Down a grass path and hidden away on the side of a highway, Clackamas High School enjoyed a field trip at Rock Creek. Students spread out down the stream to…
Environmental change due to COVID-19
Scientists from NASA are using Earth-observing satellites, on the ground sensors and computer-based datasets to observe the environmental impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic. “NASA has a unique role…
Situational Significance Episode 8: Environment Response in Portland
In this episode we dig into the latest news with Vanguard reporter Nick Gatlin, talking about cap and trade fights in the Oregon legislature and end of the Max stabbing…
Tourism is affecting Scottish economy, environment
New concerns have arisen that tourism, a main force in the Scottish economy, may have unintended consequences on the country and environment, according to the Scottish Tourism Alliance. New statistics…
Electric cars aren’t really green
The electric car has a secret—it isn’t actually green. When people say an electric car is green, they are usually comparing it to a regular, internal combustion engine car, and…
Southern Africa drought affects 45 million people
A drought throughout southern Africa is affecting about 45 million people, causing food insecurity throughout the region. The drought—an ongoing issue throughout southern Africa since 2012—had record low rainfalls as…
Air pollution causes public health emergency in New Delhi
New Delhi officials declared a public health emergency on Nov. 1 as a result of air pollution nearly 20 times the levels deemed safe by the World Health Organization. A…
South Sudan declares state of emergency over flooding
Heavy rainfall and flooding displaced tens of thousands of people from their homes throughout several countries in East Africa. Kenya, South Sudan and Somalia are the three most-affected countries. More…
Oil spill in Brazil spreads 1,300 miles
No source identified Volunteers and government officials as of Oct. 21 recovered over 600 tons of crude oil from the oil spill that has affected approximately 1,300 miles of Brazilian…
Hill to Hall Oct. 1–4
Oct. 1: Portland institutes new plastic policy Portland restaurants are no longer allowed to offer single-use plastics—including plastic straws, stirrers and utensils—unless a customer asks for them. The policy applies…
Young people call for climate action
The Youth Climate Summit was the opening event for the three-day UN Climate Action Summit and came less than 24-hours after thousands of students from over 120 countries skipped school…