SBO Dispatch: Brammo takes to the air; Oregon's energy score; Previewing GoGreen

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October 4, 2016

Top Stories Take a look at how Brammo helped the first battery-powered helicopter soar (Photos) The flight took place last month thanks to 1,100 pounds of the Oregon company's wares. Oregon dips in energy efficiency ranking, but still a top-10 performer While the state held its No. 7 ranking, the report notes areas where Oregon lagged behind other states. State ecologists note oil terminal's dangers, but feds miss the memo on coal facility Washington's Department of Ecology identified the ecological threats of a proposed oil-by-rail terminal in Hoquiam in an impact analysis of the project, but the Army Corps of Engineers ignored pollution and public health threats from a proposed coal facility in Longview. Amping up for GoGreen Portland 2016 The event takes place Wednesday at the World Trade Center. Connect with us More Headlines

This week's SBO poll Would you ride Elon Musk's rocket ship to Mars? Event Calendar Featured Event: Portland State of Mind: Fighting Climate Change with Global Action and Poetry World-renowned climate activist and poet Kathy Jetn̄il-Kijiner will give a keynote address to Portland State University on climate issues that connect Oregonians and Pacific Islanders, discussing the universal impacts of climate change and the power of combining art and activism to inspire action from leaders around the globe.  Learn more   Oct. 5: GoGreen Portland 2016 Oct. 13: Fighting Climate Change with Global Action and Poetry Oct. 14: Call of the Wild: A Camp-Inspired Benefit for Oregon Wild Oct. 18: Opportunities and Challenges in Electric Vehicle Car Sharing View full calendar

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