SBO Dispatch: How CLTs are made; Solar layoffs; Brown blasts polluters

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February 16, 2016

Top Stories How it's made: CLT, the product that could save Oregon timber (Photos) Cross-laminated timber panels are made with hundreds of pieces of lumber. Check out the gallery to see how they're made. Salem solar plant to lay off 50 Panasonic Eco Solutions Solar America attributes the job cuts to "market conditions beyond its control." Bullitt Foundation opens pocketbook for Portland, other cities in the 'Emerald Corridor' The Seattle environmental nonprofit is now granting money to projects only between Vancouver, B.C., and Portland. Oregon House approves coal measure, Senate up next Supporters said the 39-20 vote indicates bipartisan backing of a bill backed by a wide array of interests. Connect with us More Headlines Pop-up cycle track showcases safer bike lanes in Portland Electronics group hires former Ernst & Young, General Services Administration exec to guide cleantech mission A determined Gov. Brown calls for quick actions on Southeast Portland air violations

This week's SBO poll Do you agree with Mayor Hales' new homeless camping rules? Green Jobs Development Officer, The Freshwater Trust Oregon State Director, The Main Street Alliance of Oregon Plastic Component Operator, Nike Inc. Fine Gardener and Pruner, Living Elements Landscape LLC Experienced Architectural Designer/Drafter (Temporary), Communitecture Event Calendar Featured Event: FoodWorx The Future of Food Feb. 20: FoodWorx topics revolve around food issues such as; Food & Climate, Food & Death by Sugar, Food & Transporation, Food & Waste and more. Speakers include medical experts, climate experts, the founder of Mobius Microfarms, B Corp delivery company B-Line and the First Lady Nancy Hales talking about Farmers Ending Hunger. This event will inform and empower attendees to make better decisions about food by understanding issues that affect us and our planet. Learn more.   Feb. 20: FoodWorx The Future of Food Feb. 24: Electric Mobility and Equity Feb. 24: Young Environmental Professional Feb. 24: Oregon Energy Forum Breakfast Meeting Feb. 26: Annual Solar Industry Meeting View full calendar

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