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Letter to the editor: Supporting the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act will help beat the heat
Oregon's infamous heat wave during the summer of 2021 was record-breaking, but it won't be for long. Scientists expect that, given current trends, Oregon's temperatures will increase by 6 degrees by 2050 during the summer.
Companies combine to design zero-carbon building material
Global design firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill has partnered with Prometheus Materials, a maker of zero-carbon building materials, to design and produce microalgae-based bricks and bio-concrete.
Oregon OKs ‘more aggressive’ climate protection program
The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission has OK'd a new Climate Protection Plan for the state that targets a 90 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from transportation fuels and natural gas by 2050.
Report: Portland progressing in bid to combat climate change
The Portland City Council on Thursday unanimously accepted a report on the progress made toward meeting the Climate Emergency Declaration goal 鈥� but agreed more must be done.
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
