Luria launches Congressional Offshore Wind Caucus
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Second District Congresswoman Elaine Luria announced this week the creation of the Congressional Offshore Wind Caucus.
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After a year under lockdown: Will our freedoms survive the tyranny of COVID-19?
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The majority of Americans will survive COVID-19. It remains to be seen whether our freedoms will survive the tyranny of the government’s heavy-handed response.
Northam commits to phasing out single-use plastics at state agencies
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Gov. Ralph Northam today signed an executive order aimed at reducing Virginia’s reliance on single-use plastics, which pollute waterways, harm fish and wildlife, and take up space in landfills.
Were frozen wind turbines the reason for Texas’ historic power outages?
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The Electric Reliability Council of Texas reports that renewable energy is responsible for less than a fraction of the state’s power supply—with wind power making up a mere seven percent of energy losses.
Unique partnership between Virginia Tech, Richmond golf course
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At Independence Golf Club, a unique partnership exists between the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences researchers and industry professionals that helps make these memorable moments on the putting green.
Gen Z: Your voting rights depend on your state legislatures
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The 2020 election set a lot of records, including for Gen Z participation. Nearly 160 million Americans, almost two-thirds of the estimated eligible voter age population, cast their ballots for their candidate of choice—an increase of more than five percent from 2016’s election.
Norfolk Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander endorses Andria McClellan for lieutenant governor
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Norfolk Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander has endorsed Andria McClellan for lieutenant governor.
What are greenhouse gases?
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Greenhouse gasses have become a global concern because of the effects they have on our macroenvironment.
JMU expert: Don’t blow off statewide tornado drill
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Tornadoes may be rare in Virginia compared to some other parts of the country, but that’s no reason to shrug off the state’s annual tornado drill on Tuesday, said Mace Bentley, a JMU professor of geographic science with a background in weather and climate research.
Virginia boosts funds for Chesapeake cleanup: Bans on balloon releases, foam containers pass
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Virginia lawmakers voted to ban releases of nonbiodegradable balloons and phase out the use of polystyrene foam food containers in a recently-ended legislative session.
