Oregon Environmental News
Earth’s record-breaking 13-month heat wave has ended. But Portland just had its hottest July ever
Portland had it's hottest July yet, but a 13-month heat record streak around the world has ended.
Readers respond: Otters can help save kelp
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
How a heap of lithium on the Nevada-Oregon border could ignite an environmental battle
Three Australian companies are looking to mine the “white gold” in Oregon’s portion of the deposit.
A growing number of sea turtles need rescuing. Congress is close to passing a lifeline
Less than 50 sea turtles were found stranded on Cape Cod in 2000, but by 2022 that number ballooned to 866.
Work begins to remove Portland’s oldest Heritage Tree
Work began on Monday to remove Portland’s oldest Heritage Tree, which, at more than 150 years old, had been determined to be near the end of its life.
Readers respond: Failing to protect coastal martens
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
Readers respond: Wind project threatens a sacred site for Japanese Americans
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
Bill Monroe: Raging Oregon fires could affect fall hunting
Nearly half of the state’s 58 units have experienced damage from small to massive fires.
A humpback whale spotted in Washington is missing its tail, ‘an apparent death sentence’
Experts believe the whale likely lost its flukes after becoming entangled.
Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov free live stream, actual fight time; UFC Abu Dhabi full card, odds
One of the most interesting fight cards of the year takes place today at UFC Abu Dhabi where the main event will pit Cory Sandhagen against Umar Nurmagomedov.
Readers respond: Revegetate and reforest to help climate
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
Surprising new shark species in NW waters: ‘They’re not supposed to be here’
Two species of shark, one of which is critically endangered in some places, have been found in South Puget Sound, scientists with Oregon State University said.