Morgan Griffith: Reclaiming damaged land for new use
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Recently, I’ve participated in the announcement of five projects that will repurpose old coal mine lands for a variety of uses, from economic development to recreation.
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Earth Talk: Ranchers, environmentalists working together
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Ranchers and environmental advocates haven’t always seen eye-to-eye, but the differences between the two aren’t as extreme anymore.
Virginia Tech researchers work with global scientists to study vector behavior, disease transmission
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a report showing that diseases from vectors, such as mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas, have tripled since 2004 in the U.S.
Northam issues report reviewing Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center allegations
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Governor Ralph Northam released the results of a review conducted by the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security and the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice into allegations of abuse at the Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center in Augusta County.
Virginia soybean farmers hurt by Chinese trade tariffs
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China is the No. 1 export destination for $691 million of Virginia’s agricultural exports, so China’s retaliation for recently imposed U.S. tariffs is hurting the state’s farmers.
Tri-Caucus members oppose weaker clean car standards
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Members of the Tri-Caucus sent a letter to Acting EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao in opposition to the Trump Administration’s recently announced plan to weaken federal clean car standards.
New Dominion Bookshop celebrates launch of 100 Things to Do in Charlottesville
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New Dominion Bookshop in Charlottesville will host a book launch party celebrating the second edition of Marijean Oldham’s book 100 Things to Do in Charlottesville Before You Die.
Griffith seeks answers from drug manufacturers regarding opioid crisis
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Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) and bipartisan leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee sent letters to three leading drug manufacturers seeking answers and documents regarding their roles in the opioid crisis.
NRDC: $170 billion in higher gas pump costs, 300,000 jobs at risk under Trump scheme
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The Trump administration move to roll back clean car and fuel economy standards could cost U.S. consumers $170 billion more at the pump.
Simple fix for Vietnam crops cuts pesticide use, sends bugs packing
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Farmers in Vietnam face unwelcome pests and chemical residues at harvest time, but Virginia Tech researchers are helping them to safely battle the bugs and pesticides.
