Oregon Department Of Environmental Quality

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality staff have recommended a plan for adopting clean truck rules, but some commissioners say the industry may need a longer delay to keep up with the rules.

Environmentalists and activists have long opposed a Portland fuel terminal. This week, the new City Council was briefed on a politically charged Zenith Energy air quality permit, an issue that may be beyond its control.

Oregon is on track to become the first state to launch a recycling program that holds producers accountable for their product packaging.

On Thursday, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s commission voted to unanimously adopt a revamped version of the Climate Protection Program, which main goal is to reduce 90% of carbon emissions from diesel, gasoline and natural gas companies by 2050.

More than 3% of registered vehicles in Oregon are EVs, making up 102,461 electric vehicles.

Oregon regulators will soon decide the fate of a controversial fuel terminal in Portland that has a patchy track record with local regulations.

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has extended the public comment period for the Climate Protection Program until Sept. 27.

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s draft rules for the Climate Protection Program are open for public comment through 4 p.m., Aug. 30.

State environmental health officials have a plan, but who pays is an open question.

A report released Thursday uses data submitted by the nonprofit Willamette Riverkeeper, whose staff say the mounting trash pollution appears to be tied to increases in homelessness.