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Oregon's Filthy Secret: It is Fueled by 40 Percent Dirty Coalnew

While Portland's high-profile green innovations are helping the city's image become synonymous with sustainability (see: condo developers topping their downtown towers with wind turbines) the city runs on a dirty secret. Forty percent of Portland's energy comes from a very un-green source.
The Portland Mercury  |  Sarah Mirk  |  10-29-2009  |  Environment

Gone with Windnew

Portland starts from scratch on green energy.
The Portland Mercury  |  Scott Moore  |  10-18-2007  |  Environment

Return to Goo Lagoonnew

Ross Island still has problems.
The Portland Mercury  |  Scott Moore  |  08-16-2007  |  Environment

Ka-BOOM!new

Does Randy Leonard want to blow up Linnton?
The Portland Mercury  |  Scott Moore  |  07-05-2007  |  Environment

Up Shit Creeknew

But the Senate may have a paddle.
The Portland Mercury  |  Scott Moore  |  04-19-2007  |  Environment

Getting Windednew

Wind power talks are still dragging on.
The Portland Mercury  |  Scott Moore  |  01-04-2007  |  Environment

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