In the Media: Oregon lawmakers, groups demand investigation over NW Natural’s gas claims


by Monica Samayoa (OPB). Originally published on OPB.org, Aug. 17, 2022 7:19 p.m.

More than two dozen organizations along with Oregon lawmakers are calling on the state’s Department of Justice to investigate Oregon’s largest natural gas utility over what they claim is false advertising to the public and in schools.

Gas stoves leak climate-warming methane even when they’re off


by Jeff Brady (NPR). Originally published January 12, 2022 6:35 am on OPB.org. Updated January 27, 2022 at 7:55 AM ET.

Your natural gas cooking stove may leak climate-warming methane even when it is turned off, warns a new Stanford University study.

That’s important because methane is a much more potent greenhouse gas than even carbon dioxide, though it doesn’t linger in the atmosphere nearly as long.

Environmental groups sue over post-wildfire roadside logging plans


By Cassandra Profita (OPB)Originally published on OPB, Aug. 19, 2021 5:43 p.m. Lawsuit challenges plans to remove ‘danger’ trees along 400 miles of roads in Willamette National Forest Conservation groups … Continue reading Environmental groups sue over post-wildfire roadside logging plans

Arborists say ODOT post-fires tree cutting is excessive, rushed


By Cassandra Profita (OPB)Originally published on OPB.org April 14, 2021 6 a.m. Critics who worked on state project say it’s removing trees that aren’t actually hazardous Oregon has a lot … Continue reading Arborists say ODOT post-fires tree cutting is excessive, rushed