
Pandemic punctuates importance of environment on 50th Earth Day
As the 50th anniversary of Earth Day is observed Wednesday, several JMU faculty members say the world’s experience with COVID-19 emphasizes the importance of environmental awareness.

As the 50th anniversary of Earth Day is observed Wednesday, several JMU faculty members say the world’s experience with COVID-19 emphasizes the importance of environmental awareness.

Families can celebrate Earth Day’s 50th anniversary with activities that highlight clean energy, sustainability and conservation.

In a time where environmental impact is constantly in the news, it is important that people understand alternative energies and how they can help to save the planet.

Legislation to give Virginia a 100 percent carbon-free electricity grid by 2050 will be introduced in the Virginia General Assembly in January.

Shenandoah University now boasts the largest rooftop solar power system of any Virginia college or university.

For the first time in almost three decades, the democratic party will hold a majority in both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly.

Virginia will receive six grants totaling $4,227,512 in the Appalachian Regional Commission’s Partnership for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) program.

Virginia would benefit in monthly electricity bills, jobs, income, and state GDP, as well as health and environment, by a transition to zero-carbon sources of electricity.

The Sierra Club recently recognized Eastern Mennonite University’s strong commitment to environmentalism and sustainability with a “Cool Schools” ranking.

Democratic Party presidential nomination candidate Julián Castro visited a wind turbine manufacturing plant in Newton, Iowa, on Wednesday, and proposed new policies to invest in renewable energy, particularly wind power.
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