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ECO Analysts Find that Portland’s CEI Hub May Cause Largest Oil Spill in US History
The Critical Energy Infrastructure (CEI) Hub along the Willamette River in NW Portland supplies fuel to 90% of Oregon—and because most of the tanks were built prior to modern seismic standards, they are likely to catastrophically fail during a big earthquake. In 2022, economists and researchers at ECO released a report detailing the economic, ecological,...
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Dr. Michael Wilkerson Breaks Down Rent Control and Stabilization
Natural Resources
Rooted in Economics
Upcoming Career Webinar
Dr. Michael Wilkerson’s Vision for Downtown Portland’s Recovery
Five Decades of Impact: a Tour of ECO’s Landmark Projects
The Four Forms of Capital
Mike Wilkerson’s Research on Housing Cited by The Wall Street Journal
Education Report Notes “Soft Skill” Improvements but Achievement Lagging in Tulsa Region
Straight Talk: Annual Review of Portland’s Economy
Bob Whelan on the Prospect of Rising Inflation in the Pacific Northwest
Wide Range of Seattle Businesses Oppose Head Tax Proposal
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