Long-term forecast: Hoping for a winter wonderland? Think again
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced a high likelihood that Virginia will have a third consecutive La Niña winter.
Search Results for climate
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Graham proposes federal abortion ban, sending Republicans running for political cover
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Lindsey Graham introduced legislation that would a 15-week nationwide abortion ban on Tuesday, an apparent effort to unify Republicans on the issue that appears to be having the opposite effect.
Two gallery openings planned for Wednesday at James Madison University
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James Madison University is opening two new art exhibitions on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at ArtWorks and New Image galleries.
What is the Count Us In campaign all about?
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Count Us In is a global movement of people and organizations committed to getting individuals to take active, reasonable steps to lower their own carbon footprints so that the actions of many aggregate into significant change on a large scale.
Shelley Rogers: Out of fashion
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From Sept. 9 to Oct. 3., the bi-annual major Fashion Shows will appear in due succession in New York, London, Milan and Paris. On high display, top designer brands will dazzle the world with the newest styles for next year’s Spring and Summer wardrobes.
USDA Forest Service to resume national prescribed fire program with conditions
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The 90-day national review of the USDA Forest Service prescribed fire program is complete. USDA Forest Service Chief Randy Moore announced plans today to resume the program safely and effectively.
Acorn collection season prepares Virginia for next generation of trees
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The Virginia Department of Forestry is ready for acorn season.
Winslow Myers: Nine stupid nations
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“Stupid” is the most harsh and humiliating adjective that can be flung at a person, let alone a nation-state. What’s the usual response to being called stupid? Nothing positive. We just go into reaction and resistance.
Mel Gurtov: Brazil’s election and the future of the Amazon
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On Oct. 2 we will have a presidential election in Brazil of enormous consequence for the planet. The election will, among other things, decide the fate of the Amazon region’s tropical forests, “the lungs of the earth.”
Researchers say stormwater from solar fields needs careful management
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Solar panels are going up across the Chesapeake Bay watershed to help states reach their renewable energy targets. But, while working to achieve climate-related goals, solar fields have the potential to generate water pollution — through increased stormwater runoff.
