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One More Suspected Heat Death Under Investigation

The potential statewide toll stands at 16, with half of them in Portland as authorities determine the cause.

Aug 10, 2022
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MIRA SATUREN, 16, OF ASHLAND, SPEAKS TUESDAY IN A PRESS CONFERENCE ABOUT HER CONCERNS ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE. SHE PARTICIPATED IN AN OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY STUDY ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH./BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Climate Change Affecting Oregon Youths' Mental Health: Report

State report on climate change in Oregon serves as a starting point for policymakers and agencies.

Jun 15, 2022

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Facing Killer Heat, ERs Use Body Bags To Save Lives

As more heatstroke patients arrived at hospitals in Washington, doctors used human body bags filled with ice and water to quickly immerse and cool several elderly people.

Jul 22, 2021

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House Speaker Tina Kotek, D-Portland, and Senate President Peter Courtney, D-Salem, talk to reporters Thursday about the end of the session. Ben Botkin/The Lund Report

Session Costing Taxpayers Nearly $500,000 Ends With Little Done, Divisions Deeper Than Ever

Mar 5, 2020
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The Oregon Legislature. | BEN BOTKIN/THE LUND REPORT

Republican-led Walkout In Legislature Enters Second Week 

Mar 2, 2020
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BY PETE LINFORTH FOR PIXABAY

More Than 500 Oregon Health Leaders Declare Climate Change A Public Health Emergency

Feb 4, 2020

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Report: Climate Change To Burden Oregon Health Systems

Oregon is likely to see more heat-related deaths, and extremes in weather could create more chronic health issues and lead to more stress, the report says.

Dec 2, 2018

Can how much you drive and what lights up your home impact your health?

Now -- as three years of work in Multnomah, Benton, Crook, Jackson and the North Central region that includes Sherman, Wasco and Gilliam counties transitions to the next phase – Emily York, climate and health program coordinator for the Oregon Health Authority, said Oregon is starting to prepare a state-level plan based on what it learned in that mix of rural and urban areas

Mar 12, 2015

‎Climate Change Driven Home by Oregon Environmental Council

The Cleveland Clinic is dealing with climate change by building resilient communities, and has also cut electricity use by 5 percent.

Nov 24, 2014

Hospitalizations, Deaths Due to Heat Likely to Increase Due to Climate Change

Mental health effects, respiratory illness and communicable diseases -- as well as food insecurity -- also expected to increase as the planet heats up

Nov 26, 2013