PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is transforming its 7,000-square-foot Natural Sciences Hall into a space designed to deepen public understanding of climate-related ...

There are concerns among Northwest tribes about further cuts to vital programs ranging from health and wellness to early childhood education.

The Pacific Northwest is renowned for its breathtaking fall foliage, drawing leaf-peeping enthusiasts from across the globe. Understanding when and where to... The post Fall colors forecast: When and ...

The Portland Press Herald spoke to 2 dozen experts this summer about the ways increasing heat is affecting Maine's environment.

Such a development will have a tangible impact on the way school curricula in Oregon educate students on the pressing subject of Earth's rising global temperatures. As younger generations develop a ...

The renovation will begin once the hall closes to the public on Tuesday. The updated space, expected to open in spring 2026, will be named the Nancy Stueber Natural Sciences Hall after OMSI’s former ...

The Department of Energy and Lithium Americas, developer of the proposed Thacker Pass lithium mine and processing plant, have agreed on changes to a $2.3 billion federal loan that could allow the ...

Agriculture is one of the biggest contributors of climate change, accounting for roughly 10% of all greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. In an attempt to reduce their footprint, farms in ...

Nearly half of federal funds allocated to Northwest tribes in 2024 is at risk under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ...

Wildfire smoke could cause tens of thousands more deaths annually across the U.S. by midcentury — and hundreds more in Oregon — without protective measures, a new study warns. Why it matters: The grim ...