Posts Tagged Coal
Virginia Could Soon End Costly Coal Tax Credits
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 18, 2021
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would scrap tax credits for the coal industry. Michael Pope reports.
New Potential Toxin Found in Coal Burning Emissions
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 30, 2017
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Scientists have discovered a particle, created when coal is burned, that had never before been identified as part of that process. Preliminary studies show it is toxic to some fish. And there’s concern it could also be dangerous to humans. Robbie Harris reports.
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From NPR News- Schools Are Deciding What The New CDC Mask Guidelines Mean For The Classroom May 14, 2021It is unclear what impact this will have on teachers, staff and students in the near term. In some states, masks in schools are already optional.
- Shopping Without A Mask Depends On Where You Live, Despite New CDC Guidelines May 14, 2021CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said," We have all longed for this moment when we can get back to some kind of normalcy." But local authorities are making their own decisions on relaxing the rules.
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- Schools Are Deciding What The New CDC Mask Guidelines Mean For The Classroom May 14, 2021
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- Indian variant: Second jabs could be brought forward to tackle rise May 14, 2021
