Air Pollution

• Mayor Vinis urging new location for biofuel transfer station KVAL-TV October 2024
• Eugene withdraws approval for a new fuel-transfer facility in Trainsong KLCC radio October 2024
• Proposed Eugene fuel transfer facility faces backlash from local group Oregon Public Broadcasting October 2024
• Beyond Toxics challenges a proposed fuel-transfer facility in West Eugene KLCC October 2024
• Brooks incinerator to end waste services. What that could mean for garbage rates Salem Statesman-Journal October 2024
• Pollution concerns reignited as Eugene residents raise alarm over planned fuel facility Eugene Register-Guard October 2024
• Residents near proposed Eugene fuel site express spill fears at public forum KMTR-TV October 2024
• Bethel community groups hold meeting about proposed fuels facility KEZI-TV October 2024
• Oregon DEQ sues J.H. Baxter, related companies for repair costs at shuttered facility KEZI-TV October 2024
• Officials push for Superfund status at Eugene’s deactivated J.H. Baxter plant KLCC radio September 2024
• Bethel-area residents angry and frustrated over proposed fuel facility project KEZI-TV September 2024
• OHA releases health consultation on J.H. Baxter and surrounding neighborhoods KLCC August 2024
• Despite calls for public vote, Lane continues with food waste diversion project KLCC radio August 2024
• Pressure mounts on methane-polluting Oregon landfill to clean up its act August 2024
• Coffin Butte Landfill proposed expansion raises environmental and health concerns OPB - Think Out Loud August 2024
• Residents, environmental groups oppose expansion of Coffin Butte Landfill KEZI-TV August 2024
• Wyden, Merkley, Hoyle call for EPA investigation into Coffin Butte Landfill Salem Statesman-Journal August 2024
• A huge landfill in Oregon is spewing methane. Its owners want to expand. Canary Media August 2024
• Benton County residents report odor and fire risks at Coffin Butte landfill August 2024
• Proposed landfill expansion in Benton County sees second attempt KLCC radio July 2024

Bees

• The Birds and The Bees and Some Turtles May 2024
• We Fought the Lawn...and the Bees Won Eugene Weekly March 2023
• Beyond Toxics 8th Annual Bee Jazzy - EW blog June 2022
• Bee Jazzy With Beyond Toxics: Beyond Toxics, 20 years young, cuts loose with Halie Loren to save Oregon’s bees Eugene Weekly October 2021
• Bee green, bee good October 2019
• Bee City finds a new home in Eugene June 2019
• 'It kills everything, it kills birds and bees, it harms children and farm workers' March 2019
• Oregon Legislature Considers Pesticide Reform Bills March 2019
• Act Locally: Schooling about pesticides versus pollinators October 2018
• Eugene, Oregon, recognized as a bee-friendly city August 2018
• Eugene gets bee-friendly recognition August 2018
• Bumbling with the Great Old Broads August 2018
• Growing Roses Organically - TV interview with Kristina Lefever July 2018
• Bee friendly, join pollinator celebration June 2018
• Sweet news: The UO becomes the 101st Bee Campus USA June 2018
• University of Oregon certified as a Bee Campus USA (VIDEO) June 2018
• We don’t know much about our bee populations here (VIDEO) June 2018
• Want healthier plants? Here’s what NOT to do March 2018
• Growing concern over the health of Oregon's bee population October 2017
• Eugene's First Community Bee Count Saturday July 2017

Beyond Toxics News

• Winners of the 2023 Campus Sustainability Awards announced AroundTheO May 2023
• VertueLab Awards two $25k Community Capacity Grants for Climate Solution Deployment Projects VertueLab Press Release February 2023
• Lisa Arkin, executive director of Beyond Toxics, center, leads her team to the stage to accept a Community Service Award from Eugene Mayor Lucy Vinis January 2023
• Who are Lane County’s visionaries? August 2022
• Beyond Toxics 8th Annual Bee Jazzy - EW blog June 2022
• Donor Giving Group at OCF Surpasses $500K in Investment in Oregon and Pacific Northwest Climate Action Work Oregon Community Foundation May 2022
• City Club of Eugene: Annual Meeting, Elections, Annual Turtle Awards May 2022
• Bee Jazzy With Beyond Toxics: Beyond Toxics, 20 years young, cuts loose with Halie Loren to save Oregon’s bees Eugene Weekly October 2021
• 5 Environmental Justice Organizations That Are Making A Difference May 2021
• Beyond Toxics to host meeting, share west Eugene survey results Jan. 25 January 2020
• Fighting Racism: Oregon organizations receive a two-year environmental justice grant November 2018
• Lisa Arkin interviewed on KPOV radio 6-6-2017 June 2017
• Former BT employee, Christine Cameron, honored as 20 UNDER 40 December 2016
• R-G Business Beat - Joel Iboa announcement September 2016
• Timber’s fallen: The plight of immigrant forestry workers February 2016
• Beyond Toxics Keeps Fighting February 2016
• Governor Declares Awareness Day For Oregon Native Bees August 2015
• Clean-diesel trucks could clear air and win more bids June 2015
• Wendy Culverwell: Portland delivers a big break to bees April 2015
• EPA announces $371,000 for Oregon clean diesel projects March 2015

Biomass-Air Quality

• Educating community about cleaner air January 2020
• Environmental Justice Effort Focuses On West Eugene January 2020
• LRAPA announces facilities it will review for pollution amid air quality concerns January 2020
• Smoke Fills LCC During Slash Burn December 2018
• Oregon Makes Case For Prescribed Fire Smoke August 2018
• Portland's air pollution crisis is exposed. Now what? March 2016
• LOCAL OPINION: Seneca contract exemplifies EWEB’s poor management March 2016
• Guest Editorial: Oregon needs local toxics-reporting laws by Mary O'Brien and Lisa Arkin March 2016
• GUEST VIEPOINT: Eugene struck out with Seneca deal December 2015
• Complaint Filed Over Power Plant Air August 2014
• Beyond Toxics Files Civil Rights Complaint Over Seneca Biomass Permit August 2014
• LRAPA Accused of Discrimination August 2014
• Seneca Air Pollution A Civil Rights Issue August 2014
• Seneca air proposal criticized - Eugene R-G October 2013
• Seneca plant is affecting air quality - Letter to The Editor August 2013
• Seneca biomass plant applies to increase pollutant cap July 2013
• Seneca power plant requests increase in pollution cap July 2013
• Kids in West Eugene Most Prone to Asthma - KEZI-TV July 2013
• Tons of Pollution - Seneca applies to increase its emissions to 17 tons July 2013
• Coal Export Negotiations End April 2013

Business Support

• Bee Jazzy With Beyond Toxics: Beyond Toxics, 20 years young, cuts loose with Halie Loren to save Oregon’s bees Eugene Weekly October 2021
• Non Toxic Oregon is Here! September 2019
• Green Groups Object to Logging Companies Bid to Be on Sustainable Business Network Board November 2017
• Clean-diesel trucks could clear air and win more bids June 2015
• EPA announces $371,000 for Oregon clean diesel projects March 2015
• Shawn Named Visionary Leader July 2014

CAFO

• Oregon rejects petition to regulate dairy air pollution in unanimous vote Register-Guard November 2022
• Oregon DEQ: Don’t regulate dairy air emissions just yet Statesman-Journal November 2022
• Coalition of 22 advocacy groups ask Oregon to regulate dairy air pollution Salem Statesman-Journal August 2022
• Groups petition Oregon to regulate dairy air emissions Capital Press August 2022
• Advocates File Petition Demanding the State of Oregon Address Mega-Dairy Air Pollution Common Dreams August 2022

Climate Change

• Pressure mounts on methane-polluting Oregon landfill to clean up its act August 2024

Climate Justice

• Oregon cites Republic Services' Coffin Butte Landfill following worker complaints Salem Statesman-Journal April 2024
• Guest Viewpoint: The Voices of Climate Change: A community conversation on climate change is April 10 at the Eugene Public Library April 2024
• State will restart rulemaking for greenhouse gas limits Portland Tribune January 2024
• New documentary provides troubling visual of the dangers of a common appliance: ‘I was able to see this noxious plume’ Yahoo News December 2023
• New report highlights the dangers of gas appliances in homes Fox26 December 2023
• Lawmakers, advocates ask state to investigate NW Natural for misleading claims about natural gas Oregon Capital Chronicle December 2023
• Lane County to decide on facility that would divert food, recyclables from landfill KLCC radio December 2023
• Lane County says proposed waste processing facility could divert 80,000 tons of trash November 2023
• Landfills in Washington and Oregon leaked ‘explosive’ levels of methane last year Grist October 2023
• Methane leaks at Coffin Butte Landfill in Oregon pose 'potential safety concern,' EPA says Eugene Register-Guard October 2023
• Beyond Toxics studies gas stove emissions KATU-TV July 2023
• Local environmental organization demonstrates pollution from gas stoves KEZI-TV July 2023
• Beyond Toxics, Oregon Health Authority deliver nearly 100 air conditioners to those in need KEZI-TV July 2023
• Eugene non-profit to distribute free air conditioners to at-risk households this summer KMTR-TV July 2023
• Workshop students take on climate change and environmental justice Willamette University News April 2023
• An Oregon City Banned Natural Gas. The Gas Company Fought Back Bloomberg April 2023
• Beyond Toxics releases report on potential environmental and health impacts of gas stoves April 2023
• Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Held in Cottage Grove Cottage Grove Sentinel March 2023
• Going Up in Flames: Beyond Toxics Study Shows The Dangers of Gas Appliances Eugene Weekly February 2023
• Making the switch to eco-friendly cleaners Mom Magazine - Lane County February 2023

Consumer Awareness

• Proposed landfill expansion in Benton County sees second attempt KLCC radio July 2024
• Eugene-based Beyond Toxics highlights risk to food safety after SCOTUS decision KVAL.tv July 2024
• Oregon's Hidden Air Pollution Problem: Fossil Fuels in Buildings Sierra Club March 2024
• Locus Focus: Fumes in Focus KBOO radio January 2024
• New documentary provides troubling visual of the dangers of a common appliance: ‘I was able to see this noxious plume’ Yahoo News December 2023
• New report highlights the dangers of gas appliances in homes Fox26 December 2023
• Lawmakers, advocates ask state to investigate NW Natural for misleading claims about natural gas Oregon Capital Chronicle December 2023
• Oregon officials, activists call on AG Rosenblum to investigate NW Natural KOIN-TV December 2023
• Methane leaks at Coffin Butte Landfill in Oregon pose 'potential safety concern,' EPA says Eugene Register-Guard October 2023
• Eugene City Council debates ban, suspension or location restrictions of new gas stations October 2023
• Eugene City Council wrestles with ban on new gas stations to reduce use of fossil fuels Oregon Public Broadcasting October 2023
• Local organizations plead for moratorium on new gas stations being built in Eugene KEZI-TV October 2023
• City of Eugene considers ban on construction of new gas stations KVAL-TV October 2023
• ‘Natural’ Gas Is Dangerous To Your Health (letter to the Editor) August 2023
• Beyond Toxics studies gas stove emissions KATU-TV July 2023
• Local environmental organization demonstrates pollution from gas stoves KEZI-TV July 2023
• Beyond Toxics, Oregon Health Authority deliver nearly 100 air conditioners to those in need KEZI-TV July 2023
• Local group protests the City of Eugene's natural gas ban KEZI-TV June 2023
• LRAPA seeks new permit for embattled Baxter facility in Bethel area KLCC Radio May 2023
• An Oregon City Banned Natural Gas. The Gas Company Fought Back Bloomberg April 2023

Energy

• Brooks incinerator to end waste services. What that could mean for garbage rates Salem Statesman-Journal October 2024
• Bethel-area residents angry and frustrated over proposed fuel facility project KEZI-TV September 2024
• Locus Focus: Fumes in Focus KBOO radio January 2024
• New documentary provides troubling visual of the dangers of a common appliance: ‘I was able to see this noxious plume’ Yahoo News December 2023
• Lawmakers, advocates ask state to investigate NW Natural for misleading claims about natural gas Oregon Capital Chronicle December 2023
• Oregon officials, activists call on AG Rosenblum to investigate NW Natural KOIN-TV December 2023
• Lane County says proposed waste processing facility could divert 80,000 tons of trash November 2023
• Eugene City Council wrestles with ban on new gas stations to reduce use of fossil fuels Oregon Public Broadcasting October 2023
• City of Eugene considers ban on construction of new gas stations KVAL-TV October 2023
• Guest Viewpoint: Rethinking the Pump: Why there is no need for new gas stations Eugene Weekly October 2023
• Beyond Toxics is pushing for shuttered J.H. Baxter facility to become solar power array KEZI-TV September 2023
• Environmental organization sees a sunny side to J.H. Baxter plant’s future KLCC radio September 2023
• ‘Natural’ Gas Is Dangerous To Your Health (letter to the Editor) August 2023
• Beyond Toxics studies gas stove emissions KATU-TV July 2023
• Local environmental organization demonstrates pollution from gas stoves KEZI-TV July 2023
• Beyond Toxics, Oregon Health Authority deliver nearly 100 air conditioners to those in need KEZI-TV July 2023
• Local group protests the City of Eugene's natural gas ban KEZI-TV June 2023
• An Oregon City Banned Natural Gas. The Gas Company Fought Back Bloomberg April 2023
• Going Up in Flames: Beyond Toxics Study Shows The Dangers of Gas Appliances Eugene Weekly February 2023
• Eugene First City in Oregon to Ban Natural Gas Eugene Weekly February 2023

Environmental Justice

• Mayor Vinis urging new location for biofuel transfer station KVAL-TV October 2024
• Eugene halts biofuel facility proposal amid community concerns Eugene Register-Guard October 2024
• Eugene withdraws approval for a new fuel-transfer facility in Trainsong KLCC radio October 2024
• Proposed Eugene fuel transfer facility faces backlash from local group Oregon Public Broadcasting October 2024
• Beyond Toxics challenges a proposed fuel-transfer facility in West Eugene KLCC October 2024
• Brooks incinerator to end waste services. What that could mean for garbage rates Salem Statesman-Journal October 2024
• Pollution concerns reignited as Eugene residents raise alarm over planned fuel facility Eugene Register-Guard October 2024
• Residents near proposed Eugene fuel site express spill fears at public forum KMTR-TV October 2024
• Bethel community groups hold meeting about proposed fuels facility KEZI-TV October 2024
• Oregon DEQ sues J.H. Baxter, related companies for repair costs at shuttered facility KEZI-TV October 2024
• Officials push for Superfund status at Eugene’s deactivated J.H. Baxter plant KLCC radio September 2024
• Bethel-area residents angry and frustrated over proposed fuel facility project KEZI-TV September 2024
• OHA releases health consultation on J.H. Baxter and surrounding neighborhoods KLCC August 2024
• First chemical removal in EPA's $10M J.H. Baxter cleanup this week KMTR-TV August 2024
• Eugene expects federal funds for cleanup of Trainsong Park KLCC radio May 2024
• Community Conversation Podcast - Environmental Pollution on Your Doorstep Education YouTube March 2024
• State will restart rulemaking for greenhouse gas limits Portland Tribune January 2024
• Eugene City Council debates ban, suspension or location restrictions of new gas stations October 2023
• Eugene City Council wrestles with ban on new gas stations to reduce use of fossil fuels Oregon Public Broadcasting October 2023
• A Roadmap to Environmental Justice For West Eugene Ethos Magazine October 2023

Food Issues

• Eugene-based Beyond Toxics highlights risk to food safety after SCOTUS decision KVAL.tv July 2024
• We Fought the Lawn...and the Bees Won Eugene Weekly March 2023
• Willamalane to end use of most toxic pesticides at Dorris Ranch orchards Eugene Register-Guard December 2021
• Willamalane may adopt organic management practices at Dorris Ranch after pesticide use concerns Eugene Register-Guard December 2021
• R-G GUEST VIEWPOINT: Senate bill offers protection from aerial sprays March 2021
• Oregon Lawmakers Take On Phasing Out A Controversial Pesticide, Again January 2020
• Food Study Finds Pesticide Residues In Oregon March 2019
• Harmful pesticides found in common store-brand foods February 2019
• Increased DEQ pesticide authority worries farm groups January 2018
• 'Third World conditions': Many Oregon farmworkers live in substandard housing November 2017
• Protect Portland’s Pollinators: The Bee Jubilee (blog) May 2015
• Bee deaths could impact Oregon wine industry April 2015
• More Than a Million People Ask Lowe’s to Stop Selling Bee-killing Pesticides October 2014
• Oregon's GMO Sellout May 2014
• To bee or not to bee: Colony collapse threatens honeybees and plants they pollinate September 2013
• 'If bees weren't pollinating, we wouldn't have half of this produce' August 2013
• Pesticides Killing Bee Population (video) August 2013
• National Bee Day is Saturday, Aug. 17 (Eugene Weekly Biz Beat) August 2013

Forestry Issues

• Learn about sustainable practices on annual resilient forest tour this summer Register-Guard June 2022
• Letter to the Editor: We live in constant threat July 2020
• The forgotten diversity of the pioneering timbermen - Opinion by Lisa Arkin March 2020
• Letter to the Editor: The forgotten diversity of the pioneering timbermen March 2020
• Brown announces 'historic' agreement February 2020
• Oregon environmental groups, timber companies strike ‘extraordinary’ compromise, signaling end to November ballot fight February 2020
• As wildfire smoke clears, Oregon looks to controlled burns September 2018
• Oregon Makes Case For Prescribed Fire Smoke August 2018
• July 25, 2018 KSKQ radio interview with Lisa Arkin on Resilient Forests July 2018
• Discussion in Eugene highlights clear-cut differences in opinion held by timber executive and environmentalist April 2018
• Paint the Town Green November 2017
• Green Groups Object to Logging Companies Bid to Be on Sustainable Business Network Board November 2017
• Bill would remove barrier to Oregon pesticide lawsuits March 2017
• Modern forestry and the environment March 2017
• Oregon lawmakers backing pesticide restrictions poised to shape farm policy February 2017
• AERIAL SPRAY RESPONSE - Lisa Arkin's letter to the editor December 2016
• BEYOND TOXICS LEADER FINDS POLITICS OBSTACLE TO CLEAN WATER, HEALTHY FORESTS September 2016
• Timber Cover-Up (LinkedIn blog by Paul Tice) September 2016
• Timber's Cover-Up July 2016
• EW Activist Alert 6-30-2016 June 2016

Forestry Pesticide Reform

• Pesticide Regulation Still Uncertain After GOP Walkout Prevents Vote March 2020
• Going after troublesome weeds with steam March 2020
• Brown announces 'historic' agreement February 2020
• Oregon environmental groups, timber companies strike ‘extraordinary’ compromise, signaling end to November ballot fight February 2020
• Oregon Lawmakers Take On Phasing Out A Controversial Pesticide, Again January 2020
• Pesticide Spraying on Roadsides November 2019
• Oregon joins lawsuit challenging EPA over chlorpyrifos September 2019
• Health and Environmental Groups Call on EPA to Revoke Glyphosate's Registration September 2019
• Eugene Stops Glyphosate Use On City Property August 2019
• Oregon (And The EPA) Failed To Ban This Toxic Pesticide July 2019
• Oregon’s State Forests Under Fire June 2019
• Op-Ed: Sustainable farming can protect children April 2019
• Oregon Aerial Pesticide Bills Get Hearings In Salem April 2019
• Capitol News Conference on SB 853 and HB 3058 March 2019
• Rules governing weedkiller linked to Sisters tree deaths delayed March 2019
• Oregon Lawmakers Consider Ban On Pesticide Chlorpyrifos March 2019
• 'It kills everything, it kills birds and bees, it harms children and farm workers' March 2019
• Oregon Legislature Considers Pesticide Reform Bills March 2019
• Talent fights weeds with organics March 2019
• Food Study Finds Pesticide Residues In Oregon March 2019

Government

• Mayor Vinis urging new location for biofuel transfer station KVAL-TV October 2024
• Eugene withdraws approval for a new fuel-transfer facility in Trainsong KLCC radio October 2024
• Pollution concerns reignited as Eugene residents raise alarm over planned fuel facility Eugene Register-Guard October 2024
• Bethel community groups hold meeting about proposed fuels facility KEZI-TV October 2024
• Oregon DEQ sues J.H. Baxter, related companies for repair costs at shuttered facility KEZI-TV October 2024
• Officials push for Superfund status at Eugene’s deactivated J.H. Baxter plant KLCC radio September 2024
• First chemical removal in EPA's $10M J.H. Baxter cleanup this week KMTR-TV August 2024
• Residents, environmental groups oppose expansion of Coffin Butte Landfill KEZI-TV August 2024
• Wyden, Merkley, Hoyle call for EPA investigation into Coffin Butte Landfill Salem Statesman-Journal August 2024
• State will restart rulemaking for greenhouse gas limits Portland Tribune January 2024
• Most uses of controversial pesticide are now prohibited in Oregon OPB January 2024
• Oregon officials, activists call on AG Rosenblum to investigate NW Natural KOIN-TV December 2023
• Lane County to decide on facility that would divert food, recyclables from landfill KLCC radio December 2023
• Turtles and turf: Eugene activists urge caution in city's designs for sports complex KLCC radio November 2023
• Landfills in Washington and Oregon leaked ‘explosive’ levels of methane last year Grist October 2023
• Methane leaks at Coffin Butte Landfill in Oregon pose 'potential safety concern,' EPA says Eugene Register-Guard October 2023
• Eugene City Council debates ban, suspension or location restrictions of new gas stations October 2023
• Eugene City Council wrestles with ban on new gas stations to reduce use of fossil fuels Oregon Public Broadcasting October 2023
• Local organizations plead for moratorium on new gas stations being built in Eugene KEZI-TV October 2023
• City of Eugene considers ban on construction of new gas stations KVAL-TV October 2023

Green and Clean Home

• New documentary provides troubling visual of the dangers of a common appliance: ‘I was able to see this noxious plume’ Yahoo News December 2023
• Making the switch to eco-friendly cleaners Mom Magazine - Lane County February 2023
• 7 Hidden Health Dangers of Spring Cleaning February 2017
• Environmentalists call Walmart 'Going Green' goal monumental (video) September 2013
• Raising a stink about the contents of fragrances January 2012
• EPA Selects Four Pacific Northwest Groups For Environmental Justice Grants December 2011

Healthy Air Oregon

• Lisa Arkin interview on KPOV radio April 2020
• Marion County gives trash burner another year to win state tax credits September 2019
• Oregon Eyes Linking Toxic Air Pollution Permits to Health Risks June 2018
• Regional pollution workshop Saturday October 2017
• Guest Editorial: Oregon needs local toxics-reporting laws by Mary O'Brien and Lisa Arkin March 2016
• Clean-diesel trucks could clear air and win more bids June 2015
• EPA announces $371,000 for Oregon clean diesel projects March 2015
• Complaint Filed Over Power Plant Air August 2014
• Beyond Toxics Files Civil Rights Complaint Over Seneca Biomass Permit August 2014
• LRAPA Accused of Discrimination August 2014
• Seneca air proposal criticized - Eugene R-G October 2013
• Seneca biomass plant applies to increase pollutant cap July 2013
• Seneca power plant requests increase in pollution cap July 2013
• Kids in West Eugene Most Prone to Asthma - KEZI-TV July 2013
• Tons of Pollution - Seneca applies to increase its emissions to 17 tons July 2013
• Eugene Council Says No to Coal Trains October 2012
• Anti-coal resolution passes in Eugene City Council vote October 2012
• R-G GUEST VIEWPOINT: Local impacts of coal exports unacceptable October 2012
• County puts off coal consideration October 2012
• Jobs, environment at core of coal debate October 2012

Legislation

• Brooks incinerator to end waste services. What that could mean for garbage rates Salem Statesman-Journal October 2024
• Oregon’s Legislature passes nation’s strictest incinerator monitoring bill June 2023
• Oregon Legislature debates medical waste burning at Covanta incinerator in Marion County Salem Statesman-Journal March 2023
• Toxic chemicals in schools, toys and personal care products could soon be banned in Oregon Salem Statesman-Journal February 2023
• Legal action: Coalition tries to defend Oregon’s climate protection program The News Guard September 2022
• Wrongful Pesticide Use on OR School Grounds Worries Public-Health Advocates October 2021
• Resolution: Oregon's natural resource policy must consider environmental justice impacts June 2021
• Opinion: Land-use bill would give seat at the table to those left out April 2021
• Guest View: A just future for all Oregonians April 2021
• R-G GUEST VIEWPOINT: Senate bill offers protection from aerial sprays March 2021
• Will 2021 Be the Year for Environmental Justice Legislation? States Are Already Leading the Way January 2021
• Bill would add climate change, environmental justice to state land-use goals January 2021
• Environmental equality January 2021
• Bills would rewrite Oregon's land use law to include environmental justice, climate change January 2021
• Lisa Arkin interview on KPOV radio April 2020
• Pesticide Regulation Still Uncertain After GOP Walkout Prevents Vote March 2020
• Oregon Lawmakers Take On Phasing Out A Controversial Pesticide, Again January 2020
• Supporters of Clean Energy Bill Pass Preliminary Hurdle October 2019
• Improving Oil Train Safety: Railroads will have to create contingency plans with HB 2209 July 2019
• Oregon (And The EPA) Failed To Ban This Toxic Pesticide July 2019

Non Toxic Oregon

• HB2409 gives homeowners freedom of choice, R-G Guest Editorial March 2022
• Willamalane to end use of most toxic pesticides at Dorris Ranch orchards Eugene Register-Guard December 2021
• Willamalane may adopt organic management practices at Dorris Ranch after pesticide use concerns Eugene Register-Guard December 2021
• SOME PEOPLE IN JACKSON COUNTY ARE WORRIED ABOUT HERBICIDES December 2019
• Pesticide Spraying on Roadsides November 2019
• Nontoxic roadsides for southern Oregon October 2019
• Non Toxic Oregon is Here! September 2019
• Talent moves toward organic park management September 2019
• Eugene Stops Glyphosate Use On City Property August 2019
• Eugene's Moratorium On Glyphosate August 2019

Northwest Coal Trains

• Improving Oil Train Safety: Railroads will have to create contingency plans with HB 2209 July 2019
• Coal Export Negotiations End April 2013
• Court Victory for Groups Fighting Coal Exports! February 2013
• Eugene Council Says No to Coal Trains October 2012
• Anti-coal resolution passes in Eugene City Council vote October 2012
• R-G GUEST VIEWPOINT: Local impacts of coal exports unacceptable October 2012
• County puts off coal consideration October 2012
• Commissioners table coal port issue October 2012
• Debate over Eugene coal train pits jobs against environment October 2012
• Jobs, environment at core of coal debate October 2012
• County delays coal issue decision October 2012
• Pacific Northwest Says No to Coal Trains September 2012
• Coal: Road to riches or the wrong track? September 2012
• R-G COMMENTARY by Lisa Arkin: Coal deals Oregon a bad hand August 2012
• Health and Health Care Forum hosted by Roberta Hall interviewed Lisa Arkin and Alison Guzman August 2012
• International Investors Want In On Oregon Coast Coal Terminal April 2012

Pesticide Reform

• Oregonians might benefit from recent EPA policy changes on pesticide spray drift Klamath Sports and News July 2024
• EPA updates protections from pesticide drift for farm workers, communities Oregon Public Broadcasting July 2024
• Most uses of controversial pesticide are now prohibited in Oregon OPB January 2024
• Which pesticides are polluting Oregon streams? New site shares state findings Oregon Public Broadcasting August 2022
• HB2409 gives homeowners freedom of choice, R-G Guest Editorial March 2022
• Willamalane to end use of most toxic pesticides at Dorris Ranch orchards Eugene Register-Guard December 2021
• Willamalane may adopt organic management practices at Dorris Ranch after pesticide use concerns Eugene Register-Guard December 2021
• Wrongful Pesticide Use on OR School Grounds Worries Public-Health Advocates October 2021
• R-G GUEST VIEWPOINT: Senate bill offers protection from aerial sprays March 2021
• Letter to the Editor: We live in constant threat July 2020
• Wheeler’s back yard to receive chemical soup again July 2020
• North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection – Pesticides & Environmental Justice Presentation Feb. 29th March 2020

Regenerative Ecosystems

• The Birds and The Bees and Some Turtles May 2024
• Turtles and turf: Eugene activists urge caution in city's designs for sports complex KLCC radio November 2023
• Eugene Mural Brings New Attention to Native Oregon Plants Public News Service July 2022
• 'Sign of inclusivity': Eugene leaders remark on new Kalapuya mural KVAL-TV July 2022
• Kalapuya Mural dedication to be held at Westmoreland Park KLCC radio July 2022
• Susan Applegate's Spectacular Kalapuya Lifeways Mural Unveiled at Westmoreland Community Center KLCC radio June 2022
• Beyond Toxics 8th Annual Bee Jazzy - EW blog June 2022
• Learn about sustainable practices on annual resilient forest tour this summer Register-Guard June 2022
• Kalapuya's relationship to native plants focus of new mural OPB May 2022

Safe Public Places

• Poisoned Pines In Central Oregon To Be Cut February 2019
• Tree deaths near Sisters spawn state investigation January 2019
• Oregon officials criticized for pesticides killing pines (AP) June 2018
• Environmental groups blast ODOT, Forest Service over pesticide error June 2018
• County Looks at Spraying Roadsides with Herbicides April 2016
• County Commission Pondering Roadside Pesticides September 2014
• State fines company over Curry County herbicides August 2014
• Homeowners don't need free access to toxic pesticides: Guest Opinion February 2014
• Uphill Fight To Ban Bee-Killing Toxics October 2013
• Store-bought plants treated with bee-killing pesticide, study says August 2013
• National Bee Day is Saturday, Aug. 17 (Eugene Weekly Biz Beat) August 2013
• STUDY: Treated plants sold to consumers kill bees (video) August 2013
• 2013 legislative session wasn’t a total loss for product safety advocates July 2013
• Safe Public Places Act July 2013
• New pesticide reduction law a significant win July 2013
• Eugene Non-Profit Works to Ban Pesticide Responsible for Major Bee Die-off June 2013
• Oregon Adopts IPM Policy for All State-Owned Land June 2013
• Non-Pesticide Pest Management on JPR June 2013
• Senate passes state IPM committee bill May 2013
• Bill to cut pesticide use by Oregon state agencies wins Senate support May 2013

Social and Racial Justice

• A Roadmap to Environmental Justice For West Eugene Ethos Magazine October 2023
• Eugene non-profit to distribute free air conditioners to at-risk households this summer KMTR-TV July 2023
• Eugene Mural Brings New Attention to Native Oregon Plants Public News Service July 2022
• 'Sign of inclusivity': Eugene leaders remark on new Kalapuya mural KVAL-TV July 2022
• Kalapuya Mural dedication to be held at Westmoreland Park KLCC radio July 2022
• Susan Applegate's Spectacular Kalapuya Lifeways Mural Unveiled at Westmoreland Community Center KLCC radio June 2022
• A chronic polluter closes its doors. What’s next? High Country News June 2022
• Kalapuya's relationship to native plants focus of new mural OPB May 2022
• Oregon Wood Processing Plant Closes, but Complaints Linger on The Click May 2022
• City Club of Eugene: Annual Meeting, Elections, Annual Turtle Awards May 2022
• Eugene councilors planning sessions on expanding authority over polluters April 2022
• Eugene meeting will focus on regulating polluters March 2022
• After 80 years, Eugene's J.H. Baxter plant shutters but legal entanglements remain KLCC January 2022
• J.H. Baxter shutdown follows series of environmental violations KEZI-TV January 2022
• Dirty Dirt: JH Baxter in west Eugene is ceasing operations while residents wait for cleanup after soil samples show contamination in six west Eugene properties January 2022
• J.H. Baxter wood treatment plant in west Eugene to end operations Monday Eugene Register-Guard January 2022
• Plans to clean up Eugene yards contaminated near J.H. Baxter plant still in the works Eugene Register-Guard January 2022
• Oregon DEQ finds carcinogenic compounds in west Eugene yards around J.H. Baxter & Co. plant Eugene Register-Guard January 2022
• Soil removal ordered for homes near J.H. Baxter plant in Eugene January 2022
• City of Eugene closes Trainsong Park temporarily due to dioxins in soil KMTR-TV January 2022

Soil Health

• Oregon DEQ sues J.H. Baxter, related companies for repair costs at shuttered facility KEZI-TV October 2024
• OHA releases health consultation on J.H. Baxter and surrounding neighborhoods KLCC August 2024
• Eugene expects federal funds for cleanup of Trainsong Park KLCC radio May 2024
• Oregon cites Republic Services' Coffin Butte Landfill following worker complaints Salem Statesman-Journal April 2024
• Most uses of controversial pesticide are now prohibited in Oregon OPB January 2024
• Lane County to decide on facility that would divert food, recyclables from landfill KLCC radio December 2023
• Landfills in Washington and Oregon leaked ‘explosive’ levels of methane last year Grist October 2023
• Eugene City Council wrestles with ban on new gas stations to reduce use of fossil fuels Oregon Public Broadcasting October 2023
• A Roadmap to Environmental Justice For West Eugene Ethos Magazine October 2023
• Local organizations plead for moratorium on new gas stations being built in Eugene KEZI-TV October 2023
• EPA and DEQ brief locals on J.H. Baxter cleanup, including possible Superfund status KLCC radio July 2023
• State warns Eugene neighborhood of dioxin contamination in soil The Lund Report March 2023
• ETHOS PODCAST - episode 1 - Still Waiting: West Eugene Residents stand by, continuously threatened by their own soil. May 2022
• After 80 years, Eugene's J.H. Baxter plant shutters but legal entanglements remain KLCC January 2022
• J.H. Baxter shutdown follows series of environmental violations KEZI-TV January 2022
• J.H. Baxter wood treatment plant in west Eugene to end operations Monday Eugene Register-Guard January 2022
• Plans to clean up Eugene yards contaminated near J.H. Baxter plant still in the works Eugene Register-Guard January 2022
• Oregon DEQ finds carcinogenic compounds in west Eugene yards around J.H. Baxter & Co. plant Eugene Register-Guard January 2022
• Soil removal ordered for homes near J.H. Baxter plant in Eugene January 2022
• City of Eugene closes Trainsong Park temporarily due to dioxins in soil KMTR-TV January 2022

Toxic Chemicals

• Eugene withdraws approval for a new fuel-transfer facility in Trainsong KLCC radio October 2024
• Proposed Eugene fuel transfer facility faces backlash from local group Oregon Public Broadcasting October 2024
• Beyond Toxics challenges a proposed fuel-transfer facility in West Eugene KLCC October 2024
• Residents near proposed Eugene fuel site express spill fears at public forum KMTR-TV October 2024
• Bethel community groups hold meeting about proposed fuels facility KEZI-TV October 2024
• Oregon DEQ sues J.H. Baxter, related companies for repair costs at shuttered facility KEZI-TV October 2024
• Officials push for Superfund status at Eugene’s deactivated J.H. Baxter plant KLCC radio September 2024
• Bethel-area residents angry and frustrated over proposed fuel facility project KEZI-TV September 2024
• OHA releases health consultation on J.H. Baxter and surrounding neighborhoods KLCC August 2024
• Despite calls for public vote, Lane continues with food waste diversion project KLCC radio August 2024
• First chemical removal in EPA's $10M J.H. Baxter cleanup this week KMTR-TV August 2024
• Oregonians might benefit from recent EPA policy changes on pesticide spray drift Klamath Sports and News July 2024
• EPA updates protections from pesticide drift for farm workers, communities Oregon Public Broadcasting July 2024
• Proposed landfill expansion in Benton County sees second attempt KLCC radio July 2024
• Eugene expects federal funds for cleanup of Trainsong Park KLCC radio May 2024
• Oregon cites Republic Services' Coffin Butte Landfill following worker complaints Salem Statesman-Journal April 2024
• Community Conversation Podcast - Environmental Pollution on Your Doorstep Education YouTube March 2024
• Oregon's Hidden Air Pollution Problem: Fossil Fuels in Buildings Sierra Club March 2024
• Most uses of controversial pesticide are now prohibited in Oregon OPB January 2024
• New report highlights the dangers of gas appliances in homes Fox26 December 2023

Traditional knowledge

• Performance inspires cross-cultural insight, connection, education at Island Park The Chronicle August 2023
• Eugene Mural Brings New Attention to Native Oregon Plants Public News Service July 2022
• 'Sign of inclusivity': Eugene leaders remark on new Kalapuya mural KVAL-TV July 2022
• Kalapuya Mural dedication to be held at Westmoreland Park KLCC radio July 2022
• Susan Applegate's Spectacular Kalapuya Lifeways Mural Unveiled at Westmoreland Community Center KLCC radio June 2022
• Kalapuya's relationship to native plants focus of new mural OPB May 2022

Waste Management

• Brooks incinerator to end waste services. What that could mean for garbage rates Salem Statesman-Journal October 2024
• Despite calls for public vote, Lane continues with food waste diversion project KLCC radio August 2024
• Pressure mounts on methane-polluting Oregon landfill to clean up its act August 2024
• Coffin Butte Landfill proposed expansion raises environmental and health concerns OPB - Think Out Loud August 2024
• Residents, environmental groups oppose expansion of Coffin Butte Landfill KEZI-TV August 2024
• Wyden, Merkley, Hoyle call for EPA investigation into Coffin Butte Landfill Salem Statesman-Journal August 2024
• A huge landfill in Oregon is spewing methane. Its owners want to expand. Canary Media August 2024
• Benton County residents report odor and fire risks at Coffin Butte landfill August 2024
• Proposed landfill expansion in Benton County sees second attempt KLCC radio July 2024
• Coffin Butte Landfill workers allege safety and environmental violations - Yahoo Yahoo News April 2024
• Oregon cites Republic Services' Coffin Butte Landfill following worker complaints Salem Statesman-Journal April 2024
• Lane County to decide on facility that would divert food, recyclables from landfill KLCC radio December 2023
• Lane County says proposed waste processing facility could divert 80,000 tons of trash November 2023

Water Quality

• Officials push for Superfund status at Eugene’s deactivated J.H. Baxter plant KLCC radio September 2024
• Bethel-area residents angry and frustrated over proposed fuel facility project KEZI-TV September 2024
• Pressure mounts on methane-polluting Oregon landfill to clean up its act August 2024
• Proposed landfill expansion in Benton County sees second attempt KLCC radio July 2024
• Oregon cites Republic Services' Coffin Butte Landfill following worker complaints Salem Statesman-Journal April 2024
• Most uses of controversial pesticide are now prohibited in Oregon OPB January 2024
• Methane leaks at Coffin Butte Landfill in Oregon pose 'potential safety concern,' EPA says Eugene Register-Guard October 2023
• State warns Eugene neighborhood of dioxin contamination in soil The Lund Report March 2023
• Which pesticides are polluting Oregon streams? New site shares state findings Oregon Public Broadcasting August 2022
• Groups petition Oregon to regulate dairy air emissions Capital Press August 2022
• Advocates File Petition Demanding the State of Oregon Address Mega-Dairy Air Pollution Common Dreams August 2022
• A chronic polluter closes its doors. What’s next? High Country News June 2022
• Learn about sustainable practices on annual resilient forest tour this summer Register-Guard June 2022
• Celebrate the planet with these local Earth Day events April 2021
• R-G GUEST VIEWPOINT: Senate bill offers protection from aerial sprays March 2021
• Wheeler’s back yard to receive chemical soup again July 2020
• The Tuesday Point: An interview with Lisa Arkin April 2020
• Free to breathe and thrive March 2020
• North Coast Communities for Watershed Protection – Pesticides & Environmental Justice Presentation Feb. 29th March 2020
• Going after troublesome weeds with steam March 2020

Worker Rights

• Coffin Butte Landfill workers allege safety and environmental violations - Yahoo Yahoo News April 2024
• Jackson Co. holding PPE drive for farm employers Wednesday July 2020
• Pesticide Regulation Still Uncertain After GOP Walkout Prevents Vote March 2020
• The forgotten diversity of the pioneering timbermen - Opinion by Lisa Arkin March 2020
• Letter to the Editor: The forgotten diversity of the pioneering timbermen March 2020
• Oregon joins lawsuit challenging EPA over chlorpyrifos September 2019
• Oregon (And The EPA) Failed To Ban This Toxic Pesticide July 2019
• Pesticide rules won’t protect workers October 2018
• Oregon OHSA: Aerial spraying allowed when farmworkers in on-site housing July 2018
• State: Farmworkers to 'shelter in place' from pesticides July 2018
• Oregon Finalizes Farmworker Pesticide Protection Standards July 2018
• After unprecedented input, Oregon OSHA adopts new farmworker protection standards July 2018
• Increased DEQ pesticide authority worries farm groups January 2018
• LETTERS IN THE EDITOR'S MAILBAG: OSHA misses point on pesticides December 2017
• Wood products workers voice concerns about state’s Cleaner Air Oregon plan December 2017
• Oregon wrestles with pesticide spray zone regulations December 2017
• Protecting Farmworkers From Pesticides By Sheltering Them Indoors Draws Skepticism December 2017
• R-G EDITORIAL: Don’t spray farmworkers December 2017
• DOZENS SPEAK AGAINST PROPOSED OSHA RULES AFFECTING FARM WORKERS December 2017
• Oregon OSHA meets with community members who say they are unsatisfied with their proposal December 2017