Last summer, Dr. Matt Hollon saw a lung disease patient develop an acute worsening of respiratory symptoms and an otherwise stable patient suffer a …
A Bank’s Gifts for Solar Power in Native Communities Raise Hard Questions
Along with benefiting the health of the planet and its inhabitants, solar power can increase housing affordability and be an economic equalizer and …
Construction completed on western Maryland community solar project
A solar farm in Washington County could begin providing energy credits to Potomac Edison customers in Maryland’s service area by the end of August …
5 things you probably didn’t think you could recycle in the Portland area
China was a major market for Oregon recyclables, especially the type of plastic that isn’t allowed in weekly recycling bins. Examples include car seats, …
The hottest month ever. Literally.
One could ignore it — if the signs of a changing climate were not everywhere on Earth, from shifting growing seasons, to more extreme weather, …
Zara uncovered: Inside the brand that changed fashion
Pablo Isla recently laid out plans for Zara’s future and said it was all about a digital and sustainable transformation. But is it possible for a company to …
Climate change and overfishing could lead to higher mercury levels in fish
Mercury levels in popular fish — including tuna, salmon and swordfish — are rising, and climate change and overfishing may be to blame, a new study …
Green Party reveals plan to shift oil jobs to renewable energy jobs
Wednesday the Green Party of Canada released its plan to help workers in the fossil fuel industry transition to the renewable energy industry.
Telluride Mountain Club releases Trail Sustainability Plan
The Telluride Mountain Club (TMtC) recently released a new Trail Sustainability Plan. The initiative is designed to both improve existing …
OSU study: Solar panels on 1% of farmland could meet global energy demands
OSU study: Solar panels on 1% of farmland could meet global energy … Farmlands are “the most productive places on Earth for solar power,” …