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Emerald Corridor Tries Flipping the Switch on C02 [1]

The latest entry in our ongoing “Covering Your Climate: The Emerald Corridor [2]” special report looks at what the Pacific Northwest is doing to mitigate climate change, including reducing carbon emissions, limiting sprawl and congestion, pushing energy efficiency and pursuing carbon sequestration. Read the new tipsheet, plus check out our earlier report on climate impacts [3] and our opening backgrounder. [4] 

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Parts of Hanford Nuclear Cleanup Could Be Shelved For 10 Years [33]

"Richland, WA -- The Department of Energy appears to be backpedaling on moving highly radioactive capsules to safer storage at Hanford anytime soon."

Environmental Health [13]
Nuclear Power & Radiation [22]
Pollution [34]
Public [32]
Northwest (OR WA) [29]
Source: Tri-City Herald [35], 03/12/2020

"New Portland Harbor Superfund Cleanup Agreements Secured By EPA" [36]

"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced eight new agreements Monday with parties responsible for cleaning up the Portland Harbor Superfund Site."

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Source: OPB [37], 03/11/2020

"Feds Reject Removal Of 4 US Northwest Dams In Key Report" [38]

"A long-awaited federal report out Friday rejected the idea of removing four hydroelectric dams on a major Pacific Northwest river in a last-ditch effort to save threatened and endangered salmon, saying such a dramatic approach would destabilize the power grid, increase overall greenhouse emissions and more than double the risk of regional power outages."

Energy & Fuel [12]
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Fish & Fisheries [39]
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Northwest (OR WA) [29]
Source: AP [41], 03/02/2020

3 Plutonium-Tainted Structures At High Risk Of Collapsing At Hanford [42]

"Three radioactively contaminated underground structures at high risk of collapse on the Hanford nuclear reservation could be filled with concrete-like grout within a year."

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Northwest (OR WA) [29]
Source: Tri-City Herald [43], 02/26/2020

"USGS Whistleblower Alleges Poor Lab Conditions, Water Pollution" [44]

"A U.S. Geological Survey lab in Seattle leached pathogen-laced wastewater into a Seattle wetland, possibly endangering salmon and trout, and has attempted to fire an employee who blew the whistle on the lab, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility."

Biodiversity [45]
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Source: Bloomberg Environment [46], 02/26/2020

Ore.: "As Cap-And-Trade Bill Moves Forward, Republicans Head For Exits" [47]

"Cap and trade is on its way to the Senate floor in Oregon again — and Republicans are heading for the exits."

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Source: OPB [48], 02/25/2020

An A-to-Z Guide to Emerald Corridor Climate Impacts [3]

In Part Two of our ongoing “Covering Your Climate: The Emerald Corridor [2]” special report, we take a look at the impacts of climate change on the Pacific Northwest region — and how best to cover them. Our A-to-Z Guide explores 26 neglected angles and stories, plus resource links to get you started. And check out our inaugural backgrounder [4] and watch in coming weeks for additional tipsheets and a toolbox.

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"Jordan Cove Decision Delayed By Feds After Oregon Denies Key Permit" [53]

"Federal energy regulators have once again delayed their decision on the proposed Jordan Cove liquefied natural gas terminal and pipeline project. At a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission meeting Thursday morning, commissioners voted 2-1 not to move the project forward."

Energy & Fuel [12]
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Source: OPB [54], 02/21/2020

"Paid by the Pipeline" [55]

"A Canadian Energy Company Bought an Oregon Sheriff’s Unit"

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Source: The Intercept [56], 02/17/2020

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