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Environmental Groups Warn of Coal Ash Health Risk at Conservation Area
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 15, 2018
It could cost billions to recycle toxic coal ash currently sitting in lagoons across Virginia. That’s according to a report Dominion Energy gave to lawmakers this week. At the same time, two environmental groups now say coal ash ponds in Chesterfield could pose a risk to human health. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Virginia Gov. Proposes Cap and Trade Program, Praised for “Standing Up to Trump”
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 19, 2017
National Governors Association Chairman Terry McAuliffe speaks during the opening session of the NGA’s Winter Meeting in Washington. (Credit: AP Photo / Cliff Owen)
As the federal government looks to roll back the Clean Power Plan, Virginia’s Governor is stepping in. Terry McAuliffe says the state will plow forward on its own to lower pollution, and combat climate change. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
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From NPR News- Arctic Blast Grips Parts Of the U.S., With Snow And Record-Breaking Cold November 12, 2019Forecasters say an estimated 300 cold-weather records are expected to be tied or broken through Wednesday. The "arctic outbreak" is being blamed for four deaths so far.
- Rep. Adam Schiff: Trump's Potentially Impeachable Offenses Include Bribery November 12, 2019The Intelligence Committee chairman said bribery is a "breach of the public trust in a way where you're offering official acts for some personal or political reason, not in the nation's interest."
- When Countries Get Wealthier, Kids Can Lose Out On Vaccines November 12, 2019Childhood vaccines are often subsidized in the poorest countries. But not for those moving up the wealth ladder.
- FBI Reports Dip In Hate Crimes, But Rise In Violence November 12, 2019The FBI released its annual tally of hate crimes on Tuesday. Attacks on individuals surged to a 16-year high in 2018 and hate-crime-related homicides rose from 15 to 24.
- McDonald's Is Sued Over 'Systemic Sexual Harassment' Of Female Workers November 12, 2019A former employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against McDonald's and one Michigan franchise, alleging a "culture of sexual harassment."
- Arctic Blast Grips Parts Of the U.S., With Snow And Record-Breaking Cold November 12, 2019
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- General election 2019: Labour vows to outspend Tories on the NHS November 13, 2019The party says it would tax the "wealthiest" to cut hospital waiting times if it wins the election.
- England flooding: Army to be sent to affected communities November 13, 2019Boris Johnson announces more support for flooded areas after Labour and Lib Dem criticism.
- Grace Millane trial: CCTV 'shows backpacker's body in suitcase' November 13, 2019Prosecutors say the man accused of murdering Grace Millane disposed of her body using the case.
- Australia bushfires: Pregnant firefighter defends decision to fight fires November 13, 2019Fourteen weeks pregnant, Kat Robinson-Williams says she must help while Australia is "in flames".
- Libya: Migrant mother's dying wish to get children to Europe November 13, 2019The BBC's Orla Guerin meets a family waiting to cross to Europe from Libya with orphaned children whose mother died on the way.
- General election 2019: Labour vows to outspend Tories on the NHS November 13, 2019
