The NEXT Big Thing?
A proposed refinery for Columbia County has been promoted as a win for jobs and the climate. But many residents say the project is not actually “green” — and could put farmers out of business.
June 2022
Outside the Bean
Paul Evers pivoted from advertising craft beverages to making them. Earlier this year, one of his products was certified as the first carbon-neutral energy drink in the world. Is it more marketing — or is Riff the real deal?
2022 100 Best Green Workplaces in Oregon
Our annual ranking of the state’s most sustainable employers.
Renewable Energy’s New Wave
Oregon State University is building a facility off the Oregon Coast to test the viability of ocean waves as a renewable energy source. But when and whether waves will become a predictable, affordable source of alternative energy remains to be seen.
Tactics — Elisabeth Kramer, day-of wedding coordinator
The journalist-turned-wedding planner talks about what’s next for the industry