exports

Northwest On Verge Of Becoming Pacific Crude Oil Gateway

Tom Banse — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:33:39 +0000

The Northwest is on the verge of becoming a gateway for crude oil. Three different developers have plans to use docks on Grays Harbor, Washington to transfer crude oil from trains to ships. Other projects are getting off the ground in Tacoma, Vancouver, BC and on the lower Columbia River. There was a huge turnout Wednesday night at an introductory public workshop in Aberdeen, Washington. Correspondent Tom Banse reports the response indicates crude-by-rail may be the region’s next big environmental controversy.

Northwest Winemakers Hope To Whet-The-Whistle Of China's Emerging Middle Class

Anna King — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:20:34 +0000

Northwest winemakers are trying to whet-the-whistle of China's emerging middle class. Demand for wine is growing significantly there. And that’s drawn Chinese business delegations, restaurateurs and tourists to our region. There even may be a reality TV show that would feature Northwest wineries. Correspondent Anna King begins our story in Walla Walla, Washington.

Coal Export Opponents Dominate Vancouver Hearing

Bonnie Stewart — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:20:20 +0000

About 700 people gathered in Vancouver, Washington, Wednesday to comment on a coal export terminal that could be built near Bellingham.

Where Coal Divides, Community Remains

Ashley Ahearn — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:50:18 +0000

The largest coal export facility on the West coast is proposed to be built near Bellingham, WA. Some people see it as an opportunity to create jobs. Others worry about the potential environmental impacts of dusty coal trains and climate change. It’s an issue that’s dividing communities around the Northwest.

EarthFix’s Ashley Ahearn went to Bellingham, Washington to visit one community at the center of the coal export debate.

Factual and Moral Questions Raised At Spokane’s Public Hearing About Coal Shipments

Paige Browning — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:11:10 +0000

Hundreds of people attended Tuesday's public hearing in Spokane about a proposed coal export terminal in the Northwest. The meeting brought out strong emotions, and raised a moral question about how the hearings are run. Paige Browning reports the event focused on the proposed Gateway Terminal for Whatcom County, which would ship coal to Asia.

DOE Economic Study Finds Exporting Natural Gas Would Benefit the U.S.

Amelia Templeton — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:08:10 +0000

The Department of Energy released a study today/ Wednesday that finds exporting natural gas would benefit the U.S. economy. That may clear the way for the feds to grant licenses to 15 proposed export terminals, including two in Oregon. Amelia Templeton of Earthfix reports.

Public Meetings On Coal Exports Heat Up In Northwestern Washington

Ashley Ahearn — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 14:39:27 +0000

The environmental review process for the largest coal export terminal on the West Coast is underway. Public meetings are being held around the state to get feedback from citizens. EarthFix’s Ashley Ahearn was at the most recent hearing in Ferndale, Washington, which took place Thursday night.

S. Korea Lifts Ban On NW “Chipping” Potatoes

Thom Kokenge — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:36:36 +0000

South Korea has lifted a two month old ban on Northwest potato exports - at least the ones used for potato chips. The move comes after growers agreed to take steps to insure they don’t ship potatoes infected with zebra chip disease.