Virginia, North Carolina reach settlement over 2014 Dan River spill
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A consent decree has been entered to finalize the restoration plan and environmental assessment related to the 2014 Dan River spill.
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Inspiring ideas to create a relaxing backyard oasis
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The noise and demands of the outside world mean that finding a place to relax these days isn’t always easy. Especially in 2020, the backyard is the ultimate oasis.
Emmett Hanger forms PAC, exploring a run for governor in 2021
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State Sen. Emmett Hanger is forming a PAC that will work toward the passage of a constitutional amendment to mandate non-partisan political redistricting – and also allow him to explore a run for governor in 2021.
VCU study: Experimental drug AR-12 could be promising COVID-19 treatment
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A team of scientists led by Paul Dent at Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center has discovered that an experimental cancer drug called AR-12 inhibits the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the cause of the COVID-19 pandemic, from infecting cells and replicating.
VCU Medical Center saw 123% increase in opioid overdoses in first three months of pandemic
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In a paper published Friday by the Journal of the American Medical Association, Virginia Commonwealth University researchers released data showing an alarming surge in opioid-related overdoses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Staunton District Traffic Alerts: Schedule for week of Sept. 21-25
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The following is a list of highway work that may affect traffic in the Staunton District during the coming weeks.
EMU’s new environmental justice minor addresses intersections of environmentalism, social justice movements
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The term “environmental justice” is increasingly joining the common lexicon of activists and community leaders.
House passes bill protecting pregnant workers from employment discrimination
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There is currently no federal law that explicitly and affirmatively guarantees all pregnant workers the right to basic accommodations – such as appropriate seating, water breaks, and relief from heavy lifting.
Climate, energy news roundup: Sept. 20
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Climate Action Alliance of the Valley produces The Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News.
Earth Talk: Are wildfires actually good for the environment?
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While some fires in some places might be beneficial, the wholesale torching of the forests of the American West right now is far from beneficial overall.
