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.
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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.
State AGs pushing Biden administration on EPA plan to cut vehicle tailpipe emissions
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State AGs are fighting a proxy war over a proposal from the EPA that would require automakers to dramatically cut vehicle tailpipe emissions.
Debate: Is virtual tourism better for the planet than actual tourism?
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If you’ve ever wanted to visit Yosemite National Park, the Great Barrier Reef or Tanzania’s Mt Kilimanjaro but couldn’t afford the costs or time away, virtual tourism might be just right for you.
How sweet it is: July is sweet corn harvest season for Virginia farmers
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Some Virginia farmers are predicting a successful sweet corn season this summer, and the vegetable usually appears at farmers markets in June.
‘The value of irrigation is twofold’: July is Smart Irrigation Month
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July is Smart Irrigation Month, founded by the Irrigation Association to promote economic and environmental benefits of efficient irrigation.
