SBO Dispatch: Portland's $10M bike share sponsor; A utility-backed coal-killing bill

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January 7, 2016

Top Stories Portland lands $10M title sponsor for bike share program Nike will be the title sponsor of Portland's bike share system for at least five years. Oregon utilities, energy watchdogs team up on coal-killing bill A legislative proposal to kill coal in Oregon is in the works. Praise pours in for new anti-coal bill A top state business group joined electric vehicle advocates in pushing for the measure during the coming short legislative session. Oil-by-rail terminal opponents dominate Vancouver public hearing If approved, a contentious oil terminal would bring about 131.4 million barrels of oil through Vancouver annually. Connect with us More Headlines

This week's SBO poll Should the largest oil-by-rail terminal in North America be built in Vancouver? Green Jobs Sustainable Policy and Disclosure Director, Nike Quality Manager, Columbia Forest Products Program Lead, Ecova Social Equity Program Manager, Port of Portland Event Calendar Featured Event: 12th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability Jan. 21 to Jan. 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.   Jan. 7: Environmental and Social Aspects of Sustainable Flood Risk Management in Urban Watersheds Jan. 21-23: 12th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability Jan. 26: Stream Team Captain Training Feb. 1: Agent of Change Training Informational Meeting View full calendar

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