Global Warming News

Bill Would Expedite Dead-Tree Removal In Bid to Reduce Wildfire Risks

Four Senate Democrats, including Sen. Ron Wyden, propose a massive salvage-logging project to clear out bark beetle-affected trees.

Shift from Timber to Carbon-Based Economy

If utilized for carbon storage, Oregon's west side federal forestlands could be worth up to 10 times more than they currently are for timber production.

Suckers Face Extinction If Fish-Kill Mystery Isn't Solved

The population of Klamath Basin suckers is plummeting, in part because so many of the fish die during their first year of life, well short of the seven years needed for the fish to reach sexual maturity.

Carbon sequestration and the role of forests

New reports from OSU and Oregon Wild cast more light on the helpful role of old-growth forests in mitigating climate change.

New Maps Show Carbon Capture in Oregon

Woods Hole data put to use to show effectiveness of protecting old-growth forests when storing global warming pollution.

New Data Shows Unlogged Forests Fight Global Warming Better Than Industrial Forests

Data adds to building scientific evidence pointing to the importance of protecting mature and old-growth forests to help slow global warming pollution.

Study: Saving owls and salmon also stores carbon

A new study finds that court-ordered logging cutbacks to save spotted owls and salmon from extinction have also helped the climate by storing more carbon.

Reducing fuel for wildfires not likely to be a ‘carbon offset’

A University of Oregon global warming expert tackles the issue of wildlife emissions and the impact on climate change.

Forests store almost half of U.S. carbon emissions

Researchers discover an even greater role for local forests.

Wild Rogue River Tops List of Threatened Oregon Places, Politics the Culprit

Conservation groups identify top threats to special places across the state and call on citizens and politicians to step up and protect public interest.

Report Names OR's "Ten Most Endangered" Places

Areas threatened by logging, mining, energy development, global warming, and political inaction.

Plan to open forestland for mine venting called ‘outrageous’

President Obama's Secretary of Agriculture gives the go-ahead for over a dozen projects in roadless areas. Mostly for coal & other mines.

Kitzhaber, Bradbury mix it up at environmental debate

Huge turnout as candidates discuss their conservation vision for Oregon.

A great state of carbon caches

Oregon stands apart in ability to store greenhouse gases.

Logging beetle kill won’t reduce outbreaks, report says

A new report concludes that logging to reduce beetle outbreaks and fire risk simply doesn't work.

Feds Reject Endangered Species Protection For The American Pika

Despite declining numbers and the threat posed by climate change, the US Fish & Wildlife Service denies endangered species protection for the American Pika.

Oregon wildfires released far less greenhouse gas than previously estimated, researchers say

New studies from Oregon State University put a damper on the myths that forest fires are catastrophic for global warming.

Federal forests could be tasked with fighting global warming

Oregon scientists weigh in on how our forests can best mitigate global warming.

Wild & Endangered

Clackamas River Watershed earns a dubious distinction on a nonprofit’s annual list

Ore. group releases '10 Most Endangered Places' list

Report highlights areas threatened by harmful development.