The climate case for construction
Source: Green Biz Thursday, January 2, 2020 – 1:36am It’s not easy to make the transparent visible, particularly when it comes to infrastructure. It’s easy to take the mundane for granted except for when things go wrong: our cell phone networks; the modern electrical grid that has been around for more than 100 years; our […]
Green Moving Basics: How To Make Your Move Eco-Friendly
Conducting a green move isn’t always an easy decision. There are a ton of factors especially pertaining to sustainability and conservation of resources in general that can affect the efficiency of the move. if this isn’t your first time conducting a win move, you’d likely understand what we mean when we say green moving takes […]
The truth behind Portland’s Holiday Martini
Source: Oregonian Over the years, various people have read various meanings into the oversized and ornately lit martini glass that beams down over Portland each holiday season. To some, the West Hills fixture is a familiar symbol of Christmas cheer. To others, it’s an homage to Portland’s anti-establishment ethos. To a few, it’s unfortunate encouragement […]
City of Portland-Holiday garbage & recycling tips
Source: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/article/748439 HOLIDAY DELAYS If your garbage, recycling, and compost pick-up day is Wednesday, Thursday or Friday, expect a one-day delay after Christmas and New Year’s.  Never miss a pick-up: Sign up for email reminders at www.garbagedayreminders.com. SNOW OR ICE In case of bad weather, your pick-up may be delayed. Leave bins at the curb. Your garbage company will […]
Salmon Die-Off Linked To Extremely Dry Conditions On Oregon’s North Coast
Source: OPB Extremely dry conditions have fueled a widespread die-off of fall chinook salmon on Oregon’s north coast. After two months of low rainfall, hundreds of adult fish on multiple coastal streams are dying from an unusual outbreak of a naturally occurring parasite before they get a chance to spawn. According to the Oregon Department […]
Enjoying the Holidays: Accessible and Disability-Friendly Travel Destinations Around the Globe https://pixabay.com/photos/wheelchair-spacer-child-care-3948122/ Going on a holiday requires a great deal of planning. Booking accommodation, flights, making arrangements with tour guides and much more. With a disability, you will be required to do extra research to ensure you have the best holiday with full access to […]
Taking Inspiration from Plants’ Phototropism, New Solar Power System Harvests Up to 400% More Energy
Source: Energy Trend In an effort to capture more sunlight, solar power experts and technicians wrack their brains to find the perfect angle for solar panels, sometimes even needing sun-tracking mounting systems to do the job. But now, a group of American scientists took inspiration from heliotropic plants and created a solar power system that […]
On The Oregon Coast, Turning Pollution Into Art With A Purpose
Source:OPB At Coquille Point along the remote and rugged southern Oregon Coast, the wind is tumultuous and the sea just as violent. Huge waves crash up against the giant, moss-cloaked rocks perched off the beach. This particular stretch of the Oregon coastline is famous for being pristine and wild. But train your eyes down a little […]
Will California say bye to diesel-burning trucks and hello to zero-emissions ones?
Thursday, October 10, 2019 – 12:45pm Image: Folk Life Creative Toy truck carrying two AA batteries as its power supply. California officials are gearing up to launch a momentous new rule to tackle one of the largest sources of pollution in the state: medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks. After years of deliberation and public input, […]
Indoor Air Is Not As Clean As You Think
We all know how polluted the air outside is, especially if we live in big cities. But if you think that the air inside our homes, offices, schools, and any other building is any cleaner, you’re in for a big surprise. Research shows that indoor air can actually be more polluted than outside air. Then […]