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Stories focused on climate change and its impact, along with ways to protect our environment

Portland Fruit Tree Project injects a touch of sweetness to Earth Day

Portland Fruit Tree Project injects a touch of sweetness to Earth Day

Oregon District 3 candidates speak on climate change

Oregon District 3 candidates speak on climate change

New study finds single-crop farming could harm bees

New study finds single-crop farming could harm bees

Portland-area counties publish map of regional ‘hotspots’

Portland-area counties publish map of regional ‘hotspots’

Gov. Tina Kotek interview on climate change: 'We want to make sure that everyone's at the table'

Gov. Tina Kotek interview on climate change: 'We want to make sure that everyone's at the table'

Heat map tracks uneven impacts across Portland Metro area

Heat map tracks uneven impacts across Portland Metro area

Small school district sues Oregon Department of Forestry over new forest plan

Small school district sues Oregon Department of Forestry over new forest plan

Trees planted in remembrance of loved ones who died during 2021's heat dome in Pacific Northwest

Trees planted in remembrance of loved ones who died during 2021's heat dome in Pacific Northwest

More wildfires on the horizon for cold, wetter regions of the Pacific Northwest

More wildfires on the horizon for cold, wetter regions of the Pacific Northwest

Polar bears dropping weight as Arctic warms up amid climate change

Polar bears dropping weight as Arctic warms up amid climate change

Pacific salmon face no shortage of challenges, shrinking snowpack high among them

Pacific salmon face no shortage of challenges, shrinking snowpack high among them

Snowpack in the Pacific Northwest is shrinking. Here's what that means for the future

Snowpack in the Pacific Northwest is shrinking. Here's what that means for the future

OSU researchers move closer to protecting wine grapes from wildfire smoke

OSU researchers move closer to protecting wine grapes from wildfire smoke

Oregon forced to start over on Climate Protection Program

Oregon forced to start over on Climate Protection Program

Crews begin reservoir drawdown on Klamath River dam removal project

Crews begin reservoir drawdown on Klamath River dam removal project

After 40 years with the agency, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife director heads toward retirem

After 40 years with the agency, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife director heads toward retirem

Mass timber lab at Oregon State is helping to shape the future of eco-friendly construction

Mass timber lab at Oregon State is helping to shape the future of eco-friendly construction

Eight years later, Oregon 'climate kids' case moves toward federal trial

Eight years later, Oregon 'climate kids' case moves toward federal trial

Vancouver residents suffer disproportionate health problems due to air pollution, according to state

Vancouver residents suffer disproportionate health problems due to air pollution, according to state

Ski areas feel the squeeze of little snow in the Oregon Cascades

Ski areas feel the squeeze of little snow in the Oregon Cascades

Looking for signs of hope after the hottest year on record

Looking for signs of hope after the hottest year on record

Court rules against Oregon climate plan on a technicality

Court rules against Oregon climate plan on a technicality

Endangered Northwest: The impact of the Endangered Species Act, 50 years later

Endangered Northwest: The impact of the Endangered Species Act, 50 years later

Federal report, Washington State University warn how far climate change impacts have come

Federal report, Washington State University warn how far climate change impacts have come

Portland-based modular nuclear reactor company loses major contract

Portland-based modular nuclear reactor company loses major contract

Multnomah County Public Health awarded $1M through federal climate grant

Multnomah County Public Health awarded $1M through federal climate grant

OSU researchers release new data on climate change

OSU researchers release new data on climate change

Pacific Northwest named ‘hydrogen hub’ by Biden administration

Pacific Northwest named ‘hydrogen hub’ by Biden administration

West Coast gray whale deaths linked to warming Arctic

West Coast gray whale deaths linked to warming Arctic

With Oregon's water sources dwindling, irrigation districts are feeling the pressure to modernize

With Oregon's water sources dwindling, irrigation districts are feeling the pressure to modernize

Portland student organizers get behind ‘Green New Deal for Schools’ campaign

Portland student organizers get behind ‘Green New Deal for Schools’ campaign

Oregon company Revino gives empty wine bottles a second life

Oregon company Revino gives empty wine bottles a second life

Oregon State researchers get federal grant to study ways to stem ocean acidification

Oregon State researchers get federal grant to study ways to stem ocean acidification

Young people take to Portland streets to demand action on climate change

Young people take to Portland streets to demand action on climate change

Coastal communities voice concerns as Oregon offshore wind energy projects move forward

Coastal communities voice concerns as Oregon offshore wind energy projects move forward

Fire near Bull Run Dam passes 1,200 acres; Portland water remains safe

Fire near Bull Run Dam passes 1,200 acres; Portland water remains safe

Camp Creek Fire grows near Portland's water source

Camp Creek Fire grows near Portland's water source

Portland makes largest investment in climate-related projects in city history

Portland makes largest investment in climate-related projects in city history

Montana youth gain landmark court win in climate case, perhaps opening the door for similar cases

Montana youth gain landmark court win in climate case, perhaps opening the door for similar cases

Salmon habitat restoration on the Oregon Coast expected to benefit from Inflation Reduction Act

Salmon habitat restoration on the Oregon Coast expected to benefit from Inflation Reduction Act

Parts of Oregon suffer through unhealthy or hazardous air quality due to wildfire smoke

Parts of Oregon suffer through unhealthy or hazardous air quality due to wildfire smoke

Portland's hottest August day on record

Portland's hottest August day on record

Amid Portland heat wave, electric utilities urge conservation

Amid Portland heat wave, electric utilities urge conservation

As incandescent light bulbs get phased out, one Gresham business owner saves thousands on LEDs

As incandescent light bulbs get phased out, one Gresham business owner saves thousands on LEDs

Push for federal funding for Oregon cherry farmers due to bad crop season

Push for federal funding for Oregon cherry farmers due to bad crop season

Oregon salmon populations improving, but study finds little direct connection to billions spent on r

Oregon salmon populations improving, but study finds little direct connection to billions spent on r

First heavy-duty electric truck unveiled in Oregon

First heavy-duty electric truck unveiled in Oregon

Estacada teen and self-taught bee expert designs Oregon's newest license plate

Estacada teen and self-taught bee expert designs Oregon's newest license plate

Tribes raise objections to renewable energy project in Columbia River Gorge

Tribes raise objections to renewable energy project in Columbia River Gorge

Multnomah County is suing fossil fuel companies for $50B. Here's the county's argument

Multnomah County is suing fossil fuel companies for $50B. Here's the county's argument

Oregon's gray whales ingesting high numbers of manmade microparticles, study finds

Oregon's gray whales ingesting high numbers of manmade microparticles, study finds

Eugene reverses controversial natural gas ban measure

Eugene reverses controversial natural gas ban measure

New wildfire hazard map to help with environmental hazard in Oregon

New wildfire hazard map to help with environmental hazard in Oregon

Winds will be joining Oregon's high heat, bringing fire weather warnings

Winds will be joining Oregon's high heat, bringing fire weather warnings

Multnomah County utilizing new method to track hot weather

Multnomah County utilizing new method to track hot weather

Oregon testing new method to eliminate invasive insect without compromising air quality

Oregon testing new method to eliminate invasive insect without compromising air quality

Report details Pacific Northwest's possible path to net-zero carbon emissions

Report details Pacific Northwest's possible path to net-zero carbon emissions

Thousands testify in support of federal protections for Oregon’s old growth trees

Thousands testify in support of federal protections for Oregon’s old growth trees

Why this fire season looks different in parts of the Pacific Northwest than years past

Why this fire season looks different in parts of the Pacific Northwest than years past

Multnomah County commissioners sue fossil fuel companies over 2021 heat dome, climate change

Multnomah County commissioners sue fossil fuel companies over 2021 heat dome, climate change

Burglars steal tree burls from Corvallis park

Burglars steal tree burls from Corvallis park

Portland Fire and Rescue debuts its first electric fire truck

Portland Fire and Rescue debuts its first electric fire truck

Oregon Senate walkout jeopardizes hundreds of millions in federal climate funding

Oregon Senate walkout jeopardizes hundreds of millions in federal climate funding

Anglers can net thousands of dollars reeling in 'nuisance' fish on the Columbia River

Anglers can net thousands of dollars reeling in 'nuisance' fish on the Columbia River

Students in Hillsboro learn how to run an eco-friendly farm

Students in Hillsboro learn how to run an eco-friendly farm

‘It's a true synergy’: OSU research shows promise of combining solar energy with agriculture

‘It's a true synergy’: OSU research shows promise of combining solar energy with agriculture

KGW climate change survey shows many concerned about the future

KGW climate change survey shows many concerned about the future

Portland working to restore section of creek for salmon

Portland working to restore section of creek for salmon

City of Portland receives $2M grant for zero-emissions loading zones downtown

City of Portland receives $2M grant for zero-emissions loading zones downtown

Heat study looks for lessons surrounding 2021 heat dome

Heat study looks for lessons surrounding 2021 heat dome

Testing your Earth Day knowledge

Testing your Earth Day knowledge

Washington County picked for federal study on ‘heat islands’ in communities

Washington County picked for federal study on ‘heat islands’ in communities

Crowds jam Sandy River for rare smelt fishing opportunity

Crowds jam Sandy River for rare smelt fishing opportunity

Hundreds of dead fish on Oregon's Sandy River no cause for concern, wildlife officials say

Hundreds of dead fish on Oregon's Sandy River no cause for concern, wildlife officials say

'The salmon are coming home': Work begins on Klamath River dam removal

'The salmon are coming home': Work begins on Klamath River dam removal

OSU study examines decline in Douglas-fir trees

OSU study examines decline in Douglas-fir trees

Fight brews in Eugene over ban on new natural gas hookups

Fight brews in Eugene over ban on new natural gas hookups

OSU researchers looking to protect whales from entangling in fishing gear off Oregon Coast

OSU researchers looking to protect whales from entangling in fishing gear off Oregon Coast

Package of bills aim to make Oregon homes more climate friendly

Package of bills aim to make Oregon homes more climate friendly

Salmon fishing season closed in California, most of Oregon

Salmon fishing season closed in California, most of Oregon

Oregon researcher makes breakthrough on sea star wasting disease treatment

Oregon researcher makes breakthrough on sea star wasting disease treatment

Oregon bill seeks to boost state's tree canopy in an effort to fight climate change

Oregon bill seeks to boost state's tree canopy in an effort to fight climate change

Eastern Oregon residents oppose energy transmission line over environmental concerns

Eastern Oregon residents oppose energy transmission line over environmental concerns

Offshore wind power experts discuss Oregon's energy future

Offshore wind power experts discuss Oregon's energy future

Loss of sea stars throws off West Coast ocean ecosystem

Loss of sea stars throws off West Coast ocean ecosystem

Portland being sued over city's gas transport rules

Portland being sued over city's gas transport rules

Oregon lawmakers are trying to find places where tech companies can build chip plants

Oregon lawmakers are trying to find places where tech companies can build chip plants

Oregon politician calls for increased oversight of NW Natural

Oregon politician calls for increased oversight of NW Natural

Portland sportswear company makes sustainable clothing

Portland sportswear company makes sustainable clothing

King tides offer clues about effects of rising sea levels

King tides offer clues about effects of rising sea levels

Oregon’s Republicans in Congress join ‘Conservative Climate Caucus’

Oregon’s Republicans in Congress join ‘Conservative Climate Caucus’

Oregon lawmakers work on ways to boost energy efficiency in buildings

Oregon lawmakers work on ways to boost energy efficiency in buildings

The connection between a polar bear attack in Alaska and KGW’s environmental reporter

The connection between a polar bear attack in Alaska and KGW’s environmental reporter

Three dead whales washed up on the Oregon coast within a week

Three dead whales washed up on the Oregon coast within a week

OSU developing zero emissions big rig engine

OSU developing zero emissions big rig engine

Oregon crab season gets the green light after nearly six weeks of delays

Oregon crab season gets the green light after nearly six weeks of delays

Energy-efficient home improvement options come with new incentives

Energy-efficient home improvement options come with new incentives

The problem with planting trees in Portland | The Story extras

The problem with planting trees in Portland | The Story extras

Oregon’s new urban forester describes the promise and peril of trees in our cities

Oregon’s new urban forester describes the promise and peril of trees in our cities

Oregon climate report includes both alarming projections and reasons for optimism

Oregon climate report includes both alarming projections and reasons for optimism