Marissa Heffernan
@_mheffernan
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Staff reporter @rrecycling. Former ed, port, environment reporter @the_daily_news. Free Spirit '14. she/her. University of Arizona alum
Portland, Oregon
Joined June 2014
Good morning, as we start closing statements today in the trial against PacifiCorp over its alleged role in the 2020 Labor Day wildfires. It has been 7-weeks filled with competing experts, and devastating stories from wildfire victims. Background:
opb.org
A $1.6 billion class-action lawsuit that accuses the utility PacifiCorp of failing to shut off its power lines during extreme fire danger in September 2020 heads to trial Monday. It is likely the...
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I see a lot of East Coast folks are freaking out about smoke. In a shameless act of self-promotion, here's a recent story of mine about what's known (not much!) about the long-term health implications of those who breath more wildfire smoke than anyone.
boisestatepublicradio.org
It’s something many current and former wildland firefighters ask themselves: what does all this smoke, dust and ash I’ve been breathing for months on end mean for my health? A new national registry...
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Lot of talk about #circulareconomy in IT these days, but execution lagging.@Google #chrome is an excellent example on how some #OEMs have hard time reconciling policy statements with their actual product designs. Interesting piece here from @_mheffernan:
resource-recycling.com
The U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund is calling on Google to extend the software expiration date of its Chromebooks. Continue Reading→
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⚠️❄️We’re making progress to keep transit running, though a handful of bus lines and some MAX lines are disrupted due to snow and ice. We’re still encouraging people to avoid travel if possible, but if you need to ride, here’s the latest on our service:
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All streetcars will continue operation through their current trips and end service at the end of that trip. Freezing conditions have created numerous hazards around the system. Crews will inspect track conditions in the early morning. https://t.co/ECVgLNepVV
Expect delays across the system due to auto collisions, traffic snarls and other weather-related issues. Stay put if you're able, plan ahead if you need to travel.
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Noveon CEO Scott Dunn spoke with @_mheffernan from @rrecycling to discuss our company's origin, our growth, and our mission to reimagine the post-consumer recycling landscape for rare earth magnets in the U.S.
noveon.co
See how our breakthrough technology is impacting the industry and what others are saying about it.
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Article from Marissa from (@_mheffernan) at eScrap news confirms the state of sluggishness facing the used equipment market. This is not just an #ITAD industry problem but broadbased.
resource-recycling.com
Prices for refurbished PCs have fallen in the past year alongside ongoing uncertainty in the economy, but ITAD players said the market appears to have leveled off - for now.Continue Reading→
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I forgot to use Twitter for a bit there, but here’s the @ORBottleDrop story!
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🎊Congratulations to our 2021 #CONNECT grantee @human_i_t for receiving a $5 million contribution from @ATT to distribute 16,000 subsidized computers and 1,000 virtual vouchers! Check it out below via @_mheffernan for @rrecycling ❤️🖥️
resource-recycling.com
AT&T gave $10 million and provided employee time to distribute free laptops and bridge the digital gap. Continue Reading→
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We’re asking readers to not engage in any @nytimes platforms tomorrow and stand with us on the digital picket line! Read local news. Listen to public radio. Make something from a cookbook. Break your Wordle streak.
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