September

Bad press keeps coming for BPA

There’s sure been a lot of bad press lately on bisphenol-A (BPA). None of it very encouraging, other than the fact that some very smart and significant people are starting to take notice.

Oregonians recycling less and less

For all we pat ourselves on the back, it seems we’re backsliding a bit in the last couple of years.

How about ‘Conserve, Baby, Conserve’?

One message that is emerging in this election cycle is that somehow we can drill our way to energy independence.

In defense of the citizen lobbyist

Have you ever written a letter to an elected official asking him or her to vote a certain way? I sure have – everything from testifying against bills that would harm our air and water quality to drafting and helping pass legislation to protect Oregon’s environment.