Uncertain Footing for Oregon's Low Carbon Fuel Standards

The Oregon Legislature passed the low carbon fuel standard during the 2009 session, which would require fuel sold in Oregon to contain 10% less carbon over the next 10 years.  The standard is not yet in effect, and needs to be amended to remove a 2015 sunset provision before it becomes effective.

The Oregonian story is here.
The low carbon fuel standards are here.

Global Market Growing for Net Zero Buildings

Recent report projects that net zero buildings are no passing phase, but will grow into a $1.35 trillion industry by 2035.

Article in Sustainable Business Oregon is here.

Statewide Push for Sustainability Center

This opinion piece argues that the proposed Sustainability Center in Portland would have a statewide benefit. The Legislature will determine in the upcoming session whether to float $37 million in bonds to support the construction of the Sustainability Center.

Article from the Mail Tribune is here.

BC Government Targets Carbon Neutrality

An effort by British Columbia government to achieve carbon neutrality has spurred green projects and reduced the carbon footprint of the public sector.

Article from The Tyee is here.

U.S. Carbon Emmission Levels

Some interesting information on the rate of carbon emissions from U.S. sources in the last decade. Spoiler alert. . . they are trending down.

Article from Grist is here.