Posts Tagged Flooding
New Tool Shows the Impact of Climate Change on Virginia Property Values
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 31, 2018
The floodIQ website (floodiq.com)
Climate change is more than a theory. Now it’s an economic reality. And, it’s already taking a toll on property values across Virginia. Michael Pope reports.
You can access the tool here.
Nuisance Flooding Closes, Delays Workday at Schools, Naval Base in Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 22, 2016
Credit: Howard Lake / Creative Commons
Around the Chesapeake Bay, a stalled weather system and remnants of Tropical Storm Julia dumped between eight and 13 inches of rain over the past few days. Flooding closed and delayed schools in the eastern part of the state. Pamela D’Angelo reports.
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From NPR News- Jim Steinman, Writer Of Operatic Rock Hits For Meat Loaf And Celine Dion, Dies At 73 April 20, 2021Closely associated with Meat Loaf, Jim Steinman also wrote over-the-top hits for Bonnie Tyler, Air Supply and Celine Dion, as well as music for the stage.
- Democrats Block McCarthy Resolution To Censure Maxine Waters Over Protest Comments April 20, 2021Republicans criticized the California Democrat's remarks urging protesters to "get more confrontational" if former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is acquitted in his trial.
- Some CEOs Are Hearing A New Message: Act On Climate, Or We'll Cut Your Pay April 20, 2021Some companies, under pressure from shareholders, are tying executive compensation to climate targets. It's not widespread yet, but the approach is catching on.
- Far-Right-Friendly Platform Parler Expected To Return To App Store Next Week April 20, 2021Apple suspended the platform from its app store in the wake of the Capitol riots, citing inadequate content moderation practices. Parler says it will relaunch next week with "several new safeguards."
- Revisiting Key Moments From The Derek Chauvin Trial April 20, 2021The jury has found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of the murder of George Floyd. As the country reacts, NPR revisits key moments from the last three weeks.
- Jim Steinman, Writer Of Operatic Rock Hits For Meat Loaf And Celine Dion, Dies At 73 April 20, 2021
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- European Super League: Manchester City withdraw and Chelsea prepare to follow April 20, 2021Manchester City withdraw from the European Super League (ESL) with Chelsea preparing to do so.
- Downing Street scraps plans for White House-style press briefings April 20, 2021After spending £2.6m on the new briefing room, it will now be used by Boris Johnson and officials instead.
- Johnny Mercer: Tory MP resigns as defence minister April 20, 2021The Tory MP criticises the scope of a law designed to protect veterans from unfounded prosecutions.
- No new smart motorways without additional safety measures April 20, 2021Any motorway without a hard shoulder will need to have radar technology to detect stopped vehicles.
- Princess Latifa: UN calls for 'concrete' proof of life from UAE April 20, 2021Human rights experts urge the UAE to provide "evidence" the daughter of Dubai's ruler is still alive.
- European Super League: Manchester City withdraw and Chelsea prepare to follow April 20, 2021
