SBO Dispatch: Explosive hearing on propane plan; Oil spills: 75K gallons in western waters

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March 19, 2015

Top Stories What if? 2 reports, 2 conclusions on Pembina's $500M propane plan Pembina and a neighborhood group release dueling reports over the potential impact of a disaster at the (unbuilt) propane terminal on the Columbia River.   Will Pembina's propane terminal get snared by Portland's climate action dreams? A Canadian firm wants to spend $500 million on a propane terminal in Portland but a new Climate Action Plan takes a dim view of fossil-fuel projects in Oregon.   Equipment failure, human error top reasons for oil spills in the West Spills sent nearly 75,000 gallons of crude and other oils into Western waters in 2013, according to the group tasked with cleaning it up.   Environmental groups take control of Hanford nuclear meetings Learn more about the nuclear wasteland in your backyard at a State of the Site event in Vancouver.   Connect with us More Headlines Allergens on your pizza? Papa Murphy's got you covered Grand Central to open new bakery in growing Portland suburb As sections of Oregon remain bone dry, Gov. Brown declares emergency Portlanders work and commute less

This week's SBO poll Would a $500M propane terminal help or hurt Portland's green reputation? Green Jobs Outreach Associate — 3Degrees Senior Project Manager — Energy Trust of Oregon Railroad Compliance Specialist — Oregon Department of Transportation (Rail) Environmental Services Director — City of Portland Event Calendar Featured Event: Oregon Energy Forum Breakfast March 23 Energy Trust of Oregon Executive Director Margie Harris will provide an overview of the Energy Trust’s new five-year strategic plan, along with an outlook on energy efficiency and renewable energy in Oregon, and a discussion of the Energy Trust’s role in supporting and sustaining those sectors. Information   March 22, 29, April 12, 19, 25 and 29: Basics of Going Solar Courses March 24 — NRCS Cover Crops Shop Talk March 25 — Oregon Energy Forum Breakfast March 28 — SOLVE's 2015 Spring Beach Cleanup April 1 — NW Facilities/Managing Green Buildings Expo and Conference and NW Machine Tool Expo April 4 — Pedal Pursuit April 7 — PNW Cleantech Open 2015 Kickoff April 10 — Gorge Artists Open Studio Tour April 16 — Oregon's Energy Future Conference April 18 — Celebrate Earth Day at SOLVE-IT 2015 Event View full calendar

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