Wittman leads House members in legislation to protect Chesapeake Bay
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The Chesapeake Bay SEEE Act would help protect the watershed, improve ecosystem management and increase environmental stewardship.
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ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips getting caught up in legal fallout from Northwestern scandal
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ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips has been named as a defendant in a lawsuit filed in relation to the deepening hazing scandal at Northwestern, where Phillips served as the athletics director from 2008-2021.
Mental health round-ups: The next phase of the government’s war on thought crimes
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Get ready for the next phase of the government’s war on thought crimes: mental health round-ups and involuntary detentions.
Extreme heat continues throughout U.S.; low-income residents have highest exposure
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Extreme heat is an issue in the United States, Europe and Asia making this one of the hottest summers on record. A Virginia Tech expert weighs in on climate change and the impact on cities and those living in poverty.
What exactly are hydrofoils, and why are environmental advocates so bullish on them?
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The shipping industry emits around 3 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions annually, which is a comparable figure to that of the widely known airline industry’s footprint.
UMW Summer Science Institute provides STEM research opportunities for undergrads
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The University of Mary Washington hosted its 24th annual Summer Science Institute, a 10-week research opportunity for undergraduates.
Public Citizen brings attention to ‘poison pill’ amendments in congressional bills
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We use the term “poison pill” to refer to amendments to legislation intended by the person introducing it to turn supporters of the bigger piece of legislation against it.
In the Chesapeake Bay, summertime striped bass fishing is in hot water
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Chesapeake Bay anglers are facing a stark future — a future in which summertime fishing for striped bass, once a hallmark of Bay fishing, may become a distant memory.
Chesapeake Bay’s underwater grasses expanded 12 percent in 2022, remain far from goal
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The Chesapeake Bay’s underwater meadows continued to expand in 2022, aided in part by cooler temperatures that prompted a resurgence of heat-sensitive beds in parts of the lower Bay.
Virginia LCV: Governor Glenn Youngkin receives D- grade on environmental work in state
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The Virginia League of Conservation Voters released its annual scorecard ranking all members of the legislature based on their votes on environmental issues.
