The name Bertha, after Seattle's first female mayor, , was chosen by a panel (that included the Governor and Transportation Secretary) from 150 submissions from kindergarten through 12th graders, who were asked to submit female names with Washington state heritage. The winning entry, which was submitted by two elementary schools in and , was selected in December 2012.
[pdf] According to our latest research, the global geothermal drilling rig market size reached USD 1.48 billion in 2024, reflecting strong momentum driven by increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions.
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