2020 will be a year to remember. Fortunately, we don’t only have to remember it for a global pandemic, wildfires, an economic recession, racial justice protests, and locust swarms. Plenty of exciting and positive things happened in the energy space throughout the year. Here we list our top eleven (in no particular order). 1. Coal Is on Its Way Out US power companies announced the retirement of more than a dozen coal plants in 2020, representing 26 gigawatts of power. And in Europe, coal plant retirements outpaced the commissioning of new generation for the first time. And while other regions may not be as quick to phase out coal as…
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Special Offer For Green Living Journal Readers!
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Earth Day Oregon
On April 22nd, 2021, we will celebrate the 51st anniversary of Earth Day. Across Oregon, businesses and individuals are marking the occasion with donations to Earth Day Oregon (EDO) Nonprofit Partners. Earth Day Oregon is a statewide initiative that works to create a culture of annual giving on Earth Day. Our goal is to catalyze the work of Oregon non-profits whose work aligns with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. We do this by producing and amplifying a one-day, coordinated digital fundraising campaign across the state (think something like #GivingTuesday). Last year, local businesses gave more than $112,000 to 51 participating non-profits. If you would like to do your part…
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Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary Opens Shop
Dandelion Teahouse & Apothecary is honored to be the 2020 winner of the Vancouver Downtown Association’s first ever Launchpad competition! We are so thrilled to finally be opening our doors in downtown Vancouver this spring. Our new shop will feature unique teas from all over the world (as well as your favorites!), tea lattes, handcrafted herbal tea blends, loose herbs, natural small batch skincare products made on-site by Gifts From the Earth, a rotating selection of art by local artists, and so much more. We are proud to be a women owned, inclusive company. The Dandelion team is hard at work designing our new cozy space, putting together a yummy…
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Share the Knowledge
Free Online Continuing Ed. Classes from ACHS American College of Healthcare Sciences is a world-renowned accredited online college. Our mission is driven by the principles and vision of our president, Dorene Petersen, who founded the college in 1978 as a pioneer in holistic health education. We believe that knowledge should be available to everyone, and free access to education is our priority in the upcoming year. We want to do all we can to help during these difficult times and have made a selection of our online Continuing Education classes free forever. These include classes on essential oil safety, herbal safety, traditional healing in the kitchen, and more. Together we…
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Cocacao Now Certified Organic
Cocacao, Twelve Chocolatey Bites of Paradise, is a coconut and cacao confection made from three organic ingredients. All products are vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and has a low glycemic sweetener. Cocacao is now certified organic. “We have been working on it for a while, and now we have done it. We also changed our packaging and removed all plastic.” Because of this, you can now find Cocacao in the refrigerated sections of your favorite stores. Chosen as one of the Beaverton Startup Challenge winners through the Oregon Technology Business Center. They are using this opportunity to raise funding to spread Cocacao across the nation Try their new flavor, Cayenne and Cinnamon.…
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Electric Car Charging Anxiety
When the Nissan Leaf (the first electric vehicle by a major auto company) came on the market in 2010, “range anxiety” was the major concern of consumers. even though the Leaf had a range that was twice the number of miles that the average American drove daily. Today, the range of electric vehicles (EVs) has increased dramatically, with some makes having a range of almost 400 miles. As expected, sales of EVs have increased to the point where now, some drivers have experienced problems with finding available charging stations. “Charging anxiety” has replaced “range anxiety” as a concern for EV owners as well as for potential buyers. The good news…
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Argyle Gardens:
A HOME FOR THE HOMELESS The Kenton neighborhood of Portland now hosts Argyle Gardens, the first buildout of a Low Income Single Adult Housing model (LISAH). It is located on an oddly-shaped, city-owned, industrial site close to the MAX light rail line, bus lines, and commercial shopping areas. Argyle Gardens consists of four buildings containing 72 housing units oriented around a central outdoor space. The largest building contains thirty-five 220 square foot studio apartments. A large community room, laundry facilities, and support service offices serve as a central hub and communal gathering space for all residents. The three co-housing buildings each feature two six-bedroom units with two shared bathrooms and…
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Fix it Forward
When we first moved into our home 40 years ago, the front door lock didn’t work quite right. One day I decided to fix it. Ha! I learned that it just wasn’t that simple. In order to fix it, I needed to understand how it worked. If you want to fix something, it is wise to take the time to find out how it works, how all the pieces fit together. It has become evident that many, many things are out of balance and fundamentally needs fixing: the economy, health care, the food system, partisan politics, climate change and environment, social and racial inequities, and education. This long list can…
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Dunn Fixxin
In the early 1980s, I was involved in several of the many reforestation projects that were taking place in the blast zone resulting from the eruption of Mt. St. Helens. Our crew was stationed in Longview, so each day, we had about an hour’s drive through scattered homes, small farms, and occasional businesses on the way to our planting area. About midway, there was a home that stood out from all the rest, so much so that I have never forgotten it. And not because it was impressive in size or had a spectacular setting. In fact, just the opposite was the case. It was a small, unassuming house in…
