Senate panel blocks effort to reduce greenhouse gases
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A Senate committee voted along party lines to defeat Sen. Donald McEachin’s SB 571, a bill to limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
Search Results for flooding
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Senate votes to block Clean Power Plan
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The Senate passed SB 21, which would require that the General Assembly sign off on Virginia’s plan to comply with Clean Power Plan requirements.
Earth Talk: Why is the Arctic such a crucial area to focus on in efforts to stem global warming?
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The image of a polar bear standing on a shrinking iceberg has become one of the most iconic symbols of global warming, yet few of us realize just how important the Arctic’s ice is.
Virginia continues round-the-clock response to Jonas
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Virginia public safety officials continue to urge Virginians to stay off of the roads as the Commonwealth’s response to severe winter weather goes on.
SBA urges businesses to prepare for severe weather
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The U.S. Small Business Administration joined other federal and local government agencies across the country in reminding people to prepare for severe weather.
Staunton street closures will allow storm drain upgrades
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Portions of Bridge Street, Green Street and Stuart Street in Staunton will be closed to through traffic beginning Feb. 1 and continuing through May 30.
Preparing livestock and farms for winter storms before they hit
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Farmers need to prepare for power outages, threats to livestock and poultry, and structural or crop damage, that can accompany a strong winter storm.
Former DNC Chairman Paul Kirk endorses Bernie Sanders for president
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Former U.S. Sen. Paul G. Kirk Jr., a past chairman of the Democratic National Committee, on Thursday endorsed Bernie Sanders for president.
Virginia localities in Tidewater and Southside receive federal disaster declarations
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The USDA has issued primary disaster designations for four Virginia counties due to losses caused by excessive rain and flooding that occurred Sept. 24-Oct. 6.
SBA deadline to apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans in Virginia is Jan. 28
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The SBA is reminding small businesses, agricultural cooperatives and aquaculture businesses in Virginia of the deadline to submit disaster loan applications.
