Oregon announced the newest Climate Budget Framework aimed at helping communities across the state. The $90 million Climate Budget Framework aims to reduce utility costs, promote self-sustainable communities, and prepare for climate emergencies. On top of this, Oregon legislators expect ...
MEDFORD, Ore.– The cities of Medford, Ashland and Talent are holding a joint zoom Thursday night to discuss each city’s plan for developing climate friendly areas. In 2022, former Governor Kate Brown established rules for climate friendly and equitable communities. ...
Author: Kale Williams (KGW) PORTLAND, Ore. (KGW) — When Brittany Oxford walks down any urban street, her eyes tend to drift upward. Oxford, the new community assistance forester with the Oregon Department of Forestry, has gotten to be an expert at ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – Oregon State University got $4.2 million to investigate the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems. The funds are awarded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The research will be off the coast of Oregon, Washington ...
ASHLAND, Ore. – Southern Oregon University has received a grant to expand solar power production on campus. The money comes in the form of a $1 million grant from the Oregon Department of Energy. This is the next step toward SOU’s goal ...
ASHLAND, Ore. — A pair of Ashland high schoolers are talking about how climate change has affected their mental health. The teenagers participated in a statewide panel with the Oregon Health Authority earlier Tuesday. The O.H.A. released a report from ...
Author: Anthony Macuk (KGW) SALEM, Ore. (KGW) — A new report from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) examines the impact of climate change on youth and teen mental health. Oregon health officials will hold a press conference Tuesday morning to ...
SALEM, Ore — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has extended its public input period on its proposed Climate Protection Program. The program aims to gradually reduce carbon emissions by as much as 80% by 2050. The proposal was introduced ...
(NBC) Thousands of young activists staged massive protests all over the world Thursday to demand climate change action for politicians. In Germany, activists gathered in front of the parliament in Berlin. Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg joined the protest two ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC News) — President Biden on Wednesday outlined a $2 trillion climate change plan and signed a series of executive actions addressing the crisis. “We’ve already waited too long to deal with this climate crisis, we can’t wait ...