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Buffy Pollock

Journalist/photographer.
I have worked for for nearly three decades as a journalist and photographer. Along the way, I've worked on a contract basis in a variety of capacities ranging from work as a legal assistant to for-hire research and ghost writer.

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Oregon Senators Try for the Third Time to Get ‘Oregon’s Grand Canyon’ Wilderness Designation. Will…

Buffy Pollock Jul 21, 2023

The Owyhee River is one of Oregon’s treasures. The name comes from three Hawaiian trappers that had been exploring the uncharted river and is derived from an earlier version of the name “Hawaii”. Owyhee River is very popular with…

Oregon Gas Company Fighting State Climate Regulations Using Ratepayer Money

Buffy Pollock Jul 12, 2023

Another day, another fight between fossil fuel companies and climate programs. It’s a dance that is seemingly never ending. It’s understandable that many fossil fuel companies are fighting for survival in an encroaching future where…

Multnomah County, Oregon, Sues Oil Giants for $50 Billion Over Climate Change

Buffy Pollock Jun 24, 2023

According to Nasa, a staggering 97% of actively publishing climate scientists from around the world agree that global warming and climate change not only exist, but also are man-made. Because of this overwhelming consensus, we’ve already…

Ashland Plans to Ban the Use of Natural Gas in Newly Constructed Homes

Buffy Pollock Jun 9, 2023

Fossil fuels are a contentious subject in this country, with climate change supporters and deniers talking each other’s ears off about the pros vs the cons and whether or not the long term repercussions will be worth it, or even exist. No…

Environment

EPA Meets With Environmentalists in the Midst of Oregon’s Water Contamination Problem

Buffy Pollock Jun 6, 2023

Northeast Oregon has, unfortunately, a water contamination problem, and they’ve had one for years. If you’re a natural Oregoneon, or a denizen of any other city with poorly-maintained water, that might just be old news. However, there…

Environment

Why US Solar Panel Manufacturers Are Needed Now More Than Ever

Buffy Pollock Apr 9, 2023

Globalization is a hot topic around the world, and it’s particularly divisive in the USA. Hardcore patriots are staunchly for American-made products, not wanting to see that little “Made in China” print we find on everyday objects. Whether…

Environment

What is a Solar Array? Taking a Look at This Tire Company’s 40,000 Panel Solar Powerhouse

Buffy Pollock Apr 7, 2023

When people think of clean, affordable energy, the one that comes to most people’s minds is solar energy. It’s one of the most recognizable forms of renewable energy, and you’ve no doubt seen some. They’re becoming more abundant on roofs…

Environment

First Ever Octopus Farm Alarms Scientists and Bystanders Alike

Buffy Pollock Mar 18, 2023

It's surprising what we get surprised by as society develops. Some would say we’re getting desensitized as time goes on, as things that once were taboo are now considered normal. Others would say that society has become too sensitive,…

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Former Catholic Advisor to Trump Frank Pavone Defrocked by the Church Amid Sex Scandal

Buffy Pollock Mar 7, 2023

The First Allegation According to accounts given anonymously to The Pillar in 1999, a young woman, who shall go unnamed, went to work for Priests for Life, a religious organization that works to slow the pro-choice movement and help women…

Environment

Understanding the Science Behind Earthquakes

Buffy Pollock Feb 22, 2023

By now, there is no doubt that you have heard about the earthquakes that have devastated Turkey and Syria in the last month. The earthquakes have caused monumental damage across the affected region, killing over 45,000 people and making…

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