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* 05/18/2008

Olympic Trials organizers thinking green
Organizers of the U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials will be in Eugene from June 27th to July 6th. They say they're aiming to raise the bar for the event's environmental sustainability.

* 05/12/2008

Popular maid service goes eco-friendly
A popular house cleaning service has traded in the chemicals for a more eco-friendly approach.

* 04/22/2008

Oregonians celebrate Earth Day
There are many ways to help the environment. If you need some ideas, click here for highlights of today's events.
 Poll: How are you helping?
 More: 'Going Green' Earth Day ideas
 Comment: Doing more than year ago?

04/21/2008

Better compost faster -- Oregon tests look to coffee grounds
Experiments in Lane County suggest that nitrogen-rich coffee grounds could play a role like manure in cooking compost -- breaking down organic matter so that it can be used in growing crops.

05/02/2008

First ever “green” greenhouse at Portland State
By design, greenhouses are built to trap heat and keep it inside. However, a new greenhouse on the Portland State University campus does it better than just about any other.

04/17/2008

Portland Airport gives compost to travelers
Travelers returning through Portland International Airport Friday will be offered free compost as part of the Port of Portland's celebration of its environmental efforts.

04/14/2008

Ore. company aims for solar-powered water purification
As president of Sol-Win, Inc. Janet Quinn dreams of water, specifically portable purified waters.

* 04/09/2008

West Coast leads nation in 'green' attitutes about cars, driving
The popularity of hybrids still continues to increase, despite their cost, according to new survey, and Portland is among one of the “greenest” cities when it comes to driving.

* 04/08/2008

OHSU goes paperless
That means all medical personnel who have contact with a patient now have access to that person’s medical history and up to the minute medical care.

* 04/03/2008

How to save water as greens start to grow
Before you turn on the sprinkler, did you know that water consumption in our area doubles and sometimes triples during the summer?

* 03/31/2008

Broadway Cab adds hybrids to fleet
Broadway Cab, Portland's oldest and largest cab company, announced Monday that it was adding hybrid cars to its fleet.

* 03/26/2008

Spring into Recycling
Newschannel-8 is a sponsor of the recycling area at the "Better Living Show" going on at the Portland Expo Center Friday through Sunday.

* 03/25/2008

Drivers may pay more per mile for ethanol blended gas
According to AAA, drivers can get anywhere from one to four miles less per gallon with an ethanol blended fuel.

* Rose City shines as one of the country's cleanest cities
Forbes Magazine ranked Portland No. 5 on their list of top ten cleanest cities in the U.S.

04/18/2008

Portland Airport gives compost to travelers
Travelers returning through Portland International Airport Friday will be offered free compost as part of the Port of Portland's celebration of its environmental efforts.

03/17/2008

Oregon State works to turn algae into biodiesel
Algae is one of the more plentiful natural crops in the world, and now it is being considered as a potential fuel source.

* 03/14/2008

Oregon city ranked Best Green Place
The study evaluated mass transit use, biofuel and wind power availability, no. of green-certified buildings, farmers markets, organic producers, and air and watershed quality.
 More: Going Green
 Video: Watch KGW report

* 03/11/2008

Energy trust can help make home more efficent - and save money
On a quiet block in Northeast Portland you’ll find a charming home with seals of approval on the front window. Those seals let everyone know the home is green.

03/10/2008

Pepsi installs second-largest Northwest solar electric system
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co.'s offices and warehouse off Interstate 5 present a fresh face to commuters zipping by.

Could Oregon ryegrass be future biofuel?
The Oregon Department of Agriculture is studying whether Willamette Valley ryegrass growers could convert their waste straw into biofuel.

02/28/2008

Hillsboro creates solar project at reservoir
Hillsboro plans to install solar panels at a reservoir to cut energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

02/17/2008

Agriculture Dept. to provide grant to Lane County rygrass growers
The Oregon Department of Agriculture will provide Lane County with a $250,000 grant to study whether it is feasible to turn annual ryegrass straw into alternative energy.

02/27/2008

Hillsboro creates solar project to cut energy costs
Hillsboro plans to install solar panels at a reservoir to cut energy costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

02/14/2008

Wind power goes from fun to profit for WA man
In between Elks Club meetings and square dancing, a retired Cowlitz County businessman has found a new hobby.

* 02/05/2008

Feds approve $50 million for Oregon streetcar line
The Bush administration has tentatively approved $50 million to help expand the Portland streetcar system -- if the city can show it will be cost effective.

* 02/01/2008

Here comes the sun - to fuel Lucky Lab's newest brew
Crews installed a new thermal solar system at the Hawthorne pub in December and said it’s the first of its kind in Oregon.

01/31/2008

Hundreds of profs hold events about global warming
Global warming issues took over lecture halls in colleges across the country Thursday, with more than 1,500 universities participating in what was billed as the nation's largest-ever "teach-in."

01/24/2008

Kulongoski plans 'cap and trade' greenhouse gas market
Gov. Ted Kulongoski on Thursday outlined elements of his climate change goals for the 2009 Oregon legislative session, which include a proposal to reduce greenhouse gases through a "cap and trade" system.

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