Virginia toxic release report available
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Over the last decade chemicals released to the environment have decreased, according to the latest Toxic Release Inventory prepared by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality.
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Virginia Tech researchers examine role of fluid flow in ovarian cancer progression
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New research from Virginia Tech is moving physicians closer to pinpointing a predictor of ovarian cancer, which could lead to earlier diagnosis of what is known as the “silent killer.”
FERC denies Dominion request to keep cutting trees
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has denied Dominion and Atlantic Coast Pipeline developers’ request to extend their tree-cutting window to May 15, 2018.
Trump and Kim Jong Un: Sailing on uncharted waters
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The prospective meeting between President Trump and North Korea’s Chairman Kim Jong Un would be historic, and regardless of the outcome it will have major implications for years to come.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation opposes extended tree cutting for Atlantic Coast Pipeline
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After Atlantic Coast Pipeline construction began in Virginia with cutting thousands of trees, on March 16 the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued ACP a notice of violation for illegal work along streams and wetlands.
Why does a chemistry assignment affect your future?
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Chemistry has come a long way. And even in the distant future, the prospects of the subject remaining an anchor in academia cannot be wished away.
After Mountain Valley Pipeline approval, thousands call on Northam to take action
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Citizens representing Virginia landowners, the faith community, scientists, people of color, water protectors and clean energy advocates today called on Governor Ralph Northam to protect Virginia’s waters by taking immediate action on the proposed Mountain Valley and Atlantic Coast pipelines.
Expert: U.S. agricultural economy could get caught in ‘cross-fire’ of tariffs on Chinese goods
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Implementing tariffs unilaterally on China exposes the U.S. to retaliatory tariffs that could rocket the United States into a trade war with China, says Virginia Tech expert Jason Grant.
STAB kindergarteners create Chihuly-inspired art in FAB Lab
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Mrs. Rubin’s kindergarten class has had a lot of questions about rainbows. So many, in fact, that they’ve spent several months investigating the topic together during their dedicated FAB Lab time periods.
Appalachian Voices comments on DEQ approval of Mountain Valley Pipeline
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Appalachian Voices comments in response to news from Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality that the agency had approved several water pollution control plans for the Mountain Valley Pipeline project, granting authority for the project to begin construction in Virginia.
