Family food patterns have changed: Why that is likely bad news for farmers
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Researchers at Virginia Tech are studying the effects of changing food spending patterns and the impact on farmers and the food supply chain as a whole.
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Mel Gurtov: The world is awash in government debt, led by the US, Japan, China
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The debt of developing countries is at “crisis” levels, the World Bank has just said.
Report: Dangerous source of lung cancer found in 25 percent of Virginia homes
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A new report shows that high levels of radon, the second leading cause of lung cancer, is found in approximately 25 percent of homes in Virginia.
Winslow Myers: World events provide opportunity for dialogue on college campuses
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The war in Gaza has generated far more heat than light on American college campuses.
Rivera Sun: The winter without snow – maybe it’s time for a wakeup call
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We all have our reasons for getting alarmed about the climate crisis. With bare ground at Christmas and no snow on the horizon, my neighbors just got theirs.
Virginia Tech expert: Change your mindset, set realistic goals for new year
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As 2023 comes to a close, many people have begun to think about goals for 2024.
Research: Feeding birds may impact well-being of people; provide connection to wildlife
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A team of researchers are studying how human well-being is impacted by regularly feeding birds.
New Dominion Bookshop to host book talk on the cultural significance of deer
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New Dominion Bookshop will host a book talk and signing with author Erika Howsare on Friday, Jan. 12, at 7 p.m..
Expert: Tips to have a more sustainable and eco-friendly holiday season
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From electricity usage to piles of presents and an overload of food, this time of year can take a toll on the environment.
Opioid strips discovered in book spine shipped to inmate at Virginia state prison
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The Virginia Department of Corrections discovered 36 strips of buprenorphine located within the spine of a book being sent to an inmate in Virginia.
