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Oregon, California, Washington and 13 other Democratic states are losing nearly $8 billion toward climate projects, after the Trump administration terminated multiple federal grants.
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U.S. Department of Energy officials under Trump tried put a 10% cap on staff and administrative costs on federally funded sustainable energy and efficiency projects.
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The U.S. Forest Service could close its Pacific Northwest headquarters in Portland, which oversees Oregon and Washington national forests, as part of restructuring plan.
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The proposal from Gov. Tina Kotek will hike gas taxes, registration fees and more.
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The California governor's new, softened approach to the petroleum industry in the state has some former allies questioning his commitment to climate policy.
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An environmental advocate in Southern Oregon said a new policy excluding the public from federal timber auctions hurts accountability and transparency.
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An Air National Guard base in Portland and an Air Force base near Spokane are among those that will have longer timelines for forever chemical cleanup.
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A set of laws Gov. Gavin Newsom signed today extends California clean-energy programs while taking steps to shore up oil and gas production. It also opens the door to a Western energy grid.
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Joining the Exchange is Andrew Partin, a vector ecologist with the Jackson County Vector Control District.
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Ryan Shannon, a senior attorney with the Center for Biological Diversity, joins the Exchange.
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The public comment period for rescinding the "roadless rule" ends this week. Federal forest land along the Oregon-California border could be affected.
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California lawmakers passed a six-bill climate and energy package extending cap and trade to 2045, expanding the state’s wildfire fund, approving new oil drilling, and opening the door to a regional power market.
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Drivers across Oregon paid an average of 16 cents more per gallon on gas last week after an unplanned pipeline outage limited the gasoline supply flowing into the state.
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Despite a last-minute scramble, California Senate leaders failed to fix an environmental law rollback for advanced manufacturing, leaving pollution concerns untouched as session ends.