Amtrak sets goal for net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045
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As part of their vision for the future, Amtrak has pledged to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions across their network by 2045.
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EarthTalk: Is there anything new in food packaging to make it more environmentally friendly?
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Along with food waste, food packaging is a significant source of pollution, generating approximately half of the packaging waste in the United States. In the wake of growing concerns about climate change and food product packaging’s role in it, companies are taking action to make packaging more sustainable.
UVA Football Notebook: ‘Hoos dominate stats, but mistakes almost doom them
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UVA outgained ODU 513-324, outrushed the Monarchs 229-89, had the ball in the red zone seven (!) times, but needed a field goal on the game’s final play to escape with the 16-14 win on Saturday.
Study: COVID-19 pandemic has increased need for mental health services
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Employers are looking for ways to address the mental health needs of workers given the current economic climate. And they are especially interested in addressing mental health needs because of the connection between depression and productivity losses.
Atlantic Flyway brings migratory species to Wildlife Center of Virginia
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Autumn signifies an important time for many wild birds in North America: time for migration.
Lutron Electronics to build manufacturing facility in Virginia, creating 200 jobs
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Pennsylvania-based Lutron Electronics will invest $28.3 million to build a manufacturing facility in Virginia.
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.
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.
