Energy and Environment
Driving green
BY KIM MOORE
Transportation accounts for the second-largest source of greenhouse gases in the U.S. (28% in 2012), and the use of renewable fuels, such as biodiesel and ethanol, is booming in light of state and national programs to make transportation fuels cleaner.
Salvage operation
BY JONATHAN FROCHTZWAJG
For Far West Fibers, one of Oregon’s largest and oldest mixed-recycling companies, garbage alchemy has long been big business.
Proceed with caution
BY COURTNEY SHERWOOD
Business and civic leaders weigh the risks and rewards of going green.