Editor's Take: September 09, 2008
A cold summer. Skrabalica, Flickr
A Colder Global Warming
Noticed a Cascadia cold-spell this summer? Does it mean
we're getting a global warming "break," or is it one of the many
signs of a changing environment? The Tyee tells
us why we should still be concerned about summer temps. In other news--it's
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Temps Are Down, So What's Up with Global Warming?
The Tyee
09/09/2008
Brace yourself for a fresh round of nay-saying about "so-called global warming," and accusations of "hysteria" directed at those who forecast dramatic climate change in our near future. These sprout like mushrooms every time some weather headline plays against the stereotype of a planet getting steadily warmer and drier.
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Splash of Cold Water for Oregon Ocean
Oregonian
09/09/2008
As fishing communities suffer through the first nearly complete closure of ocean salmon catches, some good news is surfacing off the coast: The Oregon ocean is once again booming with life.
A flush of cold northern water, rich with food, is nurturing a dramatic turnaround in ocean conditions this year, marine experts say.
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Vancouver, BC, Gets with the Bike Program
Vancouver Sun
09/09/2008
Parts of Vancouver are ripe for a large-scale bicycle rental program like the Velib program in Paris, says a consultant's study prepared for TransLink.
But first there are hurdles to overcome, not the least of which is how to pay for it.
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Views: Oregonians Can Craft a Health Plan
Oregonian
09/09/2008
Thousands of uninsured Oregonians have an important opportunity this month to weigh in on a proposal aimed at improving their access to health care.
Over the past year, a lot of Oregon citizens worked countless hours crafting this promising proposal. It deserves a vigorous airing in every corner of the state.
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Saving Babies In Oregon's Lane County
Eugene Register Guard
09/08/2008
Officials are drawing attention to the high rate of infant deaths this month in Lane County, as they continue to try to solve a top local health issue.
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Hop On The Free Coeur d'Alene Bus
Oregon Public Broadcasting
09/09/2008
Climb aboard a CityLink bus in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and you notice something missing: a fare box. You can get on and ride all day without dropping a dime.
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Renewable Energy Grants for Alaskans
Alaska Public Radio Network
09/09/2008
Alaskan communities feeling the squeeze from power costs can now apply for a renewable energy grant from the Alaska Energy Authority. A $300 million budget is available for these grants.
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Prince George, BC, Gets Sewer Power
CBC BC
09/08/2008
Residents of Prince George will have one more reason to feel good every time they flush their toilets, after the mayor switched on a set of new power-generation turbines at the city's sewage treatment plant on Friday.
The five new turbine engines burn compressed gas emitted from the sewage, enabling the treatment plant to generate about 40 per cent of its own power.
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States' Jobless Funds Running Dry
USA Today
09/09/2008
The sharp rise in joblessness is draining unemployment insurance trust funds in many hard-hit states, setting the stage for a federal bailout to keep the funds solvent.
The unemployment rate reached a five-year high of 6.1% in August, putting the number of jobless people at 9.5 million, up 2.4 million from a year earlier.
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1,000 Miles On One Tank
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
09/09/2008
Dan Davids has his own transportation infrastructure: an extension cord.
It works like a dream, he and a growing number of electric and hybrid vehicle owners exult.
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