Climate Change is Not a Spectator Sport.
Oregon's Steve Novick is not a traditional politician. Standing just four feet nine with a metal hook in place of his left hand, the former environmental lawyer is one of two Democrats vying for Republican incumbent Senator Gordon Smith's seat. Seen as a maverick candidate who has not ... keep reading
Written by Andrew Plambeck in December 2007, about Politics & Government, Weather
I'm becoming notorious around here for so often posting about my hometown of Portland, Oregon. Well strap in, because it's time for another whirl on over to stumptown, which continues to be a model for sustainability. This time, the City of Portland is taking on greenhouse gas emissions ... keep reading
Written by Andrew Plambeck in November 2007, about Architecture
Love discussing renewable energy options? Who doesn't? I could spend hours chatting over (local, organic) coffee about wind power, hydro dams, and the sustainability of biodiesel or wave power. We all know that renewable energy options are the future of our nation and an integral part of any strategy ... keep reading
Written by Andrew Plambeck in November 2007, about Clean Technologies, Coal & Oil, Industry & Business, Politics & Government, Weather
I am an Oregonian. A native Oregonian. As such, I love my home state more than I love the vegan cupcakes I get at the bakery around the corner (and I love my cupcakes). Since the 1970s, Oregon was unique in the sense that the state had specific land-use laws ... keep reading
Written by Andrew Plambeck in November 2007, about Environment & Wildlife, Industry & Business, Politics & Government, Weather
The bike-sharing scheme is a hit in Paris Portland seeks to follow suit About a month ago I wrote about the City of Portland, Oregon, and its attempts to implement a comprehensive bike sharing program on the model of many European cities. The most recent addition to the bike sharing ... keep reading
Written by Andrew Plambeck in August 2007, about Transport
Coming in 2008... Mystery Electric Mid-Sized Sedan from Miles For the past few years environmentalists, celebrities, and sports car enthusiasts alike have been drooling over the soon-to-be-available Tesla Roadster, a fully electric car that does 0 to 60 in four seconds. Unfortunately for many of us, the $100,000 price ... keep reading
Written by Andrew Plambeck in August 2007, about Transport
For decades, the many uses of the hemp plant have been known, and more are discovered every year. However, the plant also carries a stigma that environmentalists have worked hard to shake. Because hemp contains tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active ingredient in marijuana, growing it is banned under the federal Controlled ... keep reading
Written by Andrew Plambeck in August 2007, about Agriculture & Food
Last week, as I made my discerning stroll through the grocery store (a Safeway, the only available option where I am right now) to look for my staple vegan items, I came across a brand I hadn’t seen before, and I was immediately intrigued. The label read “Eating Right ... keep reading
Written by Andrew Plambeck in July 2007, about Agriculture & Food, Consumerism (3 comments)
Editor's Note: With this post we welcome Andrew Plambeck to the writing team! Andrew writes out of Eugene, Oregon, and has a lot of valuable hands-on experience in sustainable living practices. Watch out for future submissions from Andrew! Transit stations similar to this one in Barcelona may soon be ... keep reading
Written by Andrew Plambeck in July 2007
