AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoClimate Lawsuit: A Multnomah County judge rejected 19 of 20 motions to dismiss the county’s $51 billion climate case against fossil fuel companies, allowing claims tied to climate harms, including the 2021 heat dome, to proceed. Election Results: Eugene voters approved a clean energy fund to support projects such as home insulation, community solar, electric buses and tree planting. Water and Wildlife: Oregon remains in deep drought despite recent rain, while Jackson County reported the state’s first case of invasive hydrilla, a weed that can disrupt waterways. River Restoration: A plan to reconnect the Klamath River with wetlands has cleared a design milestone. Wildfire Smoke: An Oregon State University study found smoke days at schools and childcare centers have risen sharply nationwide, and some buildings had dirtier air indoors than nearby outdoor readings.
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