Appeals court overturns Trump EPA’s ‘Dirty Power’ rule
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The Trump administration EPA gave its rollback of the Clean Power Plan the name Affordable Clean Energy. Detractors had another name for it – the “Dirty Power” rule.
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Resolution emphasizes the right to water as a justice issue
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A coalition is backing an effort to get the Commonwealth to prioritize the protection of safe, clean, equitable and affordable drinking water access for all Virginians.
New fossil provides clarity to the history of Alligatoridae
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Families are complicated. For members of the alligatorid family, which includes living caimans and alligators – this is especially true. They are closely related, but because of their similarity, their identification can even stump paleontologists.
Gas prices continue upward surge amid optimism with COVID-19
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Gas prices in Virginia have risen 9.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.30/gallon yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 4,081 stations in Virginia.
Mohawk Industries to create 35 new jobs, invest $22.5M to modernize production facility in Carroll County
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Mohawk Industries Inc. will invest $22.5 million to expand its operation in Carroll County. The company will add 19,000 square feet to its facility at 351 Floyd Pike in Hillsville and install new extrusion and loom equipment to increase production speed.
Custom laminating company to invest $4M to modernize production facility in Henry County
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Laminate Technologies Inc., one of the largest privately held custom laminators in the United States, will invest $4 million to expand its manufacturing facility at 775 Industrial Park Drive in Henry County.
Rural mental health workshop reminds farmers ‘it’s OK to not be OK’
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Farming-related stress can be exacerbated by the rural isolation and farmers’ “boot-strap” attitude. Studies show there is increased risk for suicide, substance use disorder and depression among U.S. farmers and rural residents.
Bill would fund transition to all-electric school bus fleets
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Del. Mark Keam’s legislation designed to convert school buses from diesel to electric by 2031 has the backing of the moms’ climate group Mothers Out Front Fairfax.
Harrisonburg Public Works extends deadline for Toter selection
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Harrisonburg residents now have more time to select their Toter trash cart, as postcards are in the mail and should be arriving at homes soon.
Luria convenes first Chesapeake Bay Advisory Board meeting of the 117th Congress
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Second District Congresswoman Elaine Luria convened a Chesapeake Bay Advisory Board meeting this week to discuss environmental issues critical to Coastal Virginia’s economy and way of life.
