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Wed, May 16 2012
Dangerous Sonar
Studies reveal that Naval sonar technology has an impact on marine mammals and other aquatic life.
Tue, May 8 2012
Environmental Update
We'll get an update on the ongoing controversy surrounding the plan to remove Klamath River dams.
Wed, Apr 11 2012
Environmental Update
EarthFix reporter Ashley Ahearn joins us to talk about the potential economic, health, and environmental impacts of coal in the Northwest.
Wed, Apr 4 2012
Willamette River Superfund Site
We'll find out where we are in the process of cleaning up the polluted stretch of the Willamette River that's been designated a Superfund site.
Wed, Mar 28 2012
Coos Bay LNG
We'll get the latest on plans to build a liquified natural gas terminal in Coos Bay.
Thu, Mar 22 2012
A New Horse Slaughter Facility?
The last two horse slaughter plants in the country were closed five years ago. Now, an Eastern Oregon man wants to open one in Hermiston.
Thu, Mar 15 2012
Bull Run Variance
The Portland Water Bureau just found out it will not have to treat Bull Run water for cryptosporidium — the state granted the variance officials were seeking.
Wed, Mar 14 2012
Eagle Rebound
The bald eagle is no longer listed as a threatened species in Oregon.
Tue, Feb 21 2012
Environmental Update
Two new bills were introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives which could increase the revenue some Northwest counties receive from federal forestland.
Thu, Feb 2 2012
Radon
Radon is the number two cause of lung cancer in the United States. You can't see it, smell it, or taste it. But is it in your home?
Fri, Jan 13 2012
Cryptosporidium
Water Bureau officials say there is no public health threat from trace amounts of the parasite cyptosporidium found in Portland water. But what does it mean for Bull Run's clean water variance?
Wed, Jan 11 2012
Cuts to Portland Parks & Recreation
Portland Parks & Recreation has come up with a list of proposed cuts (at the request of the city council) — they include cutting daily trash pick up and closing park bathrooms and facilities like the Fulton Community Center.
Tue, Jan 10 2012
Environmental Update
Cassandra Profita updates us on the many controversies surrounding wolves in the western states.
Mon, Dec 19 2011
The Top Environmental Stories of 2011
We're counting down the top environmental stories of 2011
Wed, Dec 7 2011
Progress on Climate Change?
The U.N. is hosting its annual climate change conference in Durban, South Africa. What progress are global leaders making toward combat global warming?
Wed, Nov 30 2011
Environmental Update
Every week, billions of gallons of oil are transported in Northwest waters, but the agencies regulating that trade have suffered budget cuts. What effect does that have on oil spill preparedness?
Wed, Nov 30 2011
No Treatment for Bull Run Water
The Oregon Health Authority announced it will not require Portland to build a treatment facility for Bull Run, the city's water source, to guard against cryptosporidium.
Thu, Nov 10 2011
What Happens Next at Condit Dam?
Two weeks ago, the base of the Condit Dam was blown up, and the White Salmon River flowed free for the first time in a century. What happens now?
Tue, Nov 8 2011
Environmental Update
We check in with David Steves about his live chat with environmental scientist Richard Alley and EarthFix's new story about the top Northwest polluters.
Mon, Nov 7 2011
Portland Parks & Recreation Gold Medal
Portland Parks & Recreation was just awarded the top national honor from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration and the National Recreation & Park Association. We'll find out why — and what may be next for the city's parks.
Mon, Oct 31 2011
Studded Tires
Should the state ban studded tires?
Fri, Oct 21 2011
Rare Salmon Disease in B.C.
A virus that has devastated Atlantic salmon populations was discovered in two sockeye salmon in British Columbia.
Mon, Oct 17 2011
Environmental Update
EarthFix reporter Courtney Flatt updates us on energy and resource projects in the Northwest.
Tue, Oct 4 2011
Biomass Power in Vancouver?
What's at stake in the decision on whether or not to allow a biomass power plant in Vancouver?
Mon, Sep 26 2011
Environmental Update
Earthfix Editor, David Steves, talks about the removal of two dams in Washington and future dam removals in the Northwest.
Tue, Sep 13 2011
Environmental Update
We'll get an environmental update from OPB's Ecotrope blogger, Cassandra Profita about the future of sustainable energy sources in Oregon.
Thu, Aug 25 2011
Reservoir Debate Rolls On
Will a review by the Environmental Protection Agency in New York delay Portland's mandate to cover its reservoir?
Fri, Aug 12 2011
Talking Trash
Composting is gaining traction at Portland City Hall. What will this mean for you?
Mon, Aug 1 2011
Environmental Update
We begin a regular series of conversations checking in on OPB's environmental coverage. Today, we get the lowdown from EarthFix investigative reporter Bonnie Stewart.
Wed, Jul 20 2011
Changing Water Use
Are increasing water rates changing the way you use tap water?
Fri, Jun 10 2011
The Value of Mount Hood
We're live from Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood to find out what the mountain means to you.
Mon, Feb 21 2011
High Speed Momentum
How would high speed rail affect jobs and liveability in the Northwest?
Tue, Jan 4 2011
Toxic Water?
A look at a new study of hexavalent chromium and US city drinking water.
Tue, Nov 30 2010
Public Transit
What is the state of TriMet's long and short term plans and how will the public be included in the planning?
Fri, Nov 12 2010
A Mighty Wind in Union County
What's Oregon's business climate like for wind energy development?
Tue, Aug 3 2010
The Garbage Business
What role does garbage play in the economy of rural Northwest communities?
Thu, Jul 22 2010
Live from Haines: Ranching Roundtable
What are the changing economic realities of ranching in eastern Oregon?
Tue, Jul 20 2010
Live from Enterprise: Logging
Where do economic and environmental sustainability meet in the woods?
Fri, Jul 9 2010
Million Dollar Ideas?
If you had a million dollars to fix one of Oregon's problems, how would you spend it?
Wed, Jun 16 2010
Cleaning up the Gulf
What are folks from the Northwest seeing and doing in the Gulf of Mexico?
Wed, Jun 2 2010
To The Woods
What has an Oregon couple learned from seventeen years living in a trailer in the Coast Range with little electricity and no running water?
Tue, Feb 16 2010
Banning BPA
What impact would a limited ban on the chemical BPA have in Oregon?
Thu, Feb 4 2010
Paper, Plastic or What?
What would banning plastic bags mean for Oregon?
Fri, Dec 18 2009
Coming out of Copenhagen
What did and didn't come out Copenhagen — and why?
Tue, Nov 24 2009
Green Tax Breaks
How much can Oregon afford to offer alternative energy companies to locate here?
Wed, Oct 14 2009
As We Are: Child Free
The next in our As We Are series explores what it is like to choose not to have children.
Tue, Oct 7 2008
Fishing for Passion
What's the true art of angling? And should you eat what you hook?
