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Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas has signed a law nullifying local ordinances in the state that require 10-minute heat and water breaks for those who work in the sun.
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Some like it hot: Heat drives production of crops in Tidewater region
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The lower Tidewater region is typically the hottest in Virginia according to data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Restoration of Chesapeake Bay watershed would accelerate with focus on federal resources
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The Chesapeake Bay Conservation Acceleration Act of 2023 would fast track conservation goals in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
UVA women’s lacrosse coach Sonia LaMonica hires UNC alum Caylee Waters
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UVA women’s lacrosse head coach Sonia LaMonica announced the addition of US National Team member Caylee Waters as an assistant coach on Monday.
Sen. Warner introduces companion legislation to protect Chesapeake Bay watershed
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More than 150,000 streams and rivers thread through the Chesapeake Bay’s 64,000-mile watershed., the largest estuary in the United States.
Norfolk, Pamunkey Indian Tribe meet to get on same page for HeadWaters casino project
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Plans for a resort and casino along the Elizabeth River in Norfolk are moving forward after a meeting today to set a schedule to develop the property.
High water levels possible on Roanoke River downstream of Leesville Dam beginning today
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Appalachian Power wants boaters and recreational users downstream of Leesville Dam to know water levels on the Roanoke River could rise rapidly starting today.
Green floater freshwater mussel at risk of endangerment; Virginia at center of saving them
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has found that the green floater, a freshwater mussel found in 10 states including Virginia is likely to become endangered.
Failed Fukushima system should cancel wastewater ocean dumping
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From the Fukushima-Daiichi triple-reactor meltdown wreckage, Japan’s government and “Tepco,” the owner, are rushing plans to pump 1.37 million tons (about 3 billion pounds) of radioactive wastewater into the Pacific.
Virginia State Parks offer summer getaway complete with water, stargazing
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Virginia State Parks is reminding travelers there is still time to book a lodge or yurt for an overnight stay this summer.
