Bay tributaries see uneven progress in PCB cleanup
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It’s been a slog, but efforts are making headway to rid the Anacostia River of long-banned toxic chemicals that make it unsafe to eat many locally caught fish.
Search Results for wildlife
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USDA seeking partners for collaborative conservation projects
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When it comes to environmental stewardship, most are willing to jump on board, but few get to drive the train.
How global warming is affecting our everyday life
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In today’s everyday life, the term ‘global warming’ is used all over social media and the news aggressively.
Keeping raccoons out of your house
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Raccoons are one species of animal pests that you do not want around your home.
Cat attacking Staunton resident confirmed to have had rabies
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The Staunton-Augusta Health Department has confirmed that a cat that attacked a Staunton resident on Tuesday has tested positive for rabies.
Climate Action Alliance of the Valley climate, energy news roundup: July 26
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The Climate Action Alliance of the Valley (CAAV), a non-profit, grassroots group of volunteers in the Central Shenandoah Valley, produces “The Weekly Roundup of Climate and Energy News” to inform legislators and the public.
Congress guarantees park funding with Great American Outdoors Act
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The U.S. House on Wednesday followed the Senate’s lead and overwhelmingly passed historic public lands legislation to guarantee federal funds for local, state and national parks, trails and recreation facilities.
Is COVID-19 killing off the great apes?
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Damian Carrington reports in The Guardian that the coronavirus could potentially wipe out already threatened populations of chimpanzees, gorillas and orangutans — our closest living relatives with whom we share 98 percent of our DNA.
Warner bill to address $1.1B in maintenance needs at Virginia national parks heads to president’s desk
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The House voted today to pass the Great American Outdoors Act, a bill championed by U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) to address the $12 billion maintenance backlog at National Park Service sites.
Science activities for kids to do this summer
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Science doesn’t take place just in a lab or field station — discoveries can happen anywhere, even in your own kitchen or backyard. And most scientists will agree: The best discoveries are the ones you make.
