April 14th, 2010 | Category:
Features
The battle between preserving one of the premier surf spots in North America and paving a 16-mile toll road through a California State Park wages on. Watch what all the fuss is about right here.
April 2nd, 2010 | Category:
Features
As professional sports prepare for Green Week next week, the Trail Blazers plan to formally announce their recent achievement to fans. The sports facility, the Rose Garden, attained LEED Gold certification and NGN has the scoop.
March 30th, 2010 | Category:
Features
Blooming nursery recently installed the largest solar thermal system in the state of Oregon. Find out how the technology saves them money, energy, and helps their business grow right here on NGN.
March 17th, 2010 | Category:
Features
SolarWorld takes NGN behind the scenes at their U.S. Headquarters to see how solar energy is brought to life and green jobs are created. Watch the process unfold right here on NGN.
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.