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Isobel Whitcomb

Isobel Whitcomb is a science and environmental journalist based in Portland, Oregon. Their work covering conservation and environmental justice has appeared in Sierra, Atmos Magazine, Scientific American, and more.

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Methane

Pressure mounts on methane-polluting Oregon landfill to clean up its act

Nearby residents have been sounding the alarm about Coffin Butte Landfill for years. Now Sen. Jeff Merkley and other members of Congress are demanding action.

By Isobel Whitcomb . 19 August 2024
Methane

A huge landfill in Oregon is spewing methane. Its owners want to expand.

Numerous safety violations have been detected at the fast-growing landfill. It’s part of a larger pattern of problems with how the U.S. handles waste.

By Isobel Whitcomb . 6 August 2024

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Pressure mounts on methane-polluting Oregon landfill to clean up its act

A huge landfill in Oregon is spewing methane. Its owners want to expand.