Climate and Energy News Roundup: May 2025
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Renew Rocktown, an emerging local umbrella environmental organization, hosted an Earth Day luncheon that drew together 100 environmental leaders to celebrate past accomplishments.
Search Results for environment
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Letter: As much as I love my country, I am not OK with what I see happening
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I have never had much interest in politics. For most of my life, I have taken our democracy for granted.
How to Create Safer Job-Sites on a Budget
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Construction businesses have a vested interest in maintaining safe workplace environments. With greater safety comes fewer incidents, reduced expenses, and a better reputation. However, some safety upgrades can be expensive. So how can you make your construction job-sites safer while also keeping costs to a minimum? Sorting Out Your Priorities First, take a step back…
Howell appointed associate dean at Virginia State University College of Agriculture
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The College of Agriculture at Virginia State University is an underappreciated higher-education gem.
Energy company announces $22.5M expansion in Southwest Virginia
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I continue to be mystified at what should be good-news announcements about industry expansions, just because, how can anybody plan to invest millions in this business environment?
Staunton celebrates 29 years recognized as Tree City by Arbor Day Foundation
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Staunton has been recognized as a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its continued commitment to planting trees.
Staunton, Waynesboro High seniors to participate in Summer Workforce training
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Last year, Blue Ridge Community College began offering a Summer Workforce program for Waynesboro High School graduates.
What is U.N. doing declaring 2025 the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation?
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The United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation, a significant step towards preserving glaciers as vital resources.
House energy coalition calls Trump cuts to fed ‘sabotage,’ not leadership
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Nearly 100 days into the second Trump presidential term, America celebrates Earth Day and its responsibility as a good steward of the planet.
‘We’ve Got the Power’: Earth Day Staunton to acknowledge Augusta County Schools
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Earth Day Staunton’s theme for 2025 of renewable energy, titled “We’ve Got the Power to Protect the Planet,” is a timely one.
