SBO Dispatch: Lemelson's climate mission; Stoel's renewable drive; Carbon questions

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October 27, 2016

Top Stories How Eric Lemelson spends his trips to Bhutan (Photos) The philanthropist's work takes him to some far-flung, and beautiful, places. Portland's largest law firm launches climate change initiative The strategy serves clients who, for a number of reasons, face questions over the changing environment. A Portland nonprofit mainstay on why he's the worst enemy of climate change Eric Lemelson's family foundation focuses on invention. His own nonprofit addresses protection, of the environment, that is. ​Pacific Northwest forests: Carbon sink or carbon source? As Sustainable Northwest's Andrew Spaeth writes, poor planning and development pressures are increasing the risk of wildfire to human populations and causing dramatic increases in the cost of fire suppression. Connect with us More Headlines An Oregon farm becomes the state's 1,000th benefit company Portland becomes first 'salmon-safe' city Silicon Valley Bank lands in downtown Portland

This week's SBO poll Are you glad to see former Gov. John Kitzhaber speaking out again? Event Calendar Featured Event: The Climate Solutions 8th Annual Dinner With the theme "Building a Bright Future Together," the dinner will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at the Hilton Portland, 921 S.W. 6th Ave. The Annual Dinner is Climate Solutions' premier fundraising event in Portland, drawing almost 400 business and community leaders, conservationists, and elected officials. This event provides Climate Solutions the opportunity to raise critical funds, celebrate accomplishments and create a forum for climate and clean technology leaders.  Learn more   Dec. 6: Climate Solutions 8th Annual Dinner View full calendar

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