Albemarle County announces director of communications, community engagement
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Emily Kilroy will assume the role of Director of Communications & Community Engagement for Albemarle County government.
Search Results for environment
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Hand sanitizers, antibacterial wipes: Bad for you?
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A friend recently told me that when her family stopped using hand sanitizer and antibacterial wipes all the time, they stopped getting sick so much. Is there any research backing up this theory, or is it just a “new” wives tale?
Switching business energy suppliers: 3 things you need to consider
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More and more businesses today are putting more effort and time into finding cheaper alternatives for gas and electric services. That comes as no surprise: with energy costs perpetually rising, the need to keep monthly business expenditure from spiralling out of control is vital.
Record number of Smart Scale applications
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The data-driven SMART SCALE project prioritization process has reached new benchmarks as localities and planning organizations submitted the highest number of applications to date.
SELC challenges new Atlantic Coast Pipeline permits
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The Southern Environmental Law Center filed legal challenges today in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to new permits for the Atlantic Coast Pipeline issued by the National Park Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service last week.
Forum details methods for reducing plastic pollution
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The Plastic Free Forum set for Saturday at the Great Falls Library will give NOVA residents the chance to learn about reducing plastic use and plastic pollution, as well as hearing from experts on the science and lifecycle of plastics and recycling.
National Adult Day Services Week observed at Daily Living Center Adult Day Health Care
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You are at work trying to concentrate, and the only thing on your mind is your elderly mother, wondering if she is safe, by herself, at home. You need to run errands, but your father-in-law, who lives with you, requires constant supervision. What are your options?
Virginia Department of Health public health nurses headed to North Carolina
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The Virginia Department of Health, Fairfax County Health Department, and Arlington County Health Department are sending 35 public health nurses to provide health and medical support at emergency shelters throughout North Carolina following the onslaught of Hurricane Florence.
New Virginia Tech research: World’s first passive anti-frosting surface fights ice with ice
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Nothing foretells the coming of winter like frost on windshields. While the inconvenience of scraping or defrosting car windows may define cold mornings for many drivers, the toll frost takes on the larger economy is more than just a nuisance.
Shenandoah University seeking participants to recreate history for community virtual reality project
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Shenandoah University is seeking participants to step back in time and recreate a virtual reality experience that the community and its visitors can enjoy.
