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Feed on BlueskyHUGE: The Trump administration will no longer permit any solar or wind projects on federal lands unless they produce more energy-per-acre than coal, gas or nuclear power plants. Solar and wind literally produce less energy per acre, so simply this may just kill off any project on federal lands.
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ODOT has cancelled the 2025 Transportation Safety Conference due to, “a significant and immediate funding shortfall.”
Can cities just replace parking spots with trees? One borough of Montreal has been experimenting with quick, cheap implementations of this for greenery, shade, and water management. But there’s been controversy due to losing parking and the fact that it doesn’t look as polished as bigger projects.
More than a dozen House Dems 70 and older are already facing primary challengers — and there will be more where that came from. Many will be "launching their campaigns throughout the summer and through the end of the year," @davidhogg.bsky.social tells @axios.com www.axios.com/2025/07/31/h...
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Columbia Sportswear sues Columbia University, alleging merchandise too similar and causes confusion
"The university’s misappropriation and misuse of the Columbia name is causing irreparable harm."
Three modal filters on neighborhood greenway routes in northwest Portland are on the chopping block because police say they hinder their ability to fight crime. bikeportland.org/2025/08/01/p...
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Police to PBOT: Remove traffic diverters in the name of public safety
So far, at least one city council member opposes the move.
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson has ordered city bureaus to change the wording for city programs that benefit minority groups to comply with President Donald Trump’s anti-DEI directives. The move marks the city’s most significant policy shift in response to Trump’s second term agenda.
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