SBO Dispatch: Juniper a green building boon in E. Oregon? + 'Quake poses fuel risks

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August 13, 2013

Top Stories Jumping juniper: Sustainability bigwigs to help manage proliferating wood (Photos) An effort by two Oregon sustainability titans to better harvest and utilize juniper from public lands has earned approval from the state's top rungs.   Open source champions forming pro-sustainability software group A Portland open source software development firm wants to mobilize its local peers into a formal group that espouses tech sustainability.   With $3.75M investment, biomass continues to fuel Eastern Oregon's economy A Wallowa biomass specialist has collected $3.75 million to expand its facility and create as many as 14 new jobs.   Report: 'Big One' earthquake would decimate area's gas supply A sweeping new study suggests that Oregon would face dramatic fuel shortages, natural gas outages and blackouts should a catastrophic earthquake strike.   Connect with us More Headlines Q-and-A: With biomimicry, it's worthwhile to swim with the sharks Portland's 'Water House' hits the market at a bargain price Voices: Living in and building neighborhoods we want, and need Tesla's Elon Musk posts high speed 'hyperloop' proposal online Voices: Looking for insight on Portland's future? Let's take a ride Clean jerky maker wants cut-and-dried success Voices: To Vancouver oil facility developers, it's all about the jobs Morrow County resident lawyers up when turbines don't pipe down Brammo prepares for a Talent show What's SBO's role in the new PBJ? PGE's first Energy Partner test passes with flying colors Reusable food boxes prove to be a 'GO' Paul Allen targets environment, youth and arts with Portland gifts

This week's SBO poll What's your favorite way to be efficient in the summer? Green Jobs Green Living Salesperson, GreenSavers Senior Carbon Analyst and three others, Ecova Organically Grown Company, Senior Financial Analyst Bookkeeper/Financial Analyst, Social Enterprises Outreach + Engagement Manager, Oregon BEST Event Calendar Featured Event: Call for nominations: SBO Awards We're once again in search of brilliant sustainable business ideas. Nominate a business, individual or advocacy group for their work in water, food, energy, equity, transportation or waste. Nominations close August 30.  Nominate now >>    Tonight: Solar Drinks August 25: Green Spot at Sunday Parkways in Southeast Portland Sept. 6: BESThq's ReCONNECT Sept. 11: The Emerging Smart Grid & Tour of Salem Smart Power Center Sept. 12: Oregon BEST FEST View full calendar

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