I’ve been thinking a lot about the issue of non-native plants, and the column I wrote on it two weeks ago. First, I would like to state […]
Environment
Recreating Wetlands
WVU Today Wetlands are essential for their ability to clean water, reduce flooding and promote biodiversity; however, these valuable ecosystems have been destroyed across West Virginia, forcing […]
‘Breathing Out’
WVU Today New research from West Virginia University biologists shows trees around the world are consuming more carbon dioxide than previously reported, making forests even more important in […]
W.Va. lawmakers, Sierra Club comment on Biden’s slate of climate orders
MORGANTOWN – Among the torrent of executive actions that have poured out of President Biden’s office during his first 10 days are five on climate change. The […]
Bald eagle set to be released into wild
The Avian Conservation Center of Appalachia will release a female immature bald eagle – which has been in recovery under ACCA care since earlier this month – […]
Emissions are down during COVID
Study shows 2.4B ton decrease as people stay home WVU Today One silver lining to COVID-19 restrictions, based on a recent report, is a 2.4 billion-ton plummet […]
Christmas Bird Count
Mountaineer Audubon hosts survey Saturday Newsroom@DominionPost.com The Mountaineer Audubon Christmas Bird Count is scheduled for Saturday. This year, due to COVID-19, participation will be run according to […]
DEP proposes fine against Preston dam contractor
REEDSVILLE — The State Department of Environmental Protection is proposing a $61,725 penalty against the contractor that built the Public Service District 1 dam. The proposed consent […]
PSC OKs rates for Mon Power/Potomac Edison to provide LED street lights, but not the rates they asked for
MORGANTOWN — The state Public Service Commission has approved rates for LED outdoor lights for customers that provide outdoor lighting – essentially state and local governments. But […]
Flying South
Migration most dangerous time for birds; populations decline in state, U.S.[8:38 PM] MORGANTOWN — Bird populations are declining nationwide and in West Virginia. Dr. Christopher Lituma, a […]
