New partnership will ‘work to strengthen the Commonwealth and our nation’s security’
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In 2013, the USDA, Department of Defense and Department of the Interior founded the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership.
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Appeals court blocks new construction on controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline
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The Fourth District Court of Appeals has ordered a temporary halt to new construction on the Mountain Valley Pipeline pending a review of a request by environmental groups to challenge the Biden administration’s approval of the pipeline.
Who needs Chinese scientists? America does
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Xie Xiaoliang is one of Harvard’s premier scientists, a biophysical chemist known for his work on DNA.
New offshore wind supplier development grant to support growth of industry in Virginia
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A new offshore wind supplier development grant is available in Virginia, and it aims to incentivize manufacturers to produce goods to support the industry.
New social media platform Threads ‘looks promising,’ says expert
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A new social media platform from Meta has registered more than 100 million users within five days, officially making it Twitter’s biggest rival.
Climate and Energy News Roundup: July 2023
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This July 4th was the hottest day on record since climate scientists began using our present modeling system to estimate global daily average temperatures starting in 1979.
Is putting out birdhouses and/or bird feeders good or bad for the local ecosystem?
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While putting up a bird house or bird feeder is a great way to attract birds to your property, the jury is out as to whether such attractions help or harm local biodiversity and overall ecosystem health.
Northern Piedmont’s Drought Watch Advisory is lifted after recent rains
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A Drought Watch Advisory issued on June 9 for the Northern Piedmont region was lifted on Friday, but not for the Shenandoah region.
Congresswoman McClellan leads legislators in pushing EPA to finalize new MATS Rule
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Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan of Virginia led more than 50 House Democrats in a call to finalize a protective MATS Rule.
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority discontinues drinking water from North plant
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After tests revealed PFAS at low levels at the North Rivanna Water Treatment Plant, water is discontinued until further notice.
