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Steve is a freelance writer in Portland, Oregon and loves covering topics centered on Oregon. He is constantly tweeting the latest news in the Portland region and is a welcome contributor to The Environmental Blog.

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Fracking in America

Saturday, March 30, 2013

Fault Lines Fracking in America -Description: For years now, the United States has tried to lower its dependence on foreign oil for its energy needs. With stability in…

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Green Mining: No Longer a Myth

Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Photo Credit:  Some rights reserved by CIAT International Center for Tropical Agriculture via Flickr.

With environmental policy becoming an increasingly contentious and important reality, mining companies continue to move forward with plans for plants and refineries (check out Lynas in Malaysia for the…

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Climate of Doubt

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Although 98% of scientists believe that human activity is contributing to global climate change, climate-skeptic groups and individuals are putting forward a concerted effort to convince the public…

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Video> How the Dutch got their cycle paths

Saturday, October 6, 2012
Photo: Some Rights Reserved - Eindhoven, Netherlands

How did the Dutch come to have one of the most admired and safest cycle path systems in the world? This excellent short video gives us a brief…

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Building a Greenhouse – Your Way

Tuesday, September 11, 2012
greenhouse

Greenhouses are currently experiencing a resurgence in popularity as more people begin to discover the benefits of growing their own fruits and vegetables in a home garden. Because…

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Top Reasons a Business Should Go Green

Tuesday, August 7, 2012
Going Green

These days, going green makes it possible to take advantage of numerous benefits more cost-effectively than ever. Here are the top salient business benefits of going green: Positive…

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Urban Forest Tree Surveys

Friday, July 20, 2012
Cherry Blossom Trees

You are probably familiar with the term ‘Urban Forest’ – that shady refuge in the middle of the bustling city where inhabitants can escape the brick and mortar…

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Green Innovations: Leading the Way Toward a Fossil Free-Future

Friday, July 20, 2012
world-fossile-fuels

Green innovations may have finally hit the mainstream. No longer the pet project of left-wing politicians, scientists and starry-eyed optimists, environmentally friendly technologies are now being proposed by…

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Solar Panel Efficiency App

Sunday, July 1, 2012
solar-panels-performance-checker (1)

Among the various environmental apps existing in app-land, none have quite helped the everyday average citizen determine the suitability of solar energy depending on your location. Considering the…

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How to Start a Sustainable Home Garden

Tuesday, April 24, 2012
sustainable tulip garden

  With our growing concern over our influence on the environment, sustainable gardening has become increasingly popular. A garden is considered sustainable when it can be used productively…

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