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DEQ said it does not have funding to design and implement a regulatory program.

Oregon’s first green hydrogen production project has been shelved after public pushback over potential environmental and health impacts.

The Environmental Quality Commission asked for a report within a year.

DEQ said it does not have funding to design and implement a regulatory program.

NW Natural shelved a proposal to send natural gas blended with hydrogen to customers in west Eugene saying more community outreach is needed.

Local environmental groups opposed to the proect cited concerns about potential impact on health and safety, as well as cost and feasibility.

Oregon voters will soon be asked to decide if affordable health care should be a constitutional right.

CODEPINK is a women-led grassroots organization working to end U.S. wars and militarism, support peace and human rights initiatives, and redirect our tax dollars into healthcare, education, green jobs and other life-affirming programs.

Proposed rules would apply to 37 of Oregons largest dairies, which account for more than half the states dairy cows.

Recent research from Food & Water Watch found that Oregon’s mega dairies collectively release more than 17 million kilograms of methane each year.