SBO Dispatch: Kitz on coal (Video) + Offshore wind gets $47M + Dire climate report

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May 8, 2014

Top Stories 6 ways climate change threatens Oregon's economy — right now While many consider Oregon, and the Willamette Valley in particular, as a climate refuge, a new report makes it clear that the state is not immune fro ...   Gov. Kitzhaber on why he opposes NW coal and concerns over oil train safety (Video) Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber -- as previously reported -- is not a fan of exporting coal through Northwest ports.   Oregon offshore wind project selected for up to $47M A set of seven offshore wind pilot projects funded by the U.S. Department of Energy has been whittled down to three, including one along Oregon's sout ...   Behind the Curve: Reed professor talks new book about the climate science-policy gap A new book from a Reed College professor sheds light on why, despite a growing body of scientific evidence, governments have been glacially slow in se ...   Connect with us More Headlines Nike's latest CSR report examines drop in emissions, labor challenges

This week's SBO poll Take control of Portland's water bureau away from the city: yea or nay? Green Jobs Chief Operating Officer, Community Cycling Center Originator, Corporate Sustainability, Iberdrola Renewables Executive Director, Gorge Grown Food Network Office Administrator, Clean Energy Works Nature Content and Marketing Specialist, Metro Event Calendar Featured Event: Living Future Unconference Living Future is the forum for leading minds in the green building movement seeking solutions to the most daunting global issues of our time. The "unconference" consists of three days of education sessions, plenaries and special events. May 21-23 in Portland.   May 8: Spring for Your River: Willamette Riverkeeper Benefit, Union/Pine May 10: Solar Winery Tour May 13-14: Oregon Brownfields Conference May 15: Climate Change and Business - Risks and Resilience May 18: Hatch Soup View full calendar

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