News items for November 11, 2024

Indigenous people, environmentalists and lawmakers of both parties fear more mining in British Columbia’s Golden Triangle could pollute Alaska’s waterways.

Environmental and clean energy groups in Oregon say Trump’s second presidency could thwart the state’s climate and air pollution goals.

Several cities have taken steps to remedy historic zoning issues, while others highlight how difficult it can be to make changes to well-entrenched systems such as zoning and their impacts. The overall picture, however, shows that hope may be on the horizon.

Permanent supportive housing, a model deployed by the state of Oregon and widely backed as a successful way to lift people from chronic homelessness, pairs housing with services, programs and other assistance.

Diplomats and leaders from around the world are gathering for annual climate negotiations. Here’s what they’re all about and what Donald Trump’s victory means for the meeting.

Statewide efforts to adopt open and nonpartisan primaries, as well as ranked choice voting, failed in this year’s election, delivering a stinging setback to the election reform movement.

How Black Star Farmers cultivated community.

Robert Humble of Hybrid Architecture started making homes from upcycled shipping containers in the early 2000s, a milestone in eco-design.

A new environmental study recommends additional protections for wildlife, waterways and permafrost, with new rules for a legally mandated lease sale.

Disheartened, worried, even scared, activists and strategists are nevertheless better prepared this time around and bracing for a long fight.