Safety: Which American cities are most and least hazardous to your health?
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WalletHub released its report 2022’s Safest Cities in America to determine where Americans feel most protected against life’s hazards.
Search Results for flooding
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Celebrating the James River and the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act
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In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, the James River Association held its 2022 Annual Meeting last night.
Thirty-day comment period opened for Virginia coastal resilience planning documents
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Public comment is sought on key documents for Virginia’s coastal resilience planning from October 17 to November 18, 2022.
Chesapeake Bay region loses ground in effort to increase tree canopy
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Looking at the skinny elm sapling reaching for the sky in his backyard, James Bryant said that he hopes he lives long enough to be able to sit under its canopy and read a book in summer.
‘Could save countless lives’: McEachin requests study of Richmond floodwall, levee system
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After Hurricane Ian, weather events demonstrated the need to make sure existing infrastructure systems are able to handle climate-enhanced storms and possible flooding.
Update: A Street road closure in Waynesboro pushed back to Oct. 24
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The A Street culvert replacement in project will result in a total road closure beginning on Oct. 24. The road closure is expected to run through Nov. 14.
Climate and Energy News Roundup: What’s making environmental news
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After pummeling Cuba, Hurricane Ian was among the most powerful and devastating hurricanes to make landfall in the US.
Virginia Tech professor receives NASA grant to study health costs related to extreme weather
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When there is extreme weather including flooding, heat waves, and extreme cold, the government gets to work to ensure its disaster-relief spending has the greatest impact. The analysis is often based on damages to infrastructure.
Malaria outbreak in Latin America: Is there cause for concern in the U.S.?
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Malaria is a serious problem outside of the United States, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted treatments, prevention and funding.
FEMA issues disaster declaration for Buchanan, Tazewell: Fed money not coming anytime soon
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FEMA has approved a disaster declaration for Buchanan and Tazewell counties for damage associated with July flooding.
