Clean Water Action 101
In what year was the Clean Water Act passed?
1972
Who lived in Spain
Luis
Which state is experiencing the phenomenon known as the "Fire-Nado"
California
What fish dish is Minnesota known for?
Lutefisk / Walleye
This is the biggest PFAS exposure route (about 20%)
What is drinking water?
How many Phone Canvasses does Clean Water Action have?
3 [Oakland, Pittsburgh, Minneapolis]
Who visited China
Molly
What are 3 examples of fossil fuel
oil, gas, and coal
What's the largest County Minnesota?
St. Louis County
What organ is most commonly impacted by all PFAS compounds?
Liver
Who is Clean Water Action's Founder?
David Zwick
What canvasser is known for "keeping it folksy"
Adam or Bethany
how much does the global temperature of the Earth need to rise for all coral reefs to disappear?
2 deg Celsius 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit
What indigenous groups are from the land we are now occupying?
Dakota (or Sioux) and the Ojibwa
Which of these items does not contain PFAS: dental floss, mascara, rain jacket, cast iron pan?
cast iron pan
Who is the President of Clean Water Action?
Who is Lynn Thorpe
Who lived in San Francisco
Adam
What is the main source of methane emissions that contributes to climate change?
Agriculture, particularly livestock
How many lakes does Minnesota actually have?
11,842
During a briefing, we heard that people eat PFAS equivalent to what item?
a credit card
The date CWA launched their own podcast
8/19/2020
What is the name of the CWA recognition event held each October
Brunch for Better
Which country is currently emitting the most CO2?
China
What is Minnesota's State grain?
Wild Rice
What scientific process starting with "B" makes PFAS dangerous
bioaccumulation