World Migratory Bird Day 2023 highlights impact of the growing water crisis on migratory birds
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World Migratory Bird Day is recognized on May 13, and the focus this year is on water and its importance to a bird’s life.
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Eight historic places in Virginia make most endangered list for 2023
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Preservation Virginia releases a list every May of historic places facing imminent or sustained threats. Eight sites made this year’s list.
Waynesboro supports closing tourism information center, no plans to explore new location
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Waynesboro City Council seems to be throwing in the towel on operating a brick-and-mortar tourist information center in the River City.
Trains move hazardous materials through the Valley: Are we prepared for a derailment?
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Trains are moving through the Shenandoah Valley daily, from passenger trains like the Cardinal on Amtrak to excursion lines like Buckingham Branch to commodities loaded in cars that do contain high temperature and flammable cargo.
Book talk with UVA alum Bart Elmore to focus on capitalism, climate change
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New Dominion Bookshop in Charlottesville will host a book talk and signing with author and University of Virginia alum Bart Elmore on Friday, May 26, at 7 p.m.
What are ‘forever chemicals,’ and how you can avoid them in your home, job
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“Forever chemicals” are types of highly persistent and toxic synthetic chemicals widely used in many industries, including firefighting foam, non-stick cookware, food packaging and water-resistant clothing.
‘Throwing Shade VA’ program offers discounts to Virginians on native trees and shrubs
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The Virginia Department of Forestry is partnering with three Virginia nurseries to launch a new pilot program featuring discounts on native trees and shrubs.
Why is Elon Musk so blasé about the prospect of the world running out of water?
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Elon Musk’s optimism on this topic is countered by environmental leaders who believe that water scarcity is a pressing global issue.
Mr. President, the choice is yours: Do whatever is necessary to resolve the debt limit crisis
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The so-called Party of Lincoln is now truly the party of Simon Legree. Meanwhile, the trillions in tax cuts already given by Trump to the nation’s wealthiest would remain, and the IRS would be unable to track down the worst tax cheats among them.
Albemarle County crop-health company investing $25M in expansion, adding 50 jobs
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Albemarle County-based AgroSpheres announced Thursday that it is investing $25 million to increase production space and construction and R&D and demonstration facility for its line of environmentally friendly crop health products.
