The Big Problems with Small Nukes
Here are a few answers to some of the most frequently asked questions Columbia Riverkeeper gets about Small Modular Nuclear Reactors. Read more
Bradford Island Superfund Site Update
This spring marks two years since Bradford Island and surrounding waters was listed as a Superfund site and we are still waiting for cleanup to begin. Read more
Zenith’s Bad Plan
A recent article in the Oregonian highlights Zenith’s dangerous plans to expand its operations in Portland which would bring more harmful pollution, more explosive trains through our communities, and continued handling of dangerous fuels. Read more
Oregon PUC Directs to Eletrification
The Public Utility Commission (PUC) declined to acknowledge Cascade Natural Gas’ proposed multi-decade investment plan at a meeting yesterday afternoon, deeming it insufficient to meet state climate targets. Read more
Greenwashing on the Columbia
NEXT Renewable Fuels, Inc. wants to build one of the largest “renewable” diesel refineries in the country in the middle of the Columbia River Estuary at Port Westward. The problem? NEXT’s proposal is a greenwashed scheme that will cause more harm than good. Read more
GTN Xpress Legal Challenges
The effort to hold the line against the major fracked gas expansion continues, and the impact is evident on the ground in Central Oregon. Read more
Breaking News: FERC Ignores Tribal, Environmental Concerns
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) released the final environmental review for the Goldendale Pumped Storage development. FERC’s conclusion? The benefits of the development outweigh the destruction of Tribal cultural and religious resources and that destruction can be partially mitigated through data recovery. We disagree. Read more
“New” nuclear energy is a false solution to the climate crisis
The nuclear power industry would like you to believe that Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (SMNRs) are a magic bullet to solve the climate crisis. Don’t believe the hype. SMNRs are a false solution that divert funding from proven, renewable energy technologies that are safer, less expensive, and faster to deploy. Read more
Hanford’s Groundwater: A Poison Pill
The Hanford Nuclear Site is one of the most complex cleanups in the region and holds the title for the most contaminated site in the western hemisphere. Its contamination remains an unsolved problem that threatens clean water for generations. Read more
FERC-Approved GTN Xpress Faces Challenges
Today (November 21, 2023), Columbia Riverkeeper and Rogue Climate filed a Petition for Rehearing, urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Committee (FERC) to reconsider its approval of the GTN Xpress fracked gas pipeline expansion. Our petition argues that FERC violated the National Environmental Policy Act and the Natural Gas Act. Read more
Inspiring a Love for the Columbia
Our Community Programs Promote Education, Action, and Connection. Who, if anyone, is more curious and experimental than a kid in the outdoors? Columbia Riverkeeper programs help them hone their skills, learn new tools, and discover deep connections. Read more
Trucking Salmon Concerns
In an eleventh-hour rule change without meaningful public or tribal input, Oregon weakened protections for salmon; Tribes and fish advocates want the state to restore safeguards. Read more