Environment Environment articles Pebble Mine, Bristol Bay, and Salmon A high stakes case study in the political corruption of science. Aug 17, 2020 August 17, 2020 John Abbotts https://www.sightline.org/author/john-abbotts/ The Macroproblem of Microplastics Consumer demand for plastic goods fuels nurdle pollution in the world’s oceans. May 15, 2020 May 15, 2020 Eric de Place https://www.sightline.org/author/eric-de-place/ States Lead to Rid Food Crops of the Neurotoxin Chlorpyrifos Despite federal inaction, states can stop harmful pesticide use. May 11, 2020 May 11, 2020 John Abbotts https://www.sightline.org/author/john-abbotts/ A Win Over Petrochemicals in Anacortes Halting xylene project is a complement to the consumer plastics bans sweeping the globe. Jan 27, 2020 January 27, 2020 Eric de Place https://www.sightline.org/author/eric-de-place/ The Cost of a Salish Sea Oil Spill? We Still Don’t Know A new California study suggests the risk could be $700 million or more. Jan 22, 2020 January 22, 2020 Eric de Place https://www.sightline.org/author/eric-de-place/ This Clause in the US Constitution Is Being Wielded to Attack Climate Change Policies The bright side: for the most part, the strategy isn't working. Oct 1, 2019 October 1, 2019 Michael Mayer https://www.sightline.org/author/michaelmayer/ How Does Climate Change Affect Northwest Wildfires? Fire-fighting practices, precipitation, and other factors complicate our understanding of what affects size and intensity. Aug 14, 2019 August 14, 2019 Eric de Place https://www.sightline.org/author/eric-de-place/ Oregon Legislature Considers Pesticide Reform Bills The public can weigh in on potential chlorpyrifos ban, restrictions on "neonics," and a ban on aerial spraying Mar 22, 2019 March 22, 2019 John Abbotts https://www.sightline.org/author/john-abbotts/ EPA Slow to Regulate Neonic Pesticides That May Be Killing Off Bees A growing body of research indicates these insecticides are killing “beneficial insects" as well as pests. Mar 19, 2019 March 19, 2019 John Abbotts https://www.sightline.org/author/john-abbotts/ Pesticide Proponents Aim to Keep Power Out of Locals’ Reach But residents in Lincoln County, Oregon, are fighting to rise about preemptive restrictions. Mar 12, 2019 March 12, 2019 John Abbotts https://www.sightline.org/author/john-abbotts/ 1 2 3 … 80 Next »
