Governor McAuliffe on Interior Department’s Mid-Atlantic offshore drilling plan
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Governor Terry McAuliffe released the following statement today on the U.S. Interior Department’s Mid-Atlantic offshore drilling plan.
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U.S. Sens. Warner, Kaine on Mid-Atlantic offshore drilling plan
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U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following joint statement on the U.S. Interior Department’s release today on the 2017-2022 draft strategy for offshore oil and gas leasing.
New Virginia Tech water degree offers a wealth of career opportunities
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Virginia Tech’s new undergraduate degree in water, approved by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia in early December, is one of the most innovative, interdisciplinary offerings in the country.
What fish can we eat?
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Between mercury poisoning, overfishing and the environmental impacts of fish farms or “aquaculture,” some might expect to see a “Proceed with Caution” sign above seafood counters soon.
Program recycles more than 128,000 pounds of plastic pesticide containers
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The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has announced the results of the 2014 recycling program for plastic pesticide containers.
Virginia Tech paleontologist discovers, names ancient reptile
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Sterling Nesbitt, an assistant professor of geological sciences in the Virginia Tech College of Science, has been responsible for naming more than half a dozen reptiles (including dinosaurs) in his young career.
Virginia Tech researcher affirms successful natural resource management built on trust
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Trust is an important driver of collaboration, conflict resolution, and enhanced group performance in the business world as well as in the management of natural resources.
Virginia Festival of the Book announces 2015 headline events, confirmed authors
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Life stories, poetry, and football will be featured in headliner events for the 2015 Virginia Festival of the Book, recently announced by Festival program director Jane Kulow.
Albemarle Supervisors respond to legislation impacting Route 29 funding
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A state budget amendment that could significantly impact the planned Route 29 Solutions infrastructure investment in Albemarle County was introduced this week in the General Assembly by Delegate Rob Bell.
VCU researcher receives NSF grant to extend lifespan of Li-ion batteries
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A VCU professor has received a five-year, $505,000 award from the National Science Foundation to make lithium-ion batteries — which power electric vehicles and portable electronic devices — far more efficient, sustainable and environmentally friendly.
