The powdered Japanese green tea is increasingly hard to find. Experts say its popularity on the internet is straining Japan’s tea industry.
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From Oregon, a Chocolate Cake That Changes Hearts and Minds
The Portland area is a hot spot for vegans, who have the most environmentally friendly diets. It has also yielded a game-changing dessert.
A Feline Scientist Explains Why Your Cat Might Actually Like You
Cats are more social than they are often given credit for. Can you help yours access its inner dog?
An Oregon Forest Is in Trouble. Part of the Response: Logging.
Officials in Oregon say they need to cut trees, including some healthy ones. The reaction shows how complex land management has become as forest health declines.
In the Fight Over Gas Stoves, Meet the Industry’s Go-To Scientist
Longstanding research shows the health dangers of gas-burning ranges. Utilities are turning to Julie Goodman, a toxicologist with a firm whose work raises questions about the science.
Here Are the Challenges Ahead for California’s Ban on Gas Cars
Enforcement could be complex and legal challenges are likely. But ultimately, experts say, success or failure will depend on steady supply and buyers’ appetite.
Why Climate Change Makes It Harder to Fight Fire With Fire
Worsening wildfires in recent years have led officials to embrace planned fires to thin forests before disaster strikes. But the warming world is making it tougher to do safely.
Oregon to Require Businesses Verify Vaccination Status
Business leaders raised concerns that the procedure of verifying vaccinations, one of the first of its kind in the country, could be too cumbersome for workers.
Article on Fourth Grader in ’60 Inspires Journalism Class
Sixty years ago, a Times article described one girl’s wish to find a pen pal. A journalism class investigated how the story ended.