Oregon Bracing for Climate Refugees

onOct 6, 2008 @ 09:06 PDT

Portland Metro Council President David Bragdon, says that mass migrations caused by climate change “the potential wild card” in the planning effort to ensure Oregon’s biggest city has the capacity to accommodate growth expected in the coming decades.

Droughts, wildfires, hurricanes and tornadoes all present risks in other parts of the U.S. and Oregon, which already accepts 20,000 migrant Californians a year, is worried about what happens if that population suddenly explodes with large numbers of refugees from other parts of the country .

By Richard Littlemore

uk/Kemi Badenoch’s Policy Chief Attacked Net Zero Climate Target

ByAdam Barnett

onNov 29, 2024 @ 03:04 PST

Victoria Hewson called the 2050 ambition a “huge own goal” while working for a Tufton Street think tank.

Industry Group Pre-Wrote Comments for ‘Workers’ Opposing Vancouver Gas Ban

ByGeoff Dembicki

onNov 28, 2024 @ 15:21 PST

Ahead of a city council vote, Resource Works launched an influence campaign with stock submissions for restaurant owners, hospitality workers, and residents.

Nitrates Derogation is a 'Con', Says Ireland's Farmers

ByPhoebe Cooke

onNov 28, 2024 @ 03:38 PST

Ahead of the November 29 election, dairy producers tell Irish government to step off the “treadmill” of unsustainable milk production – and share a more holistic vision.

Series: Investigating Ireland’s Influential Ag Lobby