Environment

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Federal authorities have approved the construction of a natural gas pipeline and terminal in southwest Oregon, but the State of Oregon still has a roadblock put in place. The Jordan Cove Project has been in the works for well …

COOS BAY, Ore. – A permit crucial to the construction of a natural gas pipeline and liquefied natural gas depot on the Oregon Coast has been withdrawn. The proposed Jordan Cove Pipeline would extend from Malin to Coos Bay, where natural gas …

ASHLAND, Ore. — A local man is giving educational lectures. He’s been teaching about marine life since the mid 1980’s. Miltt Jaffey used to be a Washington resident, now he is currently going down the West Coast and giving his speeches at …

ASHLAND, Ore. – A handful of Ashland restaurants are trying out a new pilot program to help lower their environmental impact. The City of Ashland said the “Rogue To Go” program uses durable, reusable take-out containers to help reduce waste. Customers can …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Monday night, candidates for the Oregon legislatures and Jackson County Commissioner Position met at the Medford Library fora an open forum. The forum was put on by Southern Oregon Climate Action Now, SOCAN, for legislatures to talk about their …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Pacific Power is rolling out “smart meters” for residences and businesses in Jackson County. According to Pacific power, they’ll work this summer to replace about 88,000 old, aging electric meters in Medford, Central Point, Eagle Point, Butte Falls, …

Ashland, Ore. – Ten years ago, the city of Ashland decided to look into the effects of a gun club on a Lithia Springs property that included a wetland. The gun club has been leasing the property for about 50 years and …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC News) – For embattled EPA Administrator, Scott Pruitt, it appeared to be business as usual as he announced plans to roll back Obama-era greenhouse gas and fuel emissions standards. “What was done in 2011 and 2012 as we evaluate …

ASHLAND, Ore. – Numerous controlled burns are scheduled to take place around Ashland Tuesday. According to the City of Ashland, controlled burns will be conducted near Ashland Mine Road, Acid Castle Rocks, Upper Tolman Creek Road and the east side of the …

ASHLAND, Ore. – Environmental restoration crews worked to remove acres of invasive Himalayan blackberry plants near Ashland. Himalayan blackberries were introduced to North America in the 19th century. However, they spread quickly and create dense, thorny thickets, choking out native plant species. …