Climate Action of the Valley: Climate, energy news roundup for Nov. 15
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Climate Action Alliance of the Valley produces The Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News. Excerpts from a recent Roundup follow; full Roundup is here.
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Earth Talk: Invasive tree pests decimating U.S. forests
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In a growing number of U.S. states, residents have been dealing with a different kind of quarantine that began back in the early 2000’s and continues on today. But this one involves wood, not people, and the perpetrator is a beetle, not a virus.
Climate change expected to make Chesapeake Bay cleanup 10 percent harder
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It’s long been known that climate change would make the job of cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay more difficult.
Virginia Department of Health urges caution following recent heavy rains
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Following heavy rain events in parts of the Commonwealth this week, the Virginia Department of Health reminds people to take precautions.
ACC announces updated COVID-19 protocols for winter sports
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The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today updated protocols for winter sports within the league’s Medical Advisory Group Report.
Rural communities often left behind when economic development comes to town
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Following a 40-year career in development economics, Virginia Tech Professor George Norton celebrates the world’s progress in reducing poverty, but acknowledges the need to abate a corresponding trend of growing economic inequality.
Building a sustainable business model: Everything you need to know to get started
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Sustainability in the business world is so much more than just being environmentally friendly. A sustainable business model is one that is better positioned to survive the lows and thrive through the highs.
Tick maps: Merging epidemiological data with technology
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Picture a residential neighborhood, the houses built on acres of former farmland. Nearby, a few grassy areas are left to grow wild, allowing birds and small mammals places to shelter.
Virtual field trips created by JMU professors gain national recognition
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A pair of virtual field trips prepared by two James Madison University geology professors have been placed in the “Exemplary Teaching Activity collection” by the National Association of Geoscience Teachers.
VCU sets initial fan capacity for hoops at Siegel Center at 1,000 fans
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VCU will begin its 2020-2021 men’s and women’s basketball seasons with a capacity of 1,000 inside the Stuart C. Siegel Center, Vice President and Director of Athletics Ed McLaughlin announced Wednesday.
