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Drive down Southeast 94th Avenue right now and you'll see a street lined with homeless vehicles, but it's something neighbors have been seeing for years.

After a series of proposed changes and late-stage amendments, Portland City Council is on track to relax its city codes regulating houselessness. The Council took an initial vote Wednesday to approve amendments to a revamped public camping ordinance put forward by Mayor Ted Wheeler, with changes from Commissioners Carmen Rubio and Mingus Mapps. The new ordinance, which still requires a final council vote, replaces city code adopted last June that was met with a lawsuit...

A government commission in Thailand has rejected a request to lift the long-standing prohibition on alcoholic beverage sales between 2 and 5 p.m

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. , a leading provider of innovative water management solutions, issued its Fiscal 2023 Sustainability Report today, demonstrating the company’s continued commitment...

Nsible sourcing, and environmental impact reduction. This article explores the transformative impact of blockchain on supply...

How can we harness the power of the wind to meet our growing energy needs? Today, wind energy is one of the most promising renewable energy sources, and its development is a game-changer in a world where sustainability is becoming increasingly important. One can build a turbine as tall as the Statue of Liberty, use

With students of Portland Public Schools heading back into the classroom next week, the city is again targeting camps along “Safe Routes to School.”

In its infinite wisdom, the Test and Measurement Alliance (TMA) has announced that there’s been an “industry-wide decision to retire x1/x10 switchable oscilloscope probes.” What, you’ve never heard of the TMA? Me neither. However, according to the TMA’s Web site, it’s been around since 2016. The press release that announced this discontinuation said: “The TMA,…

In this article, we delve into the future of sustainable packaging and explore how innovative companies like Sortler are making a difference in reducing

The move comes after months of city employees working with residents to connect them with resources, a city official said Tuesday.