Environment
Ocean temps stabilize as marine heatwave ‘the Blob’ retreats
Ocean conditions off the Pacific Northwest seem to be returning to normal after a three-year spike in water temperature. It’
Jes Burns
Jes Burns is the Southern Oregon reporter for EarthFix, an environmental journalism collaboration led by Oregon Public Broadcasting in partnership with six other public media stations in Oregon, Washi
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Environment
Climate change threatens coastal archaeological sites
This story is a production of OPB/EarthFix. Photos by Jes Burns. It’s the kind of foggy day you’
Environment
WSU: Hydropower dams contribute to climate change
This story was originally published by OPB/Earthfix. Hydroelectric power may not be a carbon-free energy source after all. A
Environment
A big bet on oil train safety in Vancouver
This story first appeared on EarthFix. The company behind the oil-by-rail terminal proposed for the Port of Vancouver announced new
Culture
Hunters and anglers find common ground: fighting for public land
This story originally appeared in EarthFix/OPB. Hunters, fishermen and environmental activists: it’s not often these groups are mentioned