Climate, energy news roundup: Sept. 20
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Climate Action Alliance of the Valley produces The Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News.
Search Results for environment
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Virginia State Air Pollution Control Board elects new chair
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The Virginia State Air Pollution Control Board voted this week to Roy Hoagland as chair.
Virginia is for Lovers, Not Litter: Campaign raising awareness of roadway litter problem
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VDOT has launched Virginia is for Lovers, Not Litter, a campaign aimed at raising awareness about Virginia’s litter problem.
Agriculture in the Classroom 2020-2021 grant deadline extended due to virtual learning
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As educators and students acclimate to a unique school year amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom is giving educators extra time to apply for educational grants.
Ken Plum: The House at the half
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The House of Delegates is probably half-way through its virtual Special Session.
Property options secured for Augusta County Courthouse expansion
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Augusta County has secured purchase options for nine properties surrounding the Augusta County Courthouse in Downtown Staunton.
Warner, Brown ask for study of subcontracted workers in 21st century workforce
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U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) are pushing the U.S. Government Accountability Office to report on companies’ increased use of subcontracted and contingent workers for work that used to be performed by direct employees.
Jeff Johnston named director of public works for the City of Staunton
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Jeff Johnston has been named the director of public works for the City of Staunton, succeeding Tom Sliwoski, who retired after 22 years of service with the city.
Endorsements for Qasim Rashid from Sierra Club, Humanity Forward
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First District Democratic congressional nominee Qasim Rashid recently picked up endorsements from the Sierra Club and Humanity Forward.
Cody Christenson on building a stronger work ethic
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If self-discipline is the fuel that enables us to push through and complete difficult or unappealing tasks, work ethic is the vehicle that mobilizes us.
