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GreenState, a podcast from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. DEQ protects air, land and water. The podcast covers all things environmental in Oregon. Host is Dylan Darling, a public affairs specialist with the agency in Eugene.

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31. CPP Reloaded

Dylan and Whitney discuss the Climate Protection Program, which Oregon DEQ revised and the Oregon Environmental Commission adopted in late 2024. Program Manager Nicole Singh joins them to explain how the program sets enforceable and declining limits on greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels used throughout the state. The program will reduce emissions in Oregon by 50% by 2035 and 90% by 2050.

28 min
10/07/2024

30. Updates to the AQI

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has made adjustments to the Air Quality Index, or AQI. So Dylan and Jennifer Horton discuss how to use the tool during wildfire smoke season in Oregon. And DEQ air monitoring expert Matt Shrensel goes deeper into what the changes to the AQI mean and why they were made.

25 min
17/04/2024

29. Return of the EV Rebate

Susan and Dylan talk with DEQ's Oregon Clean Vehicle Program Coordinator Erica Timm to discuss all things electric vehicle rebates. DEQ reopened the popular rebate program, which offers two rebates, for certain EVs purchased by Oregon residents from April 3 to June 3, 2024. Eligible applicants - which may also include Oregon businesses, nonprofit organizations, or government agencies - can take up to $7,500 off the cost of a new or used EV purchased in the two-month window.

19 min
30/03/2024

28. More About Asbestos

Handyman Bob joins Hillarie and Dylan so we can all learn more about asbestos. Bob Strong was a radio personality as a host of a home improvement show from 2008 to 2017 in Portland. Nowadays he co-owns a company that conducts asbestos surveys for other contractors and homeowners. He has some stories to tell about what he has seen in the field. This episode complements Ep. 28 All About Asbestos, when Hillarie and Dylan talked with two asbestos inspectors at DEQ.

26 min
01/02/2024

27. All About Asbestos

Homeowners, potential homebuyers, and renters, if you plan on renovating or demolishing a home in Oregon you need to think about asbestos – a natural mineral that might be in your building materials. Hillarie and Dylan help make asbestos regulations relatable by talking with two inspectors from DEQ, and an Oregon Health Authority toxicologist explains why asbestos is a health concern in the first place.

28 min
22/12/2023

26. A New Future for Old Mattresses

Dylan and Katie visit a mattress recycling facility in Eugene run by the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County. DEQ's new Mattress Stewardship Program is set to ramp up in 2024, so such facilities will soon be more common around Oregon. Learn all about the program from the agency's mattress stewardship expert and hear perspective from St. Vinnie's emeritus director.

42 min
21/11/2023

25. Waste Not, Want Not: Food Planning and Shopping Tips for the Holidays

Dylan and Katie catch up with two DEQ food waste prevention experts to learn how to better plan and shop ahead of holiday meals. The advice is good year round and taking on food waste is an easy way to help protect the environment.

36 min
31/08/2023

24. Conversation with new DEQ Director Leah Feldon

New DEQ Director Leah Feldon joins Harry and Dylan for a conversation, which includes Feldon’s thoughts on the direction of the agency, and how she wants to prioritize antiracism and environmental justice in its mission to protect and enhance Oregon’s environment and public health. This episode was recorded at the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication podcast studio.

33 min

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A lot of great detailed science and information

18/09/2021

pgrabin1

This is a “must listen” for any West coast person. I’m new to OR and the West coast but I did have some smoke/air pollution knowledge from 7yrs living in Colorado. The first episode was produced and edited well and can educate everyone on this important issue.
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04/09/2021

AndrewBarbender

Dylan Darling and the crew dispense much needed information in a well produced podcast. I’ll be checking back to hear more about how I can prepare for the future!

GreenState, a podcast from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. DEQ protects air, land and water. The podcast covers all things environmental in Oregon. Host is Dylan Darling, a public affairs specialist with the agency in Eugene.

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31. CPP Reloaded

30. Updates to the AQI

29. Return of the EV Rebate

28. More About Asbestos

27. All About Asbestos

26. A New Future for Old Mattresses

25. Waste Not, Want Not: Food Planning and Shopping Tips for the Holidays

24. Conversation with new DEQ Director Leah Feldon

A lot of great detailed science and information

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GreenState DEQ podcast

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31. CPP Reloaded

30. Updates to the AQI

29. Return of the EV Rebate

28. More About Asbestos

27. All About Asbestos

26. A New Future for Old Mattresses

25. Waste Not, Want Not: Food Planning and Shopping Tips for the Holidays

24. Conversation with new DEQ Director Leah Feldon

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A lot of great detailed science and information

Must Listen

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