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Oregon’s climate benefit for low-income residents is shrinking

The Oregon Health Authority was set to roll out a highly touted new climate benefit for low-income Oregon Health Plan members, but now it is having to change course to offer a much narrower benefit that won't help as many people or help them in as timely a way.





May heat wave highlights further need for climate change adaptation in Oregon

Portland could see record breaking temperatures over the weekend, with weather conditions similar to the deadly heat dome event in 2021, which prompted swift action from city and local organizations to help residents. But some say more needs to be done.





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