August

China: major polluter or ahead of the curve?

But the irony is that China actually excels in some areas environmentally when compared to the United States.

LID for Puget Sound, rainwater tanks in Australia could save millions, and a medal for Togo

A ruling last week in Puget Sound found that the Department of Ecology must require developers in Western Washington’s biggest cities and counties to keep polluted stormwater out of streams.

Interviews with Oregon environmentalists

In 2001 we traveled around the state interviewing Oregon farmers and ranchers about their environmental concerns, their relationship with environmentalists, and opportunities to work together on common ground. Now we've published a companion report.

The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat: the ups and downs in limiting exposures to toxic chemicals

In a major victory for parents and public health advocates, on August 14 President Bush signed into law the Consumer Product Safety Commission Reform Act establishing the first-ever national standards for lead and the plasticizers known as phthalates.

Governor announces first of its kind solar highway project

Some interesting news out of Salem today on the transportation front, especially for drivers in the Portland Metro area.

Back to school lunches made healthy, safe and easy

File under 'cool back to school ideas' - OEC's new Eco-Healthy Lunch Box Kit helps reduce kids’ exposures to toxins and puts more healthy, local and tasty foods in school diets.