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4. Recycling Transformation in Oregon Oct 28, 2021

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The Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act will overhaul Oregon’s outdated recycling system and put Oregon at the forefront of recycling innovation once again. Lauren and Dylan talk to DEQ staff who are figuring out how to make this a recycling transformation a reality, as well as folks from Metro, Washington County, Rogue Waste and New Seasons Market to hear their perspectives on what this new law will mean for Oregonians. Show notes: http://deqblog.com/2021/10/28/ep4-recycling/

Where There's Smoke Bonus - Fire Clouds Sep 28, 2021

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In researching wildfire smoke and air quality for the Where There's Smoke series Lauren and Dylan heard a number of weather terms linked to fires, such as pyrocumulus and pyrocumulonimbus. Learn what these big words mean and how the huge fire clouds form over a blaze. Plus, a weather expert talks about firenados (not an official term). Show notes: https://deqblog.com/2021/09/29/bonus-pods/

3. Where There's Smoke Part 3 - The Future Sep 17, 2021

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The third and final part of the Where There's Smoke series is dedicated to the future of air quality and wildfire smoke in Oregon. Air quality issues from wildfire smoke are not going away, but DEQ and its partner agencies are all hard at work determining ways to mitigate smoke and its health impacts, and provide more resources for Oregonians. In part 3, Lauren and Dylan focus on this work and what Oregonians can expect to see in the future. Show notes: http://deqblog.com/2021/08/16/ep1-smoke/

2. Where There's Smoke Part 2 - The Present Aug 17, 2021

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The second part of the "Where There’s Smoke" series is dedicated to the present – namely the September 2020 wildfires in Oregon. What led to those devastating wildfires, how bad was the air quality, what did it mean to also have COVID going on, and what resources are available to protect your air? Show notes: http://deqblog.com/2021/08/16/ep1-smoke/

1. Where There's Smoke Part 1 - The Past Aug 17, 2021

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In the inaugural podcast episode for Oregon DEQ, Lauren and Dylan talk with experts about the history of air quality in Oregon – what it was like, how DEQ monitoring began, and how regulations evolved over time. Show notes: http://deqblog.com/2021/08/16/ep1-smoke/

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