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Scott Oakland is a 30-year-old transplant to Portland. He grew up in Minnesota and has lived in Portland for more than eight years. He is a junior at Portland State University pursuing a degree in English. Scott condones organic gardening and landscaping practices and is a student of permaculture. Contact him at oakyscott@hotmail.com.

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How to save money and the Earth: the best 21st century eco-friendly home-improvement trends

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

The last decade has certainly ushered in a newfound respect for ecology in the general public. As our political...
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Portland's Green Day Forum 2009 is coming December 4th-6th, but seats are limited.

It seems that these days people are getting together all over the world to discuss environmental issues. Portland...
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The best day-hikes in Portland: Marquam Nature Park - a forest within a city within a forest

Tucked neatly into the heart of downtown Portland, is a wild, majestic place of both grandeur and simplicity. It features the highest point within the...
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Five intermediate-level tips to help reduce home energy costs year-round

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Whether it's winter or summer, it's important to make sure your home is properly sealed, insulated and...
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Three easy, inexpensive home winter-weatherization tips that reduce energy costs

Winter is coming again and anyone who's had to fill their furnace's fuel tank has already felt the pinch. While dreams of solar-powered heating...
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Getting around in Portland: streetcar and light-rail and, uhh, tram? Oh my!?

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Portland's transit system can be confusing and even overwhelming for newcomers to the city. Even seasoned veterans...
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Is the city of Portland's new leaf-blower ban too strict or not strict enough?

Leaf blowers, they sure make picking up wet leaves easier, but man are they loud! For years Portlanders have been...
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Composting at home is easier and more beneficial than you might think.

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Many people hear the words "compost pile' and immediately think of dirty work, nasty odors and pests like rats and raccoons. While I can't deny...
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How and why to disconnect the downspouts of your home's gutter system.

Fall is approaching here in the northern hemisphere and for those of us in the Pacific Northwest that means an ungodly amount of rain. In a natural...
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Green Team meetings offer a place for Portlanders to organize and cooperate.

As far as sustainability goes, cities are generally not thought of fondly. The oil from our leaky cars, the...
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