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PacifiCorp Could Owe Billions After Verdict In Devastating Oregon Wildfires [1]

"A jury on Wednesday ordered the electric utility PacifiCorp to pay punitive damages for causing devastating wildfires in Oregon in 2020 — on top of an earlier verdict already expected to amount to billions of dollars."

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Source: AP [11], 06/15/2023

Heat Warning — Expect Extreme Temps To Be Local Story This Summer [12]

Some areas of the United States are hot and getting hotter, thanks to climate change and now the coming El Niño. But some areas have little history with extreme temperatures — and those places are among the ones to watch this summer for local and regional reporting. Plus, who are the most vulnerable in your community when it comes to heat waves?

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July 28, 2023

DEADLINE: IJNR Klamath River Institute [22]

The Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources invites applications until July 28 for an expenses-paid Institute for journalists, Sep 17-23, 2023 (tentative), to explore the Klamath River Basin from southern Oregon to northern California, and investigate the impact of the removal of four dams beginning later this year.

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Food [27]
People & Population [17]
Water & Oceans [28]
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California [19]
Northwest (OR WA) [10]

"Canada’s Wildfires Have Been Disrupting Lives. Now, Oil and Gas Take a Hit." [30]

"Wildfires sweeping across western Canada that have driven thousands of people from their homes are also striking the heart of Canadian oil and gas country, forcing companies to curb production."

Climate Change [2]
Disasters [3]
Energy & Fuel [5]
Public [9]
Northwest (OR WA) [10]
Canada [31]
Source: NYTimes [32], 05/18/2023

"Unusually Early Heat Wave In Pacific Northwest Tests Records" [33]

"An early heat wave took hold Saturday in parts of the Pacific Northwest, with temperatures nearing or breaking records in some areas and heat advisories in place through Monday. The historically temperate region has grappled with scorching summer temperatures and unprecedented wildfires fueled by climate change in recent years."

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Source: AP [35], 05/15/2023

Why Journalists Should Investigate the Twin Mental Health and Climate Crises [36]

The complicated interplay between climate change and trauma, poorly understood and little covered, is holding back the response by individuals and communities to the realities of the climate crisis, argues the head of a network of mental health and other organizations. Here’s what he has found when it comes to how climate-generated anguish is blocking climate solutions and what can be done about it.

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"Seattle Airport, Alaska Air And Delta Sued Over Jet Pollution" [42]

"Neighbors of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Wednesday sued the airport's operator and two airlines over jet pollution they said is making them sick and damaging their properties."

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Source: Reuters [45], 04/20/2023

"Officials Vote To Cancel California Salmon Fishing Season" [46]

"West Coast fishery managers have officially recommended the cancellation of California salmon fishing season this year. Thursday, the Pacific Fishery Management Council announced its decision to close commercial and recreational salmon fishing in California and most of Oregon until next spring to conserve the dwindling Chinook salmon population."

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Source: SFGate [47], 04/11/2023

Judge Rules BNSF Intentionally Violated Agreement With Swinomish Tribe [48]

"BNSF intentionally violated the terms of an easement agreement with the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community when the railway company ran 100-car trains carrying crude oil over the reservation, a federal judge ruled Monday."

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Source: Seattle Times [50], 03/29/2023

2023 Gathering Goes Big in Boise [51]

The Society of Environmental Journalists’ annual conference is back to Boise, two-and-a-half years after the first attempt to meet in the mountainous Northwestern state was sidetracked by the COVID pandemic. Co-chairs Tom Michael and Christy George outline the rich schedule of plenaries, panels, tours and other events that are drawing record interest to the April 19-23 program.

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