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In the Media
Columbia Riverkeeper is regularly featured in regional and national news thanks to our work on important climate and clean water issues.
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Zenith likely to expand, continue to store volatile fuels in Portland even as it cuts crude oil
The Oregonian, April 8, 2024
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Neighbors call on state commission to intervene in Zenith Energy plans
Portland Tribune, April 8, 2024
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Editorial: Small nuclear plants may be key to state’s energy mix
The Everett Herald, April 2, 2024
News
Columbia Riverkeeper press releases, white papers, photography, and video.
- 2024 Give!Guide Business Partners 2024 Give!Guide Business Partners By Alex Smith, Development Manager We are honored to be participating in this year’s Willamette Week … Read more
- Climate and Justice Groups Reach a Partial Settlement with NW Natural to Keep Oregonian’s Energy Costs LowColumbia Riverkeeper teams with Tribes, nonprofits, and people across the State of Oregon to advocate for a just transition from … Read more
- Uniting Communities for Climate ActionFed up with the climate crisis? Dream of challenging one of the biggest fuel-fuel corporations in North America to make a difference for our climate? Let’s turn your dream into action–and results. Read more
Webinars
Watch and learn from virtual events featuring our incredible environmental lawyers, community organizers, scientists, and partners who work every day to protect the Columbia.
- What’s the Deal with New Nuclear Power Webinar EvaluationWebinar on the problems with Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (SMNRs) By Kelly Campbell, Policy Director Columbia Riverkeeper explores the problems with “new” nuclear power, why it is not part of a just transition to a clean energy future, and why siting more nuclear power plants on the Columbia River should be a non-starter in the Read more
- What’s the Deal with New Nuclear Power?Webinar on the problems with Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (SMNRs) By Kelly Campbell, Policy Director Columbia Riverkeeper explores the problems with “new” nuclear power, why it is not part of a just transition to a clean energy future, and why siting more nuclear power plants on the Columbia River should be a non-starter in the Read more
- Rumble Downriver: Standing Up to a Risky Refinery in the Columbia River EstuaryDEQ Considering Approval of Major Polluter in Estuary By Dan Serres, Advocacy Director On October 16, 2024, join us for a virtual “Rumble on the River” to learn about the effort to stop a huge refinery in the Columbia River Estuary that falsely promises to make “renewable” fuels, but in reality threatens to increase greenhouse gas pollution and impose toxic water pollution in an area vital for local residents, farms and fish. Read more