SBO Dispatch: Portland keeps eye on Monsanto; Why Oregon Fruit spurned GMOs

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October 11, 2016

Top Stories Oregon fruit company jilts GMOs, BPA linings The move comes in response to customers who want more transparency when shopping for canned fruit. Portland, in a pollution battle with Monsanto, unfazed by dismissal of California case A federal judge in California last week dismissed a suit by Long Beach, Calif., which — like Portland — took Monsanto to court to hold the company responsible for hazardous PCB contamination of various bodies of water. Intel replaces 2 Aloha campus sinks, water fountain after lead tests It tested all sinks at its Aloha facility after employees expressed concerns about lead found in Portland Public Schools facilities. Nike adds 6th building to expansion, commits to ambitious renewable plan The 360,000-square-foot project is part of the company's $380 million (and growing) intentions. Connect with us More Headlines Drive Oregon puts out the call: They're hiring electric vehicle devotees

This week's SBO poll Who won Sunday's debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump? 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. 11: The Weight of Water: The Cost of Energy in Borneo 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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