anomalous and extreme Pacifi… Read moreStudy: Climate change is increasing the frequency and temperature of extreme heat waves

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The Environmental Center hosts energy forum in Redmond

By JOE SIESS The Bulletin
Updated Dec 25, 2023
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REDMOND — The Environmental Center hosted its first Local Energy Forum at the Oregon State U… Read moreThe Environmental Center hosts energy forum in Redmond

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Oregon's Rep. Earl Blumenauer calls on President Joe Biden to declare a climate emergency

By PETER WONG Oregon Capital Bureau
Updated Dec 21, 2023
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U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer says he still thinks President Joe Biden should declare a climate … Read moreOregon's Rep. Earl Blumenauer calls on President Joe Biden to declare a climate emergency

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Spring was snowy but �鶹�� Oregon glaciers still lost this year

By MICHAEL KOHN The Bulletin
Updated Dec 17, 2023
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In the battle against global warming, glaciers in the �鶹�� Oregon Cascades have not fared… Read moreSpring was snowy but �鶹�� Oregon glaciers still lost this year

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Doctors say 'fossil fuel addiction' kills, starves millions

By SETH BORENSTEIN Associated Press
Updated Dec 1, 2023
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Extreme weather from climate change triggered hunger in nearly 100 million people and increa… Read moreDoctors say 'fossil fuel addiction' kills, starves millions

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Key wedge issues arise at another Deschutes County Commission debate

By ANNA KAMINSKI The Bulletin
Updated Nov 26, 2023
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Abortion, climate change and housing were among key wedge issues in the race for Deschutes C… Read moreKey wedge issues arise at another Deschutes County Commission debate

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1st lease sale to be held for offshore wind on West Coast

By JENNIFER McDERMOTT Associated Press
Updated Nov 24, 2023
2 min to read

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Biden administration will hold the first-ever lease sale for offshore… Read more1st lease sale to be held for offshore wind on West Coast

Oregon expands targets under Clean Fuels Program

By GEORGE PLAVEN Capital Press
Updated Nov 24, 2023
2 min to read

SALEM — Oregon regulators are accelerating targets meant to shrink the carbon footprint of t… Read moreOregon expands targets under Clean Fuels Program

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Coming this week in Bend and Deschutes County government

Bulletin staff report
Updated Nov 14, 2023
1 min to read

This week in Bend and surrounding areas, local governing bodies are discussing new land deve… Read moreComing this week in Bend and Deschutes County government

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Gov. Brown signs new West Coast climate change accord

By PETER WONG Oregon Capital Bureau
Updated Nov 12, 2023
2 min to read

Gov. Kate Brown and three other regional leaders have recommitted the West Coast to action t… Read moreGov. Brown signs new West Coast climate change accord