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HISTORICAL FACTS: Pacificorp - The Untold Story

In 2012, PacifiCorp launched a trap-and-haul program to move adult salmon upstream past Merwin Dam. 14 years later, researchers found 2 stages in the system but 1 decisive bottleneck: young salmon failing to find the artificial current downstream

A trap-and-haul program on Washington’s Lewis River helps adult Chinook salmon bypass Merwin Dam by transporting them in trucks to upstream spawning habitat. But researchers tracking the salmon life cycle have identified a major weakness on the return journey. Juvenile salmon, or smolts, must travel downstream toward the Pacific Ocean,…

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Wyoming electric utility dumps wind and solar in long-term planning

PacifiCorp has halted plans for new wind and solar projects in Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, and California in its long-range planning document

The Independent UK

Oregon appellate ruling in PacifiCorp case could jeopardize $1 billion in wildfire victim damages

An Oregon appeals court has sided with PacifiCorp in a ruling that could possibly jeopardize over $1 billion in damages for victims of the state's devastating 2020 wildfires

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Oregon jury orders PacifiCorp to pay $305M to wildfire victims in latest class-action verdict

An Oregon jury has ordered PacifiCorp to pay $305 million to 16 victims of the state's devastating 2020 wildfires

The Independent UK

PacifiCorp to pay $575M to resolve federal government's claims over wildfires in Oregon, California

PacifiCorp has agreed to pay $575 million to resolve the federal government's claims for damages stemming from six wildfires in Oregon and California

The Independent UK

Native American teens take long-awaited kayak trip to celebrate return of salmon to dam-freed river

Four dams were dynamited and removed between 2023 to 2024, freeing hundreds of miles of the Klamath.

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Native American teens kayak major US river to celebrate removal of dams and return of salmon

A group of several dozen Indigenous youth from across the Klamath Basin recently emerged victorious after a month-long journey paddling the Klamath River

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Wyoming shields utility companies from wildfire-liability payouts

Governor signs bill limiting liability for companies found guilty of starting wildfires, sparking debate over who pays

The Guardian - US

Oregon lawmakers to introduce bill barring utility rate increases amid unresolved wildfire lawsuits

Three Oregon lawmakers say they plan to introduce a bill that would bar utilities from raising rates if they have unresolved wildfire lawsuits for three or more years

The Independent UK

Salmon return to lay eggs in historic habitat after largest dam removal project in US history

Less than a month after four towering dams on the Klamath River were demolished, hundreds of salmon made it into waters they have been cut off from for decades to spawn in cool creeks

The Independent UK

Tribes celebrate the end of the largest dam removal project in US history

The largest dam removal project in U.S. history has been completed near the California-Oregon border

The Independent UK

Workers are breaching Klamath dams, which will let salmon swim freely for first time in a century

Workers are breaching the final dams on a key section of the Klamath River, clearing the way for salmon to swim freely through a major watershed near the California-Oregon border for the first time in more than a century as the largest dam removal project in U.S. history nears completion

The Independent UK

Salmon will soon swim freely in the Klamath River for first time in a century once dams are removed

For the first time in more than a century, salmon will have free passage along the more than 400 miles of the Klamath River and its tributaries as the largest dam removal project in U.S. history nears completion along the California-Oregon border

The Independent UK

PacifiCorp will pay $178M to Oregon wildfire victims in latest settlement over deadly 2020 blazes

Pacific Power, part of PacifiCorp, says it has agreed to a nearly $180 million settlement with over 400 Oregon plaintiffs

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Oregon utility regulator rejects PacifiCorp request to limit its liability in wildfire lawsuits

Oregon utility regulators have rejected a request from PacifiCorp that sought to limit its liability in wildfire lawsuits

The Independent UK

Oregon wineries and vineyards seek $100 million from PacifiCorp for wildfire smoke damage to grapes

Dozens of Oregon wineries and vineyards have sued PacifiCorp over the deadly 2020 wildfires

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Oregon jury awards $85 million to 9 victims of deadly 2020 wildfires

The verdict comes in a series of legal proceedings that are expected to put the utility PacifiCorp on the hook for billions of dollars over its liability for the blazes.

The Independent UK

Wyoming coal mine is shedding jobs ahead of the power plant's coal-to-gas conversion

A Wyoming coal mine that supplies fuel to a power plant that will be converted to burn gas instead of coal will lay off 19 workers

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Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Pre-Earnings Analysis

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) posted strong earnings in the last reported quarter that showed a rebound in insurance operations, and the cash hoard at Warren Buffett’s conglomerate surged to nearly $150 billion. As BRK.B is set to release its third-quarter earnings report tomorrow, let’s analyze if this stock is worth owing…

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Things to know about the Klamath River dam removal project, the largest in US history

The largest dam removal project in U.S. history is underway along the border between California and Oregon

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A Closer Look at Berkshire Hathaway’s (BRK.B) Investment Appeal

As Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) continues its robust performance, surpassing the broader market, its market capitalization reaches an unprecedented high. Given this backdrop, let’s take a closer look at the conglomerate’s investment appeal at the current price level….

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Is Loews Corp. (L) a Better Buy Than Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B)?

The insurance industry shows significant potential in its property and casualty segment. Given this backdrop, let’s delve into a comparative analysis of insurance stocks Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) and Loews Corporation (L) to ascertain which one of these could be a better buy now. Read on….

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How Much Momentum Does Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B) Have Left?

Buffett’s holding company Berkshire Hathaway’s (BRK.B) stock has gained more than 10% over the past three months. The surge is due to the company’s solid first-quarter earnings, driven by a rebound in its insurance business. So, let’s determine how much momentum is left in this stock. Read on to know…

The Independent UK

Verdict in Oregon wildfires case highlights risks utilities face amid climate change

A jury verdict that found power company PacifiCorp liable for devastating wildfires in Oregon in 2020 is highlighting the legal and financial risks utilities face if they fail to take proper precautions for climate change

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Should Investors Be Watching Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (BRK.B)?

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) is rebounding from the slump last year thanks to strength in its insurance business. So, is the stock worth adding to your watchlists now? Read on.

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