Virginia farmers grow millions of poinsettias for the holidays: $10.3M business
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Besides fresh Christmas trees, few florae exemplify the holiday spirit like poinsettias—and local growers are ready for the season.
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Beyer weighs in on Trump move to exit Treaty on Open Skies
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The Trump administration followed through on its plans to exit the Treaty on Open Skies, a pact signed in 1992 that was intended to reduce the risk of war by allowing Russia and the West to carry out unarmed reconnaissance flights over each other’s territories.
Warner pushes to ensure localities have time to utilize COVID-19 relief for broadband
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Funding authorized by the CARES Act to make broadband more accessible is set to expire on Dec. 30.
Warmer mountaintops, wetter coasts
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On mountain peaks, trees experiencing warmer weather are gradually moving higher than established tree lines. Along Virginia’s coast, sea levels are rising by as much as 1 inch every four years.
Climate Action Alliance of the Valley news roundup for Nov. 22
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Climate Action Alliance of the Valley produces The Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News.
Warner, Gardner applaud passage of bill to secure Internet-connected devices
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Cory Gardner (R-CO) applauded congressional passage of their bipartisan legislation to require minimum security requirements for Internet of Things devices purchased by the U.S. government.
Beyer introduces resolution backing nuclear non-proliferation efforts
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The U.S. is slated to leave the Treaty on Open Skies on Sunday, and another key nuclear arms control agreement, New START, is set to expire in just over two months.
Don’t call the cops: Especially if your loved ones are old, disabled or have special needs
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There are some things that don’t change. Even as the nation grapples with the twin distractions of political theater and a viral pandemic, there are still deadlier forces at play.
Climate Action of the Valley: Climate, energy news roundup for Nov. 15
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Climate Action Alliance of the Valley produces The Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News. Excerpts from a recent Roundup follow; full Roundup is here.
Bitcoin’s hash rate increased by 42 percent in just two days
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The popularity of Bitcoin is sky-rocketing day after day, and it is becoming a common household name. A cryptocurrency with an ambiguous origin is now on its way to become an integral and important part of the world economy.
