As Portland revitalizes its Old Town/Chinatown, a neighborhood home to two National Historic Districts, there is renewed interest in preserving its architecture and reusing historic buildings.

As Portland revitalizes its Old Town/Chinatown, a neighborhood home to two National Historic Districts, there is renewed interest in preserving its architecture and reusing historic buildings. This panel will address the challenges of redeveloping these structures, explore better financial tools and incentives, suggest in-fill considerations, and discuss streamlining processes to attract private investment and restore buildings to full service.

Speakers include Brian Emerick (Emerick Architects), Julie Garver (Innovative Housing), Jeff Joslin (City and County of San Francisco), Peggy Moretti (Restore Oregon), and Ethan Seltzer (Portland State University). Chet Orloff (Pamplin International Collection of Art) will moderate the discussion.

On December 3, 2009, Ecotrust recognized five of the West's most innovative Indigenous leaders for their efforts to improve community conditions. Jim Manion, Janeen Comenote, Allen Pinkham, Sr.,

On December 3, 2009, Ecotrust recognized five of the West's most innovative Indigenous leaders for their efforts to improve community conditions. Jim Manion, Janeen Comenote, Allen Pinkham, Sr., A. Brian Wallace, and Patricia L. Whitefoot were honored for their work spanning youth advocacy, education, renewable energy, cultural restoration, and scholarship.

The Ecotrust Indigenous Leadership Award is a preeminent program supporting tribal, First Nation, and Alaska Native leaders. These groups are vital nations, governments, landowners, resource co-managers, and economic drivers, contributing long-range vision and sustainable values to the global economy.

The "Oregon's Broad Hemp Future" panel, held on March 28, 2015, was led by hemp author Doug Fine. Panelists included Oregon Hemp Farmer Edgar J. Winters, Biomass Refinement Expert Ed Lehrberger

The "Oregon's Broad Hemp Future" panel, held on March 28, 2015, was led by hemp author Doug Fine. Panelists included Oregon Hemp Farmer Edgar J. Winters, Biomass Refinement Expert Ed Lehrberger (PureVision Technology), Don E. Wirtshafter (The Ohio Hempery), Oregon Hemp Attorney Courtney Moran, Rick Kiyak-Nighton (Tradewinds Hemp Co.), and Dave Seber (Hemp Shield Wood Treatments).

Special thanks are extended to Jerry Norton, the Oregon Hemp Convention, and the O.A.F.R.C.

Video by Barry Heidt; production by Brian ~The Red.

Climate One drives conversations on energy, economy, and the environment. Join us at The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco to be part of this vital dialogue.

As National

Climate One drives conversations on energy, economy, and the environment. Join us at The Commonwealth Club of California in San Francisco to be part of this vital dialogue.

As National Geographic Explorer Sylvia Earle wisely stated, "The most important person to contact on these issues is the person you see in the mirror."

Distinguished speakers have included David Crane (NRG CEO), Lisa Jackson (Apple VP), Ernest Moniz (former U.S. Secretary of Energy), and Gina McCarthy (EPA Administrator), among others.

Brian Matuszewski from Again details his circular economy journey and their system for cleaning reusable plastic packaging, essential for keeping it in circulation.

The Ellen MacArthur

Brian Matuszewski from Again details his circular economy journey and their system for cleaning reusable plastic packaging, essential for keeping it in circulation.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity, champions the circular economy. This model, driven by design, eliminates waste and pollution, circulates products and materials, and regenerates nature.

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The 88,000-acre Scotchman Peaks Roadless Area, straddling the Idaho-Montana border, is one of the region's largest remaining wild areas. Inspired by its natural beauty, Jacob Glass produced "En

The 88,000-acre Scotchman Peaks Roadless Area, straddling the Idaho-Montana border, is one of the region's largest remaining wild areas. Inspired by its natural beauty, Jacob Glass produced "En Plein Air," a film documenting the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. This grassroots group, formed in 2005, seeks federal protection for the region, with the film highlighting two painters who use their art to advocate for the mountains.

The documentary received nationwide media attention, dramatically increasing the Friends' membership. This surge of public support for wilderness designation led to endorsements from many area chambers of commerce and Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer.

While many circular economy examples originate in Europe and the US, Kabadiwalla Connect offers a distinct model from India and Indonesia. Siddharth Hande identified informal material networks as

While many circular economy examples originate in Europe and the US, Kabadiwalla Connect offers a distinct model from India and Indonesia. Siddharth Hande identified informal material networks as potential circular economy supply chains, leading to partnerships with major businesses like Unilever and Danone.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, a UK charity launched in 2010 by world-record sailor Ellen MacArthur, is a global thought leader. It accelerates the transition to a circular economy by influencing business, government, and academia worldwide.

Learn more about their initiatives at ellenmacarthurfoundation.org. You can also subscribe to their YouTube channel: made2bemadeagain, and follow them online via Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Medium.

As climate change becomes more pressing, learn to restore U.S. soil—from backyards to farmlands—using readily available organic materials as conditioners and fertilizers.

Kathy Kellogg

As climate change becomes more pressing, learn to restore U.S. soil—from backyards to farmlands—using readily available organic materials as conditioners and fertilizers.

Kathy Kellogg Johnson, dubbed the “First Lady of Compost” by the U.S. Composting Council President, is Chairman of the Board for Kellogg Garden Products. She will share insights on playing your part.

This talk was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

This documentary highlights the burgeoning Native American food sovereignty movement. It explores efforts to reclaim spiritual, political, and cultural identities, confronting the profound trauma

This documentary highlights the burgeoning Native American food sovereignty movement. It explores efforts to reclaim spiritual, political, and cultural identities, confronting the profound trauma of centuries of genocide.

Directed by Sanjay Rawal, the film features Executive Producers Jason Momoa, Brian Mendoza, and the First Nations Development Institute, among others.

Tanya Meillier, Sanjay Rawal, and Sterlin Harjo produced the feature, with cinematography by Renan Ozturk and music by Michael Levine, featuring songs by Raye Zaragoza.

Climate change already impacts wildlife habitats, hunting, and fishing. Organizations like Conservation Hawks and Trout Unlimited empower outdoorsmen to advocate for climate solutions, ensuring

Climate change already impacts wildlife habitats, hunting, and fishing. Organizations like Conservation Hawks and Trout Unlimited empower outdoorsmen to advocate for climate solutions, ensuring environmental conservation for future generations.

Todd Tanner, President & Founder of Conservation Hawks, engages America’s 40 million anglers and hunters on climate change. Brian Wagner, a Trout Unlimited leader, serves on the National Leadership Council's Climate Change work group and coordinates youth education.

Drew Eyerly, CCL Conservative Outreach Director, lends a conservative voice to climate solutions, recruiting right-of-center individuals. He previously served in the U.S. Army. Find his full bio: https://citizensclimatelobby.org/?team=andrew-eyerly