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Is planting trees 'DEI'? Trump administration cuts nationwide tree-planting effort
The Trump administration's efforts to end DEI programs is hitting some unexpected targets, including a nationwide effort planting shade trees in neighborhoods to reduce extreme heat.

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Environmental groups sue Eugene utility, alleging failure to protect Chinook salmon, bull trout
The groups argued the dam, located about 70 miles east of Eugene on the McKenzie River, has prevented endangered Chinook salmon and bull trout from migrating and blocked access to cold water.
Oregon Field Guide
Learn about the caddisfly with ecologist Judy Li
What miracles lurk beneath the surface of your local creek? Oregon State University ecologist Judy Li has your answer.

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Oregon, nine other states hit 2013 goal of getting 3.3M electric vehicles on roads by 2025
The states have collectively registered 3.3 million new electric vehicles in the last 12 years, fulfilling a 2013 agreement to do so by 2025.

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The next sleeper hit? Free mattress recycling is now available throughout Oregon
Oregon has launched a mattress recycling program to keep mattresses out of landfills.

Oregon streams, fish protections face budget cuts under legislative proposals
Environmental groups and timberland owners are calling on Oregon lawmakers to support a yearslong agreement that will be financially slashed under current budget proposals.

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EPA announces dozens of environmental regulations it plans to target
The Environmental Protection Agency didn't provide details about what it wants to do with the regulations — whether it will try to weaken them or eliminate them entirely.

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America’s clean-energy industry is growing despite Trump’s attacks. At least for now
Clean energy is crucial to meet rising U.S. electricity demand, according to industry analysts and executives. But the Trump administration's actions could slow development.

Snow or no? Northwest’s water outlook gets murky with federal cuts
Agencies that keep tabs on Northwest rivers and snowpack have been shedding scientists under the Trump administration.

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Accessibility projects work to make Mount Pisgah Arboretum more welcoming
People cited physical barriers as the biggest hurdle when it came to visiting parks, according to an equity survey conducted by the Lane County Parks Department.