Climate, environment news roundup: June 7
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The Climate Action Alliance of the Valley (CAAV) is a non-profit, grassroots group of volunteers in the Central Shenandoah Valley.
Search Results for environment
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What are some ways environmentalists use civil disobedience to accomplish their goals?
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The concept of civil disobedience (defined by Merriam-Webster as the “refusal to obey laws as a way of forcing the government to do or change something”) dates back to the dawn of civil society.
Help is available in today’s work environment, if you’re willing to accept it
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The cubicle has been replaced by the dining room, living room, or spare bedroom. The work desk has been replaced by the breakfast nook, dinner tray, or ottoman.
What does WWE need to do to improve programming in no-fan environment?
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Chris Graham joins the Mark Moses Show to talk WWE and other sports in the era of COVID-19 lockdowns.
Virginia Water Center interns forge ahead to research environmental justice in the face of COVID-19
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Nizhoni Tallas and Ross Cooper of the College of Natural Resources and Environment have had to adjust to working remotely as interns at the Virginia Water Resources Research Center.
Pandemic punctuates importance of environment on 50th Earth Day
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As the 50th anniversary of Earth Day is observed Wednesday, several JMU faculty members say the world’s experience with COVID-19 emphasizes the importance of environmental awareness.
Online Earth Day activities teach kids about the environment
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Families can celebrate Earth Day’s 50th anniversary with activities that highlight clean energy, sustainability and conservation.
Pathogen levels in the environment drive disease outbreaks in bats
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Since 2005, millions of bats have perished from white-nose syndrome, a disease caused by the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans.
Study: Environment influences spread of infectious disease
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With outbreaks of infectious diseases making headlines around the world, scientists are under pressure to understand the drivers that influence the transmission of pathogens in order to better predict and control disease outbreaks.
Coronavirus: Short term net benefit for the environment?
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A recent analysis by Carbon Brief found that measures to contain the Coronavirus in China have resulted in reductions in output of 15 percent to 40 percent across key industrial sectors there.
