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Jacob Grier
Jacob Grier

@Jake · Mar 4, 2025

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Some background of where the wood comes from in Portland's striking new terminal.

Portland’s airport hypes sustainable timber, but those lofty claims are more complicated than they seem

Portland’s airport hypes sustainable timber, but those lofty claims are more complicated than they seem

The Port of Portland has heavily touted the sustainability and local wood sourcing behind its newly renovated, $2 billion terminal. But a closer look illustrates both lofty ambitions — and a sustainable timber industry that may not exist.

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