SBO Dispatch: Kitzhaber woes cloud energy debate; A look at PDX-bound EV scooters

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February 12, 2015

Top Stories Governor's troubles could cloud clean energy discussion in Salem Lawmakers are weighing clean fuels and carbon taxes amidst a scandal involving climate work.   Oregon's nuclear giant tests system in Italy, prepares for U.S. application NuScale deployed a full-length system in Italy for testing in anticipation of its application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. It hopes to have a reactor operating in the U.S. by 2023.   A closer look at a Portland-bound Indian company's electric scooters (Photos) Mahindra's GenZe is set to roll out in Portland with its innovative two-wheelers.   A new Portland group will help Japan and Russia develop sustainable seafood Ocean Outcomes will work with the fishing industry to improve its practices.   Connect with us More Headlines Behemoth methanol project signs lease with port for Northwest headquarters Bike share program launches — in Bend Poll results: Lack of range thwarts electric vehicle purchases

This week's SBO poll Do you think Gov. Kitzhaber will finish his term in office? Green Jobs Operations Associate — CLEAResult Service Technician — Vestas Home Performance & Solar Sales — Neil Kelly Operations Associate, Sustainable Northwest Event Calendar Featured Event: NEBC Portland Luncheon, Feb. 12 Vapor Intrusion (VI) is a continually evolving issue for contaminated property redevelopment. Henning Larson, senior hydrogeologist with Oregon DEQ, and primary author of the DEQ Vapor Intrusion Guidance, will provide a VI update, including a discussion of DEQ, EPA, and ITRC guidance documents. Click here to learn more and RSVP.   Feb. 12 — NEBC Portland Luncheon Feb. 23 — Agent of Change Sustainable Leadership Training March 22, 29, April 12, 19, 25 and 29: Basics of Going Solar Courses View full calendar

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