
From A-bombs to Zika: Virginia Tech institute to guide planning for major disaster scenarios
What would happen if a nuclear device were detonated in downtown Washington, D.C., and what can be done to mitigate the possibility or its effects?

What would happen if a nuclear device were detonated in downtown Washington, D.C., and what can be done to mitigate the possibility or its effects?

Yes, we know that Donald Trump is far from being the most popular US President of this generation! Nevertheless, we felt that we could find ten accomplishments that everyone could support, even his biggest detractors.

On Tuesday, Virginians gathered across the state to hear leaders discuss the status of the progressive movement after the first year of the Trump administration at the “State of the Resistance” event.

The Southern Environmental Law Center and Appalachian Mountain Advocates filed a challenge in federal court on behalf of 11 conservation groups challenging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s decision to permit the Atlantic Coast Pipeline.

One of the most aggressive and ambitious renewable energy bills was announced today in Virginia. HB 1490, officially introduced by Del. Sam Rasoul, calls for the state to make a swift and just transition to 100% clean, renewable energy by 2035.

Only one year after Trump was inaugurated, the US has already suffered an alarming setback to its global leadership role and badly damaged its image. In short order, Trump managed to bewilder our friends and allies, intensify the enmity between us and our foes, and evoke fear, concerns, and unpredictability to the dismay of the international community.

Virginia’s freshly inaugurated 73rd governor, Dr. Ralph Northam, told nearly 400 participants in the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy’s annual Day for All People Tuesday that the time was right for expanding healthcare access in the Commonwealth.

In the light of recent socio-political events, many Americans have considered relocating and one of the most popular destinations is Australia.

Ben Cline, Republican candidate for Virginia’s Sixth Congressional District, today announced that former gubernatorial candidate and small business owner Denver Riggleman has endorsed his campaign.

Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged in December at 3.7 percent, but was down 0.4 percentage point from a year ago. Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate continues to be below the national rate, which was unchanged in December at 4.1 percent.
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