Conservation data: Virginia Tech builds database using AI to scan online for photos of sharks
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One-third of shark species are at risk of extinction, yet scientists still lack basic data on their habitats, populations and trends.
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House energy coalition raises alarm on HUD, USDA intent to end energy efficiency building codes
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HUD and the USD have proposed rolling back key energy efficiency building codes that save homeowners and renters thousands on energy bills.
Staunton: Bessie Weller, VSDB among schools recognized by Virginia Naturally
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The Virginia DWR honors schools that include environmental literacy in curricula through the Virginia Naturally School Recognition Program.
Trump administration has scrapped EnergySTAR: Impact on consumers
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Have you ever seen a little blue sticker on your appliances, or paid attention to the EnergySTAR label when shopping for new ones?
Michael Phelps calls out USA Swimming: ‘We need transparency’
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Michael Phelps, USA Swimming GOAT, maybe the GOAT U.S. athlete in any sport, isn’t sure he’d want his four young sons to be competitive swimmers.
Mass kidnappings in Virginia? State Police debunk viral social media posts
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Social media videos allege that mass kidnappings of children and teens are taking place in Virginia, particularly in NOVA and Hampton Roads.
Justice for Valentine: Giraffe seized from Natural Bridge Zoo dies during transport
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A battle is being waged over the seizure of multiple animals at the Natural Bridge Zoo, including a giraffe named Valentine.
Energy coalition encourages EPA not to repeal GHG standards for power plants
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The SEEC is urging the EPA not to repeal greenhouse gas emissions standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants.
Virginia-Maryland College of Vet Medicine provides specialized cardiac testing for equines
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When Erin Hershey’s veterinarian detected a heart murmur in Charlie, her Tennessee walking horse, the diagnosis brought immediate anxiety.
VDOT: Local road construction, maintenance schedule for Aug. 11-15
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VDOT has updated its schedule of road work for Augusta County, Rockbridge County and Rockingham County for the coming week.
