Environment
Accessory Dwelling Units: Answering Housing Needs in Southern Oregon
When the Almeda Fire swept through Southern Oregon’s Rogue Valley in 2020, it destroyed thousands of homes, exacerbating an already tight rental market and creating a housing crisis. In Medford Estates, gutted homes were left
Severe Winter Storm to Impact Wyoming and Colorado
A late-season winter storm is poised to significantly impact parts of Wyoming and Colorado. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns of snow accumulations reaching up to 20 inches and wind gusts as high as 60
Global Warming and Oxygen Decline in Rivers
Global warming is gradually reducing oxygen levels in rivers, posing a threat to aquatic life, as highlighted by a recent study. Researchers from China utilized satellites and artificial intelligence to monitor oxygen levels in over
Beavers Reintroduced to Greenford, England, to Combat Climate Change
A family of five beavers, consisting of two adults and three kits, was released into the 20-acre Paradise Fields nature reserve in Greenford, England, on October 11, 2023. This release marked the first presence of
Denver’s Innovative Approach to Building Energy Using Geothermal and Sewer Heat
Denver plans to heat and cool a cluster of downtown buildings with a sustainable system using water, geothermal energy, and heat from sewage. This initiative is part of a broader effort by communities across the
Portland’s Community Solar Project and Climate Fund Success
The PDX Community Solar project thrives thanks to over $4 million from the Portland Clean Energy Fund. This initiative generates power for disadvantaged residents in Portland’s Cully neighborhood. NPR’s Climate Coverage NPR dedicates a week
Utah Communities Push for Renewable Energy Solutions
In Utah, a group of communities, including both urban and rural areas, is working to increase the presence of renewable energy on the electric grid. Their initiative presents a potential model for other U.S. cities
Hawaii’s Legal Challenges Against the Energy Sector
California once held the spotlight for environmental overregulation, but Hawaii has now assumed that role. Located 2,400 miles from the West Coast without its oil fields, Hawaii relies heavily on imports to sustain its tourism
Mexico Blocks Royal Caribbean’s Water Park Project to Protect Caribbean Coast
Mexican officials have decided to reject Royal Caribbean’s plan to construct a large water park on the Caribbean coast of the country. The project faced significant opposition from local residents and environmentalists who argued it
EPA Soil Tests Raise Questions After Eaton Fire Cleanup
After examining soil at approximately 1% of homes affected by the Eaton Fire, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that most properties cleared by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers do not exhibit hazardous