It was an amazing event featuring a wonderful presentation by Rhys Roth, executive director of the Center For Sustainable Infrastructure, on his earlier work in building renewable energy projects for rural communities and now, along with Ted Sturdevant, bringing a vision and how to build a solid business case for innovative and sustainable infrastructure that can transform […]
Ken Dragoon, Director of Hydrogen Development for Obsidian Renewables, gave a fascinating talk about hydrogen and the promising future this technology holds for the future.
Kristin Ohlson, author of "The Soil Will Save Us", presented her case for "our great green hope" - a way in which we can heal the land, turn atmospheric carbon into beneficial soil carbon, and potentially reverse global warming - through regenerative agricultural and landscaping practices.
Dan Mabe, Founder and President of American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA), gave a wonderful talk about how we can transition from gas powered landscaping equipment to electric powered equipment to reduce air and noise pollution.
Dr Burke Hales, Professor OSU, College of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, gave a truly fascinating talk about PacWave, and the challenges and opportunities of tapping ocean waves for renewable energy.
Considering an electric vehicle? Come hear answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about EVs from a panel of local EV owners.
On October 14, LOSN presented a discussion with Tony and Larry, moderated by Courtney Clements, LOSN Education Action Team co-chair, about the K-12 sustainability curriculum in our district and the critical role school buildings and grounds play in teaching these lessons to our students.
The keynote speaker is Dr. Christine Buhl, Entomologist at the Oregon Department of Forestry. The Tree Summit will include discussions on climate threats to our urban forest and ways we can steward the urban forest from soil to canopy.Join us in this interactive Tree Summit to find out how trees can be a significant part […]
What if a building was not just sustainable but restorative, a building that put back more than it takes?
That is the goal of the Living Building Challenge.
LOUCC and Beit Haverim Green Team representatives, Carl Wamser, Kathy White, and Barbara Gold will describe their certification journey (plus twice being recertified) to the Clackamas County Leaders in Sustainability program. As the only faith organization yet to be certified, they invite you to learn and get on the bandwagon. Alex Mihm, who administers the […]
Our kickoff of Electrify LO on was on April 7, 2022 when Brian Stewart, founder of Electrify Now presented “Accelerating the Transition to a Clean Energy Economy”:
Watch this inspiring panel discussion Topic: How do core religious tenets relate to sustainability? Hear religious leaders speak to the intersection of sustainability, the stewardship of the earth and their faith traditions. Featuring Panelists: Reverend Masando Hiraoka, New Thought Center for Spiritual Living Pastor Jennie Ott, Lake Oswego United Church of Christ Steven Phelps, Bahá'í Faith […]