SBO Dispatch: Oil export ban lifted; $500M PGE plant in limbo; The next bottle bill?

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December 17, 2015

Top Stories What the end of the U.S. oil export ban means for the Northwest Tesoro maintains crude oil at its Vancouver terminal won't be exported, but crude oil-by-rail opponents say the end of the ban on crude exports was part of the company's plan all along. Construction abrubtly halts at $500M PGE natural gas plant Construction crews at a new natural gas power plant near Boardman were turned away from the job site this week due to financial issues with the project developer. A price on carbon could be Oregon's new 'Bottle Bill' We Oregonians tend to think we're pretty clever. We take pride in trying things first, and we often get them right: land-use planning, Death with Dignity and the Bottle Bill, to name three Oregon-grown policy landmarks. We can show the way once again by putting a price on carbon pollution. Portland eco-building exec criticizes city's commitment to sustainability A member of President Obama's export council wants the city to revamp its once-sturdy green construction practices. Connect with us More Headlines Apparel, food delivery join software in Portland Seed Fund's latest class

This week's SBO poll Should the state allow a $7.5B LNG export facility to be built on the Oregon coast? Green Jobs Rural Conservation Technician, East Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District Human Resources Business Partner, Organically Grown Co. Community Services Aide II (CSA), Portland Water Bureau Energy and Water Program Associate, Sustainable Northwest Media Specialist – Population and Sustainability Program, Center for Biological Diversity Event Calendar Featured Event: 12th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability Jan. 21-23: The theme of the 12th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability is “Urban Sustainability: Inspiration and Solution.” Conference attendees include leaders in the field, as well as emerging scholars, who travel to the conference from all corners of the globe and represent a broad range of disciplines and perspectives. A variety of presentation options and session types offer opportunities for attendees to share their work, discuss key issues in the field, and build relationships with attendees. Learn more.   Dec. 19: Burnside Wilderness Park Restoration Dec. 19: NWDA December Third Saturday Cleanup Jan. 26: Stream Team Captain Training Jan. 21-23: 12th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability View full calendar

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