SBO Dispatch: Fred Meyer's Clean Fuels move; Native cannabis; Dire state of diesel

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May 3, 2016

Top Stories Clean Fuels fallout: Fred Meyer buys 500K gallons of alternative truck fuel The company is one of just six that have signed up for the state's air quality program. SolarWorld hires 200 in Hillsboro, plans to grow further in 2017 After layoffs rocked the Hillsboro factory in 2013, SolarWorld is hiring back up with plans to add additional manufacturing space and jobs. Why smokestacks aren't Portland's biggest air problem Portland State University's Linda George discusses why diesel is the region's top pollution danger. Oregon's first Native American-owned cannabis operation to generate $11M The marijuana grow operation is expected to pass the $27 million mark in five years. Connect with us More Headlines Oregon to begin surprise air quality tests at 100 businesses Report: Longview coal terminal would increase coal dust, traffic congestion

This week's SBO poll Is Oregon a suitable climate refuge? Green Jobs Director of Membership & Communications , Oregon State Parks Foundation Finance & Operations Manager, Oregon BEST Principal Executive/Manager F (Energy Resources and Planning Division Administrator), Sustainability Analyst, Clackamas County Event Calendar Featured Event: Oregon Solar Energy Conference May 4: This two-day event has solar policy discussions and will feature courses offering Continuing Education for Electricians, LRTs, Apprentices, Architects, Engineers, and NABCEP Professionals. Learn about exciting new solar products at the Professional Trade Show. Learn more about the regional solar policy track.   May 4: Oregon Solar Energy Conference May 11: Taking Sustainability to the Next Level May 12: Metals Emissions - Assessing the Health Risks May 16: 2016 Oregon Brownfields Conference May 18: Portland Young Environmental Professionals mixer June 9: Annual Energy Conference View full calendar

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