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Interior Department Moves to Increase Logging on Oregon Land

Oregon is bracing for the revival of a decades-long battle over logging of old-growth timber. The Interior Department recently announced their intention to double the rate of logging on 2.6 million acres of federally owned forests in southwestern Oregon, ignoring the objections of the governor and two federal agencies in charge of protecting the quality [...]

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Green College Spotlight: Portland State University

Portland State University got attention earlier this year for their laudable efforts in purchasing local food for campus dining services, and it turns out that’s just the beginning as far as sustainability at this Oregon university is concerned. Portland State works to engage directly in the community to harness the university’s creativity, academic rigor and [...]

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Floating House Inspired by Nature

Portland, Oregon-based architect Robert Oshatz created this beautiful, floating home for the Fennel family on the Willamette River. Oshatz is known for his curvaceous, swooping architecture and unique approach to design. Since active construction is prohibited on the Willamette, Oshatz had to construct the home off-site on the connected Columbia River and pull it by [...]

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Green Bicyclists and Filmmakers’ Gear Stolen During Stop in Eugene, OR

Andy Davis and Melissa Henige had planned to make Eugene, Oregon a key stop on their cross-country bicycle trip, having heard that it was a great bike town. Excited about the trip and the sustainable documentary they were making, the couple never thought that soon after stopping at The Beanery coffeehouse they’d be updating [...]

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