Environment, Energy and Transportation /environment-energy-and-transportation Environment, Energy and Transportation en-US Copyright Wed, 07 May 2025 18:26:13 GMT New study: risk of severe flooding in the Pacific Northwest is rising /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-05-07/thurs-9-40-new-study-risk-of-severe-flooding-in-the-pacific-northwest-is-rising Joining the Exchange to discuss the findings of the report is Dr. Harvey Kelsey, a research associate and co-author of the study at Cal Poly Humboldt. Wed, 07 May 2025 18:26:13 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-05-07/thurs-9-40-new-study-risk-of-severe-flooding-in-the-pacific-northwest-is-rising Mike Green, Natalie Golay The Triple Nickles: Black smokejumpers and paratroopers in Oregon /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-05-06/weds-9-25-the-triple-nickles-black-smokejumpers-and-paratroopers-in-oregon Murry Taylor and Dr. Robert "Bob" Bartlett join the Exchange. Tue, 06 May 2025 18:17:13 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-05-06/weds-9-25-the-triple-nickles-black-smokejumpers-and-paratroopers-in-oregon Mike Green, Natalie Golay West Coast states join 14 others to sue Trump administration for blocking development of wind energy /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-05-05/west-coast-states-join-14-others-to-sue-trump-administration-for-blocking-development-of-wind-energy A coalition of state attorneys general, including those from Oregon and California, filed a lawsuit Monday against President Donald Trump’s attempt to stop the development of wind energy. Mon, 05 May 2025 22:34:46 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-05-05/west-coast-states-join-14-others-to-sue-trump-administration-for-blocking-development-of-wind-energy Jennifer McDermott An all-women team of mountain climbers known as the "Denali Damsels" did the impossible /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-05-02/mon-9-am-an-all-women-team-of-mountain-climbers-known-as-the-denali-damsels-did-the-impossible Cassidy Randall joins the Exchange to tell the true story of a group of women strangers who came together to climb one of the most dangerous mountains in the world. Fri, 02 May 2025 17:03:00 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-05-02/mon-9-am-an-all-women-team-of-mountain-climbers-known-as-the-denali-damsels-did-the-impossible Mike Green, Natalie Golay State to offer rebates on electric vehicle purchases again /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-05-01/state-to-offer-rebates-on-electric-vehicle-purchases-again Oregonians hoping to buy an electric vehicle this spring could get thousands of dollars from the state to help pay for it. Thu, 01 May 2025 22:33:55 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-05-01/state-to-offer-rebates-on-electric-vehicle-purchases-again Alex Baumhardt Farm to School – it’s never too early to learn what real food tastes like /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-05-01/fri-9-40-farm-to-school-its-never-too-early-to-learn-what-real-food-tastes-like Savor host Will Smith talks with two guests about local food partnerships. Thu, 01 May 2025 17:44:06 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-05-01/fri-9-40-farm-to-school-its-never-too-early-to-learn-what-real-food-tastes-like William Smith Electricity demand in Northwest could double in next 20 years, forecast finds /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-04-30/electricity-demand-in-northwest-could-double-in-next-20-years-forecast-finds Data centers, electrifying transit and buildings and producing hydrogen will drive demand, according to the Northwest Power and Conservation Council. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 22:45:54 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-04-30/electricity-demand-in-northwest-could-double-in-next-20-years-forecast-finds Alex Baumhardt New California fire map reveals millions of residents live in high hazard zones /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-04-30/thurs-9am-new-california-fire-map-reveals-millions-of-residents-live-in-high-hazard-zones Joining the Exchange is Jim McDougald, Assistant Deputy Director over Community Wildfire Preparedness and Risk Reduction at CAL FIRE. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:03:00 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-04-30/thurs-9am-new-california-fire-map-reveals-millions-of-residents-live-in-high-hazard-zones Mike Green, Natalie Golay New hiking trails in southern Oregon and wildflowers for Mother's Day /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-04-30/thurs-9-40-new-hiking-trails-in-southern-oregon-and-wildflowers-for-mothers-day Author William "Bill" Sullivan joins the Exchange to discuss his new book. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:01:00 GMT /show/the-jefferson-exchange/2025-04-30/thurs-9-40-new-hiking-trails-in-southern-oregon-and-wildflowers-for-mothers-day Mike Green, Natalie Golay Klamath Falls airport wants to land an airline. This bill could help /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-04-29/klamath-falls-airport-wants-to-land-an-airline-this-bill-could-help Small, rural airports are fighting to attract airlines. An Oregon bill could help Klamath Falls bring back commercial travel. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:23:55 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-04-29/klamath-falls-airport-wants-to-land-an-airline-this-bill-could-help Justin Higginbottom