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NEXT is violating its two key permits after the Land Use Board of Appeals reversed a county land use approval.

"From wildfires to droughts, Columbia River communities increasingly experience climate change impacts. That's why West Coast states are united in opposition to GTN's expansion plans..." -Lauren Goldberg, Columbia Riverkeeper

This FAQ answers questions about Houston-based NEXT Renewable Fuels’ (NEXT) proposal to build a non-conventional diesel refinery in the Columbia River Estuary near Clatskanie, Oregon. Columbia Riverkeeper opposes NEXT’s proposed refinery.

“This announcement is a win for everyone that relies on locally-caught fish and shellfish...” -Lauren Goldberg, Columbia Riverkeeper 

The City of Portland’s decision to let Zenith Energy extend its oil-by-rail operations in Portland is facing widespread condemnation from community members, environmental organizations, and environmental justice advocates. 

"Rural Oregonians deserve healthy air. Now all eyes are on the Oregon Legislature to act swiftly to protect public health." -Lauren Goldberg, Columbia Riverkeeper.

Oregon’s Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) overturned Columbia County’s approval of a 400-car rail yard that would have served an unconventional diesel refinery along the lower Columbia.

Learn about forever chemicals, how they impact us, and what we can do about it.

Local, national organizations raise alarm over massive increase in greenhouse gas pollution from TC Energy’s gas pipeline expansion proposal