Tag Archives: Renewable Energy

Biden moves to protect public lands with sweeping conservation rule

State Library Ed. Note: If you cannot access this story via the link below, state employees can access this Washington Post story HERE via the State Library’s subscription to the US Newstream database. Alternatively, state employees can contact us for access: LibraryHelp.SLO@slo.oregon.gov or 503-378-8800. The Interior Department rule puts conservation and clean energy development on par with drilling, mining and resource […]
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Internet data centers are fueling drive to old power source: Coal

State Library Ed. Note: If you cannot access this story via the link below, state employees can access this Washington Post story HERE via the State Library’s subscription to the US Newstream database. Alternatively, state employees can contact us for access: LibraryHelp.SLO@slo.oregon.gov or 503-378-8800. Virginia data centers that process nearly 70 percent of global digital traffic need more electricity. Coal-fired power […]
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How to beat HOA rules on solar panels, native yards and eco-home updates

State Library Ed. Note: If you cannot access this story via the link below, state employees can access this Washington Post story HERE via the State Library’s subscription to the US Newstream database. Alternatively, state employees can contact us for access: LibraryHelp.SLO@slo.oregon.gov or 503-378-8800. The law may be in your corner if you’re making environmental updates to to your home. More […]
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Salinas, USDA meet with Oregon farmers to talk renewable energy development

Salinas announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture would fund five new renewable energy projects on farms in Oregon. On the heels of U.S. Rep. Andrea Salinas announcing that five Oregon farms will receive money from the federal government for solar energy projects, other farmers told Salinas and representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture that […]
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Storing Renewable Energy, One Balloon at a Time

State Library Ed. Note: If you cannot access this story directly from the source, state employees can access this New York Times story HERE via the State Library’s subscription to the US Newstream database. Alternatively, state employees can contact us for access: LibraryHelp.SLO@slo.oregon.gov or 503-378-8800.

U.S. moves to save sage grouse by limiting oil drilling, grazing 

State Library Ed. Note: If you cannot access this story via the link below, state employees can access this Washington Post story HERE via the State Library’s subscription to the US Newstream database. Alternatively, state employees can contact us for access: LibraryHelp.SLO@slo.oregon.gov or 503-378-8800. Protections for the greater sage grouse could also limit renewable-energy development, cattle grazing across 10 states. The […]
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A New Surge in Power Use Is Threatening U.S. Climate Goals

State Library Ed. Note: If you cannot access this story directly from the source, state employees can access this New York Times story HERE via the State Library’s subscription to the US Newstream database. Alternatively, state employees can contact us for access: LibraryHelp.SLO@slo.oregon.gov or 503-378-8800.

America Is Experiencing a Solar Power Explosion Unmatched in History

For the first time since WWII, a renewable energy source has outpaced fossil fuels. When reading about climate change, good news is hard to come by—hard but not impossible. Take, for example, this new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association, which states that renewables hit a milestone not seen since World War II this […]
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Environment, climate policies mostly took a backseat during Oregon’s 2024 short session

Much of Oregon’s 2024 short session was focused on housing regulations and drug criminalization, putting many of the state’s lands and climate policies on the backburner. Oregon lawmakers spent much of the short 2024 legislative session focused on housing regulations and drug criminalization. That often left environmental policies around wildfires, farms and climate change on […]
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Other views: Amazon commitment to renewable energy will help keep Oregon green

Oregon is a place of inspiration — from the beauty and grandeur of our great state to the giving spirit and generosity of those that reside here. This sentiment rings true for all who call Oregon home, and it’s this belief that guides our actions, especially how we treat our environment. In a powerful reflection […]
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