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HB2409 gives homeowners freedom of choice, R-G Guest Editorial

Lisa ArkinMarch 23, 2022Non Toxic Oregon, Pesticide Reform, Toxic Chemicals

Baxter was beyond toxic – L to Editor

Lisa ArkinFebruary 20, 2022Air Pollution, Environmental Justice

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After 80 years, Eugene’s J.H. Baxter plant shutters but legal entanglements remain

Lisa ArkinJanuary 31, 2022Air Pollution, Environmental Justice, Social and Racial Justice, Soil Health, Toxic Chemicals

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Group gathers to discuss climate

Lisa ArkinJanuary 29, 2022Climate Justice

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J.H. Baxter shutdown follows series of environmental violations

Lisa ArkinJanuary 28, 2022Air Pollution, Environmental Justice, Government, Social and Racial Justice, Soil Health, Toxic Chemicals

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Dirty Dirt: JH Baxter in west Eugene is ceasing operations while residents wait for cleanup after soil samples show contamination in six west Eugene properties

Lisa ArkinJanuary 28, 2022Air Pollution, Environmental Justice, Government, Social and Racial Justice, Toxic Chemicals

J.H. Baxter wood treatment plant in west Eugene to end operations Monday

Lisa ArkinJanuary 26, 2022Air Pollution, Government, Social and Racial Justice, Soil Health, Toxic Chemicals

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Plans to clean up Eugene yards contaminated near J.H. Baxter plant still in the works

Lisa ArkinJanuary 26, 2022Air Pollution, Government, Social and Racial Justice, Soil Health, Toxic Chemicals

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Oregon DEQ finds carcinogenic compounds in west Eugene yards around J.H. Baxter & Co. plant

Lisa ArkinJanuary 14, 2022Air Pollution, Environmental Justice, Government, Social and Racial Justice, Soil Health

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Soil removal ordered for homes near J.H. Baxter plant in Eugene

Lisa ArkinJanuary 14, 2022Air Pollution, Environmental Justice, Government, Social and Racial Justice, Soil Health, Toxic Chemicals