Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him (Gift Article)

Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.

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How do scientists know if climate change made a heat wave, extreme storm or wildfire worse?

A National Academy of Sciences report examined the latest advances in extreme event attribution science. As four of the authors explain, the type of disaster makes a difference.

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Top Science Panel Backs Research Linking Extreme Weather to Climate Change (Gift Article)

Attribution science is advancing quickly, researchers said. That could support lawsuits seeking damages for severe events worsened by global warming.

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What to Know About Fires Caused by Lightning in the Pacific Northwest

Dozens of fires ignited in Oregon and Washington as more than 14,000 lightning strikes hit the region during thunderstorms this week.

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2026 Western Drought Media Briefings | July 8, 2026 | Drought.gov

NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS), in partnership with NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) and National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center...

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Join us June 22 for the Pacific Northwest Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar

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Democrats Once Vowed to Stop Oil and Gas. Now They’re Not So Sure.

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Land Conservation in Washington & Oregon | Columbia Land Trust

Columbia Land Trust protects and cares for for the land and waters of Oregon & Washington through conservation and restoration.

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Snow Drought Current Conditions and Impacts in the West | May 14, 2026 | Drought.gov

NIDIS and its partners release these snow drought updates for the Western U.S. every 4 weeks from December through June.

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A super El Niño wiped out millions of people in 1877. Are we better prepared now?

The climatic phenomenon is expected to return this year, but a lot has changed since what might have been the worst environmental disaster in human history.

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Oregon gardeners are adapting to climate change. Now, they’re learning to grieve what’s been lost

An OSU Extension workshop explores the psychological impact of climate change on gardeners and offers tools for processing grief while maintaining hope and connection to the land.

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Ecosystem modeling postdoc

The Earth Systems Ecology Lab ( www.hurteaulab.org ) at the University of New Mexico is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in ecosystem modeling or spatial data analysis to....

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Snow Drought Current Conditions and Impacts in the West | March 12, 2026 | Drought.gov

NIDIS and its partners release these snow drought updates for the Western U.S. every 4 weeks from December through June.

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New NOAA El Niño-Southern Oscillation Index Supports Drought Early Warning | March 11, 2026 | Drought.gov

The Oceanic Niño Index (ONI) has traditionally been NOAA's official measure, or index, to track the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) climate pattern. In February, NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center a...

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The Weather Service is updating its severe storm outlooks. What that means for you.

The agency is adding a “conditional intensity index” that predict how intense a storm might be.

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Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System February 2026 Drought & Climate Outlook

YouTube video by National Integrated Drought Information System

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Join us February 23 for Pacific Northwest Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar

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Oregon snowpack at record low as Northwest faces deepening snow drought - The Bulletin

Oregon’s snowpack has fallen to its lowest level on record for this time of year, part of a broader snow drought gripping the Pacific Northwest and raising concerns about water […]

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Oregon’s record low snowpack is not likely to recover, scientists say

Oregon is currently in the middle of a record-breaking snow drought for this time of year. If conditions don’t change, it could spell a challenging year ahead for cities, wildlife and farming.

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Snow Drought Current Conditions and Impacts in the West | February 5, 2026 | Drought.gov

NIDIS and its partners release these snow drought updates for the western U.S. every 4 weeks from December through June.

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Oregon’s on track to break low snowpack records, but there’s still hope for snow

Oregon is experiencing its lowest snowpack for this time of year. But that could change, as mountain areas are expecting snowfall this weekend, and low-lying valleys might see snow later this month.

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Friday Flash – Fire Ignitions and Attributes Dataset

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Snow Drought in the West Reaches Record Levels

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Trump’s biggest climate rollback stalls over fears it will lose in court

Trump officials have delayed finalizing the repeal of the agency’s “endangerment finding” over concerns the proposal is too weak to withstand a court challenge.

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Friday Flash – Modeling Human Ignitions

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Will Oregon's mountains get any more snow this winter? Plus, where did 2025 rank in terms of heat, rain?

In this episode, host Zach Urness talks with Oregon state climatologist Larry O'Neill about the state's lack of mountain snow and whether it's going to rally this winter. Then, they talk about where 2

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World’s First Treaty to Protect the High Seas Becomes Law

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Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) — Its Importance in the Northwest | USDA Climate Hubs

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key points:

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