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New research suggests humans aren’t the only ones experiencing negative effects from wildfire smoke. Researchers are studying Ponderosa pines, which inhabit much of the western United States, and they’re finding that smoke may be affecting trees and many more kinds of plants - including food crops. Research co-author Delphine Farmer, a chemistry professor at Colorado State University, said they don’t yet know the full extent of the effects of wildfire smoke on plant life, but they do know it can...
Oregon high schoolers in the class of 2027 can expect a new financial literacy course on their schedules. The class on personal finance, along with a class on career preparation, will be required for graduation after the Oregon School Board sided with legislators this summer. Opponents of the requirement included teachers unions and school boards, who wanted the lessons to be integrated into other classes. Pam Leavitt, senior vice president of political programs and legislative affairs for the...
