The Many Uses Of Hemp
retrohousewife05.blogspot.com 4/13/2009 — Hemp has been a big part of US history yet we can't grow it anymore. You can buy hemp in the US. I have hemp powder in my kitchen right now. It's high in protein and very good for you. Hemp is in the same family as cannabis but to get high off of hemp you would have to smoke a telephone pole ...

Victory For Hemp! Oregon Legalizes Industrial Production
treehugger.com 8/7/2009 — The law sets up a state-regulated program for industrial hemp growing. 16 States Have Pro-Hemp Laws This law is the sixth pro-hemp law or resolution passed by a state in the 2009 legislative session -- Oregon now joins Maine, Montana, New Mexico, ...

Oregon's 2009 Legislative Session: the Good and the Bad
watthead.blogspot.com 8/3/2009 — I feel a little odd writing this, because not so long ago this subject would doubtless have been covered in depth by climate writer extraordinaire, WattHead founder, and friend of mine Jesse Jenkins. However, as Jesse is now down south in California, I’m seeing a dearth in the blogosphere of ...

30 More Years of Coal in Oregon? No Way, PGE!
watthead.org 9/10/2009 — Portland General Electric is a friendly company which likes to reassure Oregonians that their local utility is concerned about the planet. PGE will let you sign up to purchase renewable power, so the money you pay on rates goes to fund clean energy projects. The company’s homepage highlights ...

Clean Energy Leadership in Oregon - An Interview with Oregon State Representative Jules Bailey
watthead.blogspot.com 8/27/2009 — While it seems like all eyes are focused on Washington D.C. and the battles raging around Congressional climate and energy legislation, all has been far from quiet on the state front. In this exclusive theEnergyCollective.com Podcast , I speak with Oregon State Representative Jules ...

Call + Response
museumofcontemporarycraft.org 8/11/2009 — Drawing on the musical concept of “call and response,” this exhibition provides a rare platform for artists and art historians to engage with each with other in dynamic conversation. This multi-layered exhibition features diverse works by eight pairs ...

[Press release] ReVolt Technology Applies for $30 million in Government Research Grants
revolttechnology.com 9/1/2009 — ReVolt Technology Applies for $30 million in Government Research Grants Accelerating Development of Innovative Zinc-Air Batteries for Vehicles and Renewable Energy Storage Company selects Portland, Oregon as location for US HQ & R&D Center Portland, ...

Intel Oregon: Outstanding Achievement in Corporate Greenwashing
watthead.blogspot.com 4/16/2009 — “Intel remains committed to the principle that Oregon continues to lead on the critical issues of carbon reduction and climate change. I hope and believe there will be legislation this year that delivers on that goal.” – Jonathan Williams, Government Affairs Manager for Intel Oregon When the ...

Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You
greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com 4/10/2009 — Oregon saw a flurry of activity on the electric car front, as the state attempts to position itself as the friendliest place in the nation to build, sell and buy electric vehicles.

Oregon is exceptionally generous with green-energy subsidies
oregonlive.com 1/6/2009 — Oregonian: Oregon taxpayers are shelling out tens of millions of dollars to subsidize green energy projects, making the state a magnet for solar and wind companies. But an investigation by The Oregonian shows that the money also is going to risky ...

Green for All's green economy roadmap — All MNN Content
Green for All is one of the most visible green jobs advocacy organizations in the United States. The organization works hard to ensure that there are good green job opportunities that will provide a pathway out of poverty for under an unemployed ...