If you need some factoids to be able to spiel out in conversation about how insanely green (in the ecological sense) that Portland is, here's your document. The first half is all about Portland; the second half, all about President Bush. Bet you can guess where that goes.

Climate Change? Try Regime Change
Portland Thrives, Bush Denies.
By Ted Reinstein
June 1, 2007
BOSTON -- I spent last week on assignment in Portland, Oregon. Smaller than both Seattle and San Francisco, Portland is a gem. A very green gem. And not merely because of its temperate climate, nearly 40 inches of annual rainfall, or the abundance of trees left to stand on its city streets.

Portland is a world leader—and way in front of all other American cities—when it comes to grappling with climate change, global warming, and general environmental awareness. And they love to talk about it. Others love to write about it. In fact, renewable resources (like trees) will need renewing considering how many articles about Portland have been published.