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New York Times story this week casts doubts on Republican claims that more logging reduces wildfire risk. Proposed legislation could actually exacerbate fire danger. Click on the art to link to the story. Continue reading
Portlandia takes on a serious medical condition normally associated with aging, but also affects even some young adults you might know. Continue reading
OK, all you lovers of wild things, here's an opportunity to show some creativity. Check out this Oregon Zoo video. Continue reading
Army vet and local UO student Shawn McMurtrey is carrying on a project he started as a student in an environmenatl justice class at UO taught by Shane Hall. He's gathering signatures for a petition to stop the attempt by Nestle to buy water rights at Cascade Locks on the Columbia River Gorge watershed. Click on the map to link to the petition. Continue reading
Just in this afternoon from Womenspace … "In light of the recent tragic losses our community has had to endure, Womenspace will be holding a silent vigil to honor those who were taken from us too soon by their intimate partner. We will be meeting at the Springfield City Library to honor those lost and support anyone affected by intimate partner violence." The vigil will be at 5 pm Friday, July 17, and ths Springfield Library is a 225 N. 5th Sreet. Continue reading
Cecile Richards of Planned Parenthood responds to a misinformation campaign by critics that is being echoed by lawmakers. Continue reading
Sen. Jeff Merkley introduced legislation today that is bound to meet resistance on Capitol Hill. Here's the complete press release from the Merkley office: Continue reading
Pizza lovers, rejoice! Local pizza shop Whirled Pies is now operating the restaurant portion of popular venue Cozmic at 199 W. 8th Ave. Don't worry, though — you can still catch all your favorite shows and events at the venue, because all but the restaurant has remained the same. "We're still having very frequent shows through Cozmic Presents," Whirled Pies co-owner Laurel Bui explains. "We're definitely using it as a venue and we've kept the same promotor and website." Continue reading
This just in from Oregon State University: Seaweed that tastes like bacon. According to an OSU press release: Oregon State University researchers have patented a new strain of a succulent red marine algae called dulse that grows extraordinarily quickly, is packed full of protein and has an unusual trait when it is cooked. This seaweed tastes like bacon. Continue reading