Climate and Energy News Roundup: August 2023
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Climate scientists say that recent events indicate Earth’s climate has entered uncharted territory.
Search Results for flooding
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National policy wrapped in razor wire, Robert Frost
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At least 853 migrants died trying to cross the U.S.-Mexico border in the past 12 months. And God knows how many merely endured — and continue to endure — various forms of hell.
Temps to feel like 115 in Virginia through Saturday, damaging storms possible
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The heat and humidity in the Shenandoah Valley and throughout Virginia will continue through Saturday, according to an AccuWeather senior meteorologist.
Notebook: Mark Warner notes the obvious, that ‘the climate is changing’
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Temperature records are being broken worldwide, some areas are experiencing record droughts, others are enduring record rainfalls resulting in disastrous flooding.
City of Staunton launches awareness system as part of flood mitigation strategy
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A flood awareness system for the City of Staunton is now active – and residents may sign up to get notifications by email or text message.
Be safe while having fun: Anticipate summer hazards before grilling, boating, driving
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Summer is here, and for many, the season is packed full of grilling, boating, driving and more. The State Corporation Commission Bureau of Insurance reminds Virginians to review insurance coverage ahead of any fun in the sun.
VDOT prepared for severe weather expected throughout Virginia today
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The Virginia Department of Transportation is prepared to address the potential impacts of the forecasted severe weather expected this afternoon and into the evening.
Hurricane watch: Storm count expected to be normal, rapid intensification risk higher
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If you’ve been monitoring the weather, you can’t miss the coverage of a tropical storm as the National Hurricane Center begins to issue forecast advisories for the system.
Dry conditions to continue in Virginia this week, ‘better news on the horizon’
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There will likely be no relief for dry conditions in the Shenandoah Valley or Northern Piedmont regions of Virginia this week.
Air Board votes 4-3 to remove Virginia from Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
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The State Air Pollution Control Board voted on Wednesday to approve a regulatory repeal of Virginia’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
