NASCAR embarks on third annual Race to Green effort
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To commemorate one of the most innovative and holistic sustainability platforms in the country, NASCAR announced its third annual NASCAR Race to Green™ initiative.
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Earth Day: Examining the relationship between climate, poverty
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The policy gulf between the development and environmental communities might not at first seem obvious but occasionally our interests travel on different trajectories. The compelling need to provide energy to the estimated 1.2 billion people who do not have access to electricity crashes into the reality of the climate change consequences of providing that energy from coal and fossil fuels.
City of Staunton to debut first electric car charging station
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In a few days, electric vehicle motorists will have a place to charge their vehicles in historic downtown Staunton.
Group: Five-year anniversary of BP disaster shows drilling too risky for Virginia coast
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Earlier this year the Obama administration proposed opening up a huge swath of the Atlantic coast to offshore drilling. On the five-year anniversary of the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster, Environment Virginia called on the president to protect Virginia’s coastal marine-life, communities and economy.
Jefferson Trust Grants to support 14 projects at UVA
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From supporting the preparation of the next generation of professors and school leaders to providing a platform for collaborative research at micro and nano scales, the Jefferson Trust, an initiative of the University of Virginia Alumni Association, awarded 14 grants totaling more than $600,000 to various University entities Friday.
What can I do for Earth Day 2015?
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April 22, 2015 is the 45th annual celebration of the first Earth Day in 1970, when 20 million Americans took to the streets, parks and auditoriums to demonstrate for a healthy, sustainable environment in massive coast-to-coast rallies.
Sen. Warner showcases Virginia artists in Capitol office
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U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner is showcasing five Virginia local artists in his Washington, D.C. office as part of his State of the Arts in Virginia program. Each year, Senator Warner works with curators and talented Virginia artists to select artwork that is seen by a wide variety of visitors to Capitol Hill.
Rural rebellion in Northern California
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Rural folk from four Northern California counties came in mid-April to a magical juncture where the life-giving Russian River empties into the majestic Pacific Ocean. Though the small, unincorporated village of Jenner is a popular recreational destination, pleasure was not the intention.
Youth with disabilities to participate in Ability Olympics at JMU
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More than 100 youths with disabilities will participate in the Ability Olympics April 17-18 at James Madison University.
Put the brakes on bad trade deals
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It’s time for Virginia’s congressional delegation to take a stand and put a stop to the fast track and the TPP. Working families cannot afford another bad trade deal.
