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Editor's Note - Sustainability is not environmentalism with a different buzzword. It is about saving our world by focusing on people, the planet and the prosperity of both. By Stefanie Loh. | ||
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Ghost Towns - Oregon and the West are littered with ghost towns, the remnants of once-thriving but unsustainable timber and mining towns. Story by Katie Wilson. Photos by Mark McInnis and Ashley Baer. | ||
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Downtown Revival - Revitalizing Eugene’s downtown is a key component of the city’s efforts to create a more sustainable city. Story by Nat Levy. Photos by Vanessa Van Voorhis. | ||
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Green Olympics - The city of Eugene strives to make its Olympic trials for track field as environmentally friendly as the 2008 games in China. Story by Bob Albrecht. Photos by Mark McInnis. | ||
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EcoVillage - One man’s dreamof a sustainable “eco-village” comes to life in a neighborhood of west Eugene. Photo essay by Ashley Baer. Story by Whitney Malkin. | ||
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Biodiesel - More and more motorists are giving up gasoline in favor of a new fuel made entirely from vegetable oil. Story by Jenny Manning. Photos by Mark McInnis. | ||
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Organic Farming - An organic farm in Lane County teaches others how to practice sustainable agriculture. Story by Julie Blakley. Photos by Ashley Baer. | ||
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Athletic Department - The program is one of just 17 in the nation where revenues cover expenses, fueled by the success of men’s football and basketball. Story by Bob Albrecht. | ||
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Tribal Culture - Confederated Tribes of the Grande Ronde tries to maintain their cultural heritage by teaching the young the ways of the old. Story and photos by Amber Mees. | ||
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American Dream - Miguel and Esperanza Gomez beat the odds: migrant laborers are now homeowners outside Benton City, Wash. Story by Katie Wilson. Photos by Ashley Baer and Amber Mees. | ||
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Marriage - Newlyweds, a same-sex couple, and a husband and wife of 44 years reflect on what makes a marriage stand the test of time. Story by Julie Blakley. | ||
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Life-long Athletes- For elite athletes, sports is more than an activity, it’s a lifestyle. But what happens when overtaxed bodies break down and threaten to stop working? Story by Bob Albrecht. | ||
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Sustainability SnippetsWatch this spot on every page for bright ideas about sustainability, including ways you can reduce your carbon footprint. A carbon footprint represents how actions affect carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to global warming. |
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