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Washington’s Newest State Park Is In The Works Along Nisqually River Near Eatonville
Washington is getting its first new full-service state park in many years. The planned park build-out is on land the state owns along the Nisqually River near Eatonville, Washington. Nisqually State Park will be developed thanks to $3 million included in a state construction budget to be signed into law by Washington’s governor Tuesday. Continue Reading Washington’s Newest State Park Is In The Works Along Nisqually River Near Eatonville
An Old Northeastern Oregon Wind Farm Could Get A Tech Upgrade
New technology could help a wind farm in Eastern Oregon work more efficiently. Officials are voting Friday on the updates to the wind farm. Wind turbines are expected to last about 20 years. Oregon’s Stateline Wind Farm is getting up there – construction started way back in 2001. That’s why the farm’s owners are asking to update part of the facility. Continue Reading An Old Northeastern Oregon Wind Farm Could Get A Tech Upgrade
Federal Report Says Hanford’s Radioactive Waste Treatment Plant Is Built With Questionable Parts
Federal watchdogs are looking into all types of parts at a $17 billion construction project at the Hanford Nuclear Site. The Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Energy has found a sample of parts going into a large waste treatment plant at Hanford had problems. Continue Reading Federal Report Says Hanford’s Radioactive Waste Treatment Plant Is Built With Questionable Parts
Environmental Groups Sue Over Restored Grazing Rights For Oregon Ranchers Pardoned By Trump
Environmental groups sued this week over a federal decision allowing two Eastern Oregon ranchers to graze cattle on the same land they were convicted of burning in 2012. Prison sentences for ranchers Dwight and Steven Hammond sparked protests, leading to the 2016 standoff at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Continue Reading Environmental Groups Sue Over Restored Grazing Rights For Oregon Ranchers Pardoned By Trump
California Jury Awards $2 Billion To Couple In Roundup Weed Killer Cancer Trial
The verdict represents the third time a California jury has decided in favor of consumers who claimed their cancer was caused by the glyphosate-based Roundup weed killer. Continue Reading California Jury Awards $2 Billion To Couple In Roundup Weed Killer Cancer Trial
Wind Power Is Renewable, Turbines Aren’t: Recycling Technology That Gets Too Old
In the Northwest, some of the oldest wind farms were built in the early 2000s. When the turbines get too old, wind farm owners can either upgrade to newer technology or shut down the farms. Those processes are called re-powering or decommissioning, respectively. How do you recycle wind technology? Continue Reading Wind Power Is Renewable, Turbines Aren’t: Recycling Technology That Gets Too Old
Will Gene-Edited Food Be Government Regulated?
If you just take a snippet out of a gene without inserting anything new, though, the product falls into a gray area. The European Union has decided that it’s still a GMO. The U.S., however, says it’s not. In fact, you may not need explicit government approval to sell that product. Continue Reading Will Gene-Edited Food Be Government Regulated?
Washington Wildlife Head Supports Ending Federal Wolf Protections In Entire State
Wolves should be removed from the federal endangered species list throughout Washington state, Washington Fish and Wildlife Director Kelly Susewind wrote in a letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released this week. Continue Reading Washington Wildlife Head Supports Ending Federal Wolf Protections In Entire State
In Surprise Reversal, Jay Inslee Opposes Washington Natural Gas Projects
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has changed his stance on two proposed fossil fuel plants, including a $2 billion gas-to-methanol project in southwest Washington. Continue Reading In Surprise Reversal, Jay Inslee Opposes Washington Natural Gas Projects
Federal Officials Seal Deal With Washington Agencies On Forest-Protection Measures
State and federal officials signed an agreement Wednesday to protect Washington’s forests and wildlife. The plan would combine resources to fight destructive wildfires, threats to forest health and challenges faced by salmon and orcas. Continue Reading Federal Officials Seal Deal With Washington Agencies On Forest-Protection Measures
Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant To Close, Latest Symbol Of Struggling Industry
The Three Mile Island nuclear power plant, site of the nation’s worst nuclear accident, will shut down by the end of September. Backers failed to secure subsidies to keep the plant operating. Continue Reading Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant To Close, Latest Symbol Of Struggling Industry
When ‘1-In-100-Year’ Floods Happen Often, What Should You Call Them?
In some places, homes and businesses in what’s known as the 100-year flood plain have been hit by multiple floods in a matter of weeks. When these sorts of floods happen back to back, many residents might start to wonder: Why are they even called 100-year floods? Continue Reading When ‘1-In-100-Year’ Floods Happen Often, What Should You Call Them?
