Tag: Oregon
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16 Arrested Blocking Tar Sands Megaload in Oregon
On Monday evening climate justice groups stopped the movement of a controversial shipment of equipment bound for the Alberta tar sands. Concerned citizens locked themselves to two disabled vehicles in front of the 901,000 lbs load, blocking it’s route along highway 26 outside of John Day, OR. Police responded and arrested 16 at the two…
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Next Steps for the GE Food Labeling Movement
The final result from Washington State’s ballot initiative to label genetically-engineered foods was painfully close. A mere two percentage points (38,000 voters) made the difference between yes and no. Similarly, last year in California, the Yes side lost by a narrow margin. Also in both states, early polling showed a strong lead, which was then chipped away at…
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Coal Export Terminal Draws Resounding ‘No’ at Washington Hearing
Concerned Southwest Washington and Oregon residents gathered yesterday at the official scoping hearing for the proposed coal export terminal in Longview, WA. A vast majority …
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The Incredible Shrinking U.S. Coal Industry
People on both sides of the Pacific are drawing a line against coal, and they will win.
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Court Rules Feds Failed to Protect Thousands of Whales and Dolphins From Navy Sonar
The decision requires the federal agency to reassess its permits to ensure that the Navy’s training activities comply with protective measures in the Endangered Species Act.