SBO Dispatch: Alta Bicycle Share sold to New York investors; Building with timber

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October 28, 2014

Top Stories Alta Bicycle Share sold to New York firm A New York venture is buying Alta Bicycle Share and will consolidate its headquarters in the Big Apple but the deal confirmed today won't affect the parent business, Alta Planning + Design.   Column: Carbon offset standards have come a long way You probably hadn't heard of carbon offsets a decade ago. Now, there's a whole world of ways to measure steps to reduce carbon emissions and their impact on climate.   Wood Solutions Fair: How a Southern Oregon lumber mill looks to Europe for a better way to build OregonBEST teams with OSU and DR Lumber Co. to create the first cross-laminated lumber plant in the U.S.   Wood Solutions Fair: When it comes to building with timber, the Northwest is tops (Photos) New projects in Oregon and Washington dominate a prestigious competition for the best use of wood.   Connect with us More Headlines Strategies: Green Zebra Grocery shows its stripes Invasive Species 2: What's hiding in that stack of firewood? Schnitzer: 'Report cards' will boost environmental gains Mileage tax for Oregon drivers gets the once-over PGE status report: Earnings are up, new rates are in the offing and three new power stations are in the pipeline Wood Solutions Fair: Oregon BEST looks to create a new timber industry

This week's SBO poll Cold weather is upon us. What are you doing to save energy on heating? Green Jobs Climate Campaign Communications & Outreach Manager — Oregon Environmental Council Land Protection Manager — McKenzie River Trust Senior Sustainability Business Analyst — Nike Inc. Prepared Foods Production Assistant — Our Table BIM Coordinator — CH2M Hill Event Calendar Featured Event: Climate Solutions 6th Annual Dinner This premier climate and clean energy fundraiser, featuring a keynote by Nike's Hannah Jones, will bring together leaders from all sectors of the clean energy economy, environmental advocates, and elected officials. Nov. 20 in Portland. Learn more & RSVP   Oct. 29 — An Inside Look at Oregon's Clean Fuels Program Oct. 29 — Solar Oregon Annual Social Nov. 6 — NW Clean & Affordable Energy Conference Nov. 18 — Urban Forestry Summit: Creating Effective Policy for Increasing Tree Canopy View full calendar

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