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Merkley, Wyden: Critical Water Infrastructure Bill Headed to the President’s Desk

December 19, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Merkley, Wyden: Critical Water Infrastructure Bill Headed to the President’s Desk

Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that critical projects and policy initiatives for Oregon included in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 have passed Congress and now head […]

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Federal agencies to revise environmental study for Columbia River Basin dam operations

December 19, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Federal agencies to revise environmental study for Columbia River Basin dam operations

by Mia Maldonado, Washington State StandardDecember 19, 2024 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation announced Tuesday that they will update an environmental study on the management of federal dams along […]

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Inslee says it’s been ‘an astounding 12 years’ as Washington governor

December 19, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Inslee says it’s been ‘an astounding 12 years’ as Washington governor

by Jerry Cornfield, Washington State StandardDecember 19, 2024 Jay Inslee knows the one place he won’t be going when he leaves office as Washington’s governor next month. Idaho.  “I am not moving to Idaho. I […]

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Regulators to assess environmental risks of Northwest Hydrogen Hub

December 19, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Regulators to assess environmental risks of Northwest Hydrogen Hub

by Alex Baumhardt, Washington State StandardDecember 19, 2024 A year after naming the Northwest one of seven new “regional hydrogen hubs” in a nationwide competition, the U.S. Department of Energy is beginning its review of […]

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Aerial drones helpful in removing graffiti along WA highways, agency says

December 19, 2024 GNCadm1n Comments Off on Aerial drones helpful in removing graffiti along WA highways, agency says

by Laurel Demkovich, Washington State StandardDecember 19, 2024 Using aerial drones to spray paint over graffiti along state highways is “very effective,” according to a new report from Washington’s Department of Transportation.  Over the last […]

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Challenge your mind and your friends to Random Trivia!

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Which country is so efficient that less than one percent of household waste ends up in landfills?

Sweden is the country renowned for its highly efficient waste management system, where less than 1% of household waste ends up in landfills. Through advanced recycling and a robust waste-to-energy program, over 99% of household trash is repurposed, with roughly half recycled and the other half incinerated to produce electricity and heating.

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Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown played his entire pro career for which NFL team?

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In which US state is Crater Lake found?

Crater Lake is located in Southern Oregon within the Cascade Mountains. It is the centerpiece of Crater Lake National Park, which is the only national park in Oregon. The lake is famous for being the deepest in the United States, reaching a depth of 1,943 feet.

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What does LPG stands for?

LPG stands for Liquefied Petroleum Gas, a flammable mixture of hydrocarbon gases—primarily propane and butane—used extensively as fuel for cooking, heating, and transportation. Derived from natural gas processing or petroleum refining, it is stored under pressure as a liquid for easy transport and is a cleaner-burning alternative to oil or petrol. 

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Which country has a free wine fountain that's open to the public?

Italy features a famous free wine fountain (Fontana del Vino) that is open to the public 24/7 in Caldari di Ortona, Abruzzo. Located at the Dora Sarchese winery on the Cammino di San Tommaso pilgrimage route, it offers local red wine to visitors and pilgrims. 

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