News Still nursing a nasty hangover from the disappointing Copenhagen climate summit? After Multnomah County last week added its second solar installation, here's another small pill that may provide a bit of relief. You may recall our coverage last spring of the Oregon Legislature's successful effort to ban a potentially toxic fire retardant in furniture. Despite hardball efforts by chemical lobbyists ...   More

News A bit of sunny news from Multnomah County as prospects appear increasingly grim in Copenhagen for the world climate summit: The county this week completed the second of its three planned solar installations atop a public building. The Juvenile Justice Complex at 1401 NE 68th Ave. is now home to a 250-kilowatt solar project. As previously reported in WW, County Commissioner Jeff Cogen spearheaded ...   More