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Since sea level measurements were first recorded, in 1870, global averages have risen almost eight inches. The annual rate of rise has been 0.13 inches over the past 20 years, which is close to twice the average from the previous 80 years. Future estimates for sea levels vary according to region but most Earth scientists agree that sea levels are expected to rise at a greater pace than during the last 50 years.
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Augusta Free Press LLC announces the publication of Against The Grain: Liberal Notes From An Ultra-Conservative County 2007-2012 written by Fishersville author Al Dahler.
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August 2013 Calendar of Events at James Madison University
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U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine wrote a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy to urge the agency to adopt attainable New Source Performance Standard for coal-fired power plants.
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Americans are becoming increasingly concerned about global warming even as Washington politicians continue to debate whether or not to mandate emissions cutbacks. In lieu of federal action, some states and municipalities are taking action on their own to reduce fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions.
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The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Service reminds everyone who uses pesticides, either individual homeowners or professional applicators, of the importance of reading and following the instructions for use on the pesticide label.
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Citizens or communities across Virginia will be better able to map their most significant natural resources and to prepare plans to conserve or restore them thanks to a new guidebook prepared by the Green Infrastructure Center in Charlottesville.
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Teens and young adults are invited to attend the Gypsy Project, which takes place on Saturday, July 20 at the Gypsy Hill Park Lake Tams/Skate Park area from 3-9 p.m.
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Gov. Bob McDonnell today announced that Rackspace® Hosting, (NYSE: RAX), the open cloud company, is expanding its IT hosting operation in the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center in Montgomery County.
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Activities at James Madison University for the dates July 12-21, 2013
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