Editor's Take: November 06, 2009
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Bridging the Recession
The recession has changed family dynamics - more women have become breadwinners, housework is being shared (for now) and young workers are struggling mightily to find work. And on the border of Washington and Oregon, groups are arguing a massive and expensive I-5 bridge project over the Columbia River should be downsized to reflect the times.
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Anxiety ebbs over Green River flooding
Generation recession
Ready to jump off the grid?
Study: Options are key in sex ed curriculum
From he-cession to housework?
Canada plans inquiry into disappearance of BC sockeye
Rural NW could receive economic boost
Target, Kmart and Toys-R-Us settle lead claims
Climate change: Threat or opportunity?
Editor's Take: November 05, 2009
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Guerrilla Gardening
Lack of government leadership and budget shortfalls are pushing residents to take charge of public spaces. In Eugene, empty and abandoned lots are blights on the city, leading some residents to call for guerrilla gardening -- unsanctioned, citizen-led plantings -- to re-green the landscape. In Seattle, the cash-strapped public utility is asking residents to keep their storm drains clear to prevent flooding.
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California water overhaul caps use
Deadly foam gone, more than 10,000 seabirds die
Farmed salmon's ecological finprint measured
Senate Democrats advance climate bill without GOP
Haggling over abortion compromise in health bill
BC has enough power for millions of electric cars
Storm drains seek adoption
The rise of the non-veggie vegetarian
Most common Clunkers deal: Old pickup for new pickup
Editor's Take: November 04, 2009
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Many Happy (Election) Returns
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McGinn leads tight Seattle mayor race
'Treebates' help stormwater programs branch out
Sustainable meat hits its hot spot
Streetcars are our desires
Constantine wins King County exec
OR adds 10,000 children to health plan
Oregon reins in renewable tax breaks
Al Gore is my co-pilot
Views: Initiative 1033's fatal flaw
Editor's Take: November 03, 2009
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Who Will Win the Green Jobs Race?
As British Columbia leaders take steps to push the province to the clean-energy cutting edge, Oregon and Washington received good marks on efficiency and green jobs. But what's the cost of rolling out the carpet for clean-tech? Oregon's clean-tech subsidy program is being scrutinized by The Oregonian. It may have worked too well, with success meaning cost overruns.
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WA, OR on cutting edge for green jobs
Green energy tax incentives cost Oregon more than predicted
Northwest energy efficiency better in 2008
BC seeking green energy proposals from private industry
Backyard cottages OK'd in Seattle
Portland aims for Denmark-style bike culture
Consumer group finds elevated BPA levels in food
Study: Half of US kids will receive food stamps
Views: Want to cut emissions in the US? Change the discussion
Editor's Take: November 02, 2009
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Green's the Color of Money
Businesses are going green not only to appease their eco-consciences, but because it benefits their bottom lines. In Oregon, businesses doing dam removal and environmental restoration, wind power construction, and improving energy efficiency are growing. In Portland, smaller, efficient homes are bigger sellers. Check out all the great stories that didn't make the top 10 (there were lots today!) in the Daily News tab.
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