SBO Dispatch: Pembina walks away; How Portland air compares; Biketown launch nears

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March 1, 2016

Top Stories Pembina officially abandons $500M Portland propane terminal Portland Mayor Charlie Hales says the decision helps illustrate the city's commitment to opposing new fossil fuel-based business endeavors. How does Portland's air quality compare to other cities? With Portland's air quality called into question in recent weeks, we pulled together data to see how we measure up to other cities. Vigor sacrifices $1M annually for Portland's air, environment One of the city's oldest manufacturers agreed to shutdown a big revenue driver, and spend even more, to reduce impacts on air quality at its Swan Island facility. With July launch at hand, Portland bike share goes online Biketown, backed by $10 million from Nike, is set to launch in July 2016. Connect with us More Headlines Newport facility in sight, wave energy prepares for $1M win in Salem Oregon BEST works with MIT neighbor to spawn more cleantech startups Oregon coal legislation takes a new form, sparks more tension as programs are restored Real Estate Roundup: Sustainable furniture company moves to LO, produce giant takes 490K square feet

This week's SBO poll Was the move by Oregon Senate Republicans to skip a lawmaking session a savvy political move? Green Jobs Active Transportation and Sustainability Research Coordinator, Oregon Department of Transportation Planning and Environmental Specialist, U.S. Bureau of Land Management Development Coordinator (Grants and Contracts), Ecotrust Bilingual Farm Educator, Zenger Farm Accounting Assistant, SmithCFI Event Calendar Featured Event: CSA Share Fair – Find Your Farmer Mar. 18: The second annual CSA Share Fair links local farms with customers who buy direct by signing up for weekly seasonal fresh farm deliveries. This free event features “find your farmer” matchmaking with more than 40 local farms located in seven metro area counties. Learn more.   March 5: Women in Science Day March 17: Factory: The Industrial Electric Vehicle Market March 18: CSA Share Fair – Find Your Farmer March 19: ICS Broken Tee Planting View full calendar

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