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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- Bangladesh Fire Kills At Least 70 People February 21, 2019The blaze swept through several buildings in Dhaka's centuries-old neighborhood of Chawkbazar while many people were asleep.
- How Do You Preserve History On The Moon? February 21, 2019As the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing nears, some say the site of the first footprints on the moon should be protected. But historic preservation off our planet is unprecedented.
- Growing Marijuana Industry Struggles To Attract Employees Of Color February 21, 2019Massachusetts wants to give people of color a leg-up in the legal marijuana industry, but is off to a very slow start. Next to no black or Latino candidates have applied for licenses in the state.
- Longtime Trump Friend Under The Microscope For Mideast Ties, Inauguration Role February 21, 2019President Trump's inaugural committee chair is facing scrutiny from a variety of sources. Tom Barrack is a wealthy real estate investor who helped the administration build bridges to Arab leaders.
- Critics Say Border Wall Could Harm Wildlife Corridors And Sensitive Desert Terrain February 21, 2019The wall along the U.S.-Mexico border cuts across sensitive desert and mountainous terrain. But environmental regulations are waived for wall construction, raising concerns about longterm damage.
- Bangladesh Fire Kills At Least 70 People February 21, 2019
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- Labour and Conservatives could see more MP exits February 21, 2019Members of the new Independent Group are hopeful more MPs will join the breakaway from the main parties.
- MP Chris Davies charged over expenses claims February 21, 2019A Welsh Conservative MP is charged in connection with allegations over making false expenses claims.
- Bangladesh fire: Blaze kills dozens in Dhaka historic district February 21, 2019The fire spread quickly in the tightly-packed, centuries-old area of the Bangladeshi capital.
- Encephalitis: 'I told my boyfriend I thought I was a monkey' February 21, 2019Lucy Evans had encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain that caused her frightening delusions.
- Pontins Brean Sands roof collapse 'like bomb going off' February 21, 2019About 100 people were waiting for a game of bingo when the entertainment hall ceiling collapsed.
- Labour and Conservatives could see more MP exits February 21, 2019
