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Geneva plastics pollution faces stalling, deep divisions
MENAFN
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August 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Global hopes for a breakthrough on plastic pollution dimmed as the recent UN-led negotiations in Geneva concluded without a deal. Delegates from 179 countries and nearly 2,000 participants gathered over ten days to draft the world’s first...
ACHS Partnership Expands Student-Led Sustainability in Oregon Schools
EIN Presswire
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August 29, 2025
Through a new partnership, ACHS and Eco-School Network will empower Oregon students to lead hands-on wellness and sustainability initiatives. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The American College of Healthcare...
Q-Gold Announces $10,000,000 Financing to complete acquisition of Quartz Mountain Gold project in Oregon, USA and advance Mine Centre Camp in Ontario, Canada
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 29, 2025
NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES Highlights: Proceeds of financing to enable completion of previously announced acquisition of Quartz Mountain project, a transformational USA gold...
Biosecurity Fundamentals for Small Livestock Operations in Oregon
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
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August 29, 2025
Backyard livestock ownership is popular across Oregon, from the coast to the high desert. Whether you raise chickens, goats, pigs, or other livestock, protecting your animals from disease is vital. It is important to remember that whether you own...
DEQ issues six penalties in July for environmental violations
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
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August 29, 2025
Statewide, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued six penalties totaling $63,634 in July for various environmental violations. A detailed list of violations and resulting penalties is at https://ordeq.org/enforcement. Fines...
2025 Oregon Law Alumni Award Winners Announced
University of Oregon School of Law
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August 29, 2025
Oregon Law announces the recipients of the John E. Jaqua Distinguished Alumni Award, Minoru Yasui Justice Award, and the Outstanding Recent Alumni Award. 2025 John E. Jaqua Distinguished Alumni Award recipient Judge Anna M. Joyce, JD ’01, is a...
WesternU Receives Historic 150-Acre Gift to Grow Health Sciences Education in Oregon
EIN Presswire
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August 28, 2025
A transformational 150-acre land gift positions WesternU to shape the future of healthcare education and workforce development in Oregon. LEBANON, OR, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Western University of Health Sciences...
Stella-Jones Corporation Pleads Guilty to Multiple Counts of Unlawful Water Pollution in Yamhill County
Oregon Department of Justice
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August 25, 2025
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that Stella-Jones Corporation, a wood products manufacturer operating in Sheridan, Oregon, has pleaded guilty to 10 misdemeanor counts of Unlawful Water Pollution in the Second Degree for...
Governor Kotek Signs Bills to Lower Energy Costs for Oregonians
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
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August 25, 2025
Today, Governor Tina Kotek hosted a ceremonial signing for a bipartisan slate of energy legislation — House Bills 3546, 3179, 3792, and Senate Bill 688 — that will lower energy costs for households, increase accountability for major energy users,...
California and Denmark sign new partnership on climate, technology efforts
Office of the California Governor
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August 22, 2025
In March, Governor Newsom welcomed a delegation from the Mexican state of Sonora and signed a partnership advancing the development of clean energy, supply chain resilience, and expanding regional access to renewables. In February, California and...
Extreme Heat Forecasted Across Oregon This Weekend — State Agencies Encourage Precautionary Measures
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
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August 21, 2025
SALEM, Ore. — The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for several regions across Oregon beginning the morning of Friday, August 22, and continuing through Sunday evening. Affected areas include the Central and Southern...
Nonprofits at the Heart of Oregon’s Disaster Recovery
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
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August 19, 2025
As Oregon faces a year marked by devastating natural disasters—from the Rowena Fire in Wasco County to widespread flooding in Coos, Curry, Douglas, and Harney counties—the role of nonprofit organizations in disaster recovery has never been more...
Environmental Crimes Bulletin - July 2025
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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August 11, 2025
View All Environmental Crimes Bulletins In This Issue: Cases by District/Circuit Recently Charged United States v. Carlos Abundez No. 3:25-mj-03726 (Southern District of California) AUSA Jacqueline Jimenez On July 7, 2025, prosecutors filed a...
Oregon DEQ to suspend EV Standard Rebate as of Tuesday, Sept. 9
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
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August 7, 2025
Today, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality announced it will suspend the Standard Rebate for new electric vehicles as of Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, due to high demand and limited funding. Those wishing to receive this specific rebate must...
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield to Host Town Hall at Southern Oregon University in Ashland to Hear from those Impacted by Federal Actions
Oregon Department of Justice
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August 4, 2025
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield will host a public town hall Thursday, August 7th at 6pm at Southern Oregon University (SOU) as part of his statewide “Federal Oversight Town Hall” series. The event is the 6th in a series focused on hearing...
Vegan Beverages Market Size Set to Reach USD 61.89 Billion by 2034, Driven by Health and Sustainability
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 13, 2025
Ottawa, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global vegan beverages market size was valued at USD 19.06 billion in 2024 with projections indicating a rise from USD 21.44 billion in 2025 to reach nearly USD 61.89 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR...
Plant Tissue Culture Market Expected to Over USD 895.00 Mn by 2034, by Biotech Innovation & Sustainable Agriculture
EIN Presswire
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August 13, 2025
PORTLAND, KS, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global plant tissue culture market generated $382.30 million in 2020, and is expected to reach $895.00 million by...
Avista Makes Annual Price Adjustment Requests in Washington
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 29, 2025
SPOKANE, Wash., Aug. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista (NYSE: AVA) has made annual rate adjustment filings with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (Commission) that if approved, will result in an overall decrease in natural...
U.S. and Canada Solar Lights Market to Reach $12.3 Billion by 2033 | Driven by Sustainability & Smart City Growth
EIN Presswire
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August 12, 2025
Bright Future Ahead: U.S. & Canada Solar Lights Market Set for 15% CAGR Growth Through 2033 💡 WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- U.S. and Canada Solar Lights Industry Overview The U.S. and Canada solar lights...
Oregon Department of Emergency Management Committed to Emergency Preparedness and Continuous Improvement
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
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August 1, 2025
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) today reiterated its dedication to continuous improvement and readiness across the state in the wake of recent emergency response activities. “Our agency recognizes that every incident is an...