Turning trash into treasure
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Despite their name, rare earth elements are not hard to find. These 17 heavy metals are dispersed in small amounts throughout the Earth’s crust, with some even more abundant than copper.
Search Results for water
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Northam recognizes recipients of 2020 Governor’s Fire Service Awards
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Gov. Ralph Northam this week announced the recipients of the 2020 Governor’s Fire Service Awards, in conjunction with the Virginia Department of Fire Programs and the Virginia Fire Services Board.
Law Enforcement Torch Run raises money for Virginia Special Olympics
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The Harrisonburg Police Department is celebrating Virginia Special Olympics the week of June 7-12 with the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run.
Climate Action Alliance of the Valley climate, energy news roundup: Week of June 6
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The excerpt of the Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News for the week ending June 6 follows.
From law and order on the streets to the classroom: Waynesboro’s Brian Edwards
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Two years ago, Sgt. Brian Edwards traded in a career enforcing the law on the streets of Waynesboro so that he could become a teacher and prevent youth from becoming lawbreakers.
Sustainability program molds Earth-saving students
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What are resourceful, masked, and green all over? Virginia Tech sustainability interns on a mission to save the Earth.
Northam urges Virginians to prepare now for 2021 hurricane season
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Gov. Ralph Northam is calling on all Virginians to prepare now for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through Nov. 30.
The amazing ecosystem engineer of Southwest Virginia: The bluehead chub
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An engineering marvel is being constructed right now in a creek in Southwest Virginia.
Biden’s federal budget calls for extending WIC benefit increase
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President Biden’s budget for fiscal year 2022 calls for a 16 percent increase in funding for domestic programs, including a total of $27.9 billion for USDA programs.
Celebrate birds, bees and more during National Pollinator Week
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If you enjoy sipping a cup of coffee or biting into a juicy strawberry, you can thank a pollinator.
