This is the case for the “Legends” who gather at CrossFit OL1 in Delker every Monday and Wednesday morning. Most of the members are between the ages of 55 and 82 and joined the group after experiencing health problems such as knee replacements, heart attacks and cancer. We were invited to meet them during their … Read more
It’s fair to say that the mood around climate action and nature loss is currently feeling a bit mixed, especially given the turbulent geopolitical and economic backdrop. But at a recent gathering in Paris to mark the 25th anniversary of CDP, the world’s largest environmental disclosure platform, some of Europe’s biggest companies presented a more … Read more
For decades, Multnomah County has taken a backseat to the city of Portland on economic policy, due in large part to a 1980s resolution to cede influence over the local economy to the city government. But with the Portland region’s economy lagging behind its neighbors and other large cities of similar size, the county commission … Read more
Members of the House Health Care Committee listen to testimony at the state Capitol in Montpelier on February 3. From left: Committee Chair Rep. Alyssa Black (D-Essex Town); Rep. Daisy Berbeco, D-Winooski; Rep. Brian Cena, P/D, Burlington. Photo by Glenn Russell/VTDigger How much influence does the people’s voice actually have in the People’s House? On … Read more
Due to the Iran war, The biggest energy shock in decadesthere is still no end in sight. The conflict has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which normally transports a fifth of the world’s daily oil supplies, sending prices soaring and disrupting countries. ration suppliesand governments are scrambling to ramp up alternative energy sources. … Read more