SBO Dispatch: Tualatin's urban forest + EVs taken to the limit + OPT delays

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September 3, 2013

Top Stories Parking Forest movement reaches Tualatin's Sunset pool Tualatin's Sunset Swim Center is at the forefront of a Washington County movement to transform parking lots into urban forests.   Voices: Snatching defeat from the jaws of EV victory? It's way too early to really tell what the future of "pure" electric vehicles will be. Judging by the incredibly rich value of Tesla stock, one might conclude that the future is bright indeed.   Champion Thorns collect praise from green sports gurus With their freshly minted National Women's Soccer League championship, the Portland Thorns have proven their mettle on the field. Now the organization is collecting applause for its work within Jeld-Wen Field as well.   Reports: OPT wave energy delayed until at least 2016 The company working to install wave energy buoys along Oregon's coast may not be able to do so for at least three years.   Connect with us More Headlines Voices: Engage your employees with sustainability Court upholds Whistling Ridge project Prop. 65 talks fail to produce toxic chemical reforms this year

This week's SBO poll Do you use LED lights in your home? Green Jobs Field Representative, Fluid Market Strategies Wastewater Reclamation Plant Operator, City of Corvallis Administrative Assistant - Energy Efficiency, David Evans & Associates Field Representative, Fluid Market Strategies Equity Strategy Program Manager, Metro Event Calendar Featured Event: SBO Network at OMSI Join us for an evening of drinks and conversation at OMSI's renewable energy exhibit. SBO Network is a fun opportunity to connect with sustainable business professionals and green team leaders. September 17 | $25  Register here >> SBO Awards - nominations are open! We're looking for innovative busin esses, individuals and advocacy groups that have done cool work in the areas of energy, equity, food, natural environment, transportation, waste and water. Nominate here >>   Sept. 17: SBO Network - OMSI Renewable Energy exhibit Sept. 4: Changing the future of transportation Sept. 9: Climate Change Adaptation: Envisioning the Future and Learning from the Past Sept. 11: The Emerging Smart Grid & Tour of Salem Smart Power Center Sept. 12: Oregon BEST FEST View full calendar

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