March 2nd, 2010 | Category:
Features
Climate change and environmental degradation are causing problems for coffee growers in developing countries. Find out more about the environmental implications of coffee right here on NGN.
February 23rd, 2010 | Category:
Features
Coffee is the second largest traded commodity in the world. Stumptown is a specialty coffee roaster based in Portland, Oregon that is trying to make sure its coffee is sourced and produced responsibly.
February 16th, 2010 | Category:
Features
The Portland Public School District is teaching kids the importance of eating healthy one lunch meal at a time with the Farm to School Program. Find out how to get your kids to eat their vegetables right here on NGN.
February 11th, 2010 | Category:
Features
Tour the first medical facility in the world to receive a LEED Platinum certification from the comfort of your own home. OHSU's Center for Health and Healing showcases some of the most innovative energy efficient technology in the world.
January 25th, 2010 | Category:
Features
Portland, Oregon has designed a natural way to clean-up stormwater runoff before it flows into the Willamette River. Find out how right here on NGN.
January 18th, 2010 | Category:
Features
Oregon received $1.25 million to investigate green jobs. Green jobs are in every sector, pay higher wages, and often require little more than a high school diploma. Find out more right here on NGN.
January 11th, 2010 | Category:
Features
One woman's tale of rescuing orphaned chimpanzees in Africa, ending the commercial hunting of chimps for meat, and improving the lives of an entire community. Sheri Speede shares her moving story with NetGreen News.
December 29th, 2009 | Category:
Features
Illahe goes back to the basics by making their wine mostly by hand, reducing their use of fuel, and generating half of their electricity with solar panels. Cozy up guilt-free this winter with Illahe Vineyards sustainable wine.
December 16th, 2009 | Category:
Features
Ski season is finally here! Oregon's Mt. Hood Meadows is doing their best to make sure that the ski resort is as environmentally friendly as possible. So relax and hit the slopes with their SkiGreen program.
December 8th, 2009 | Category:
Features
Taipei, Taiwan has released an aggressive multi-step plan to make the city more environmentally friendly.