KINGWOOD – The annual countywide Preston County ecycle event has been scheduled for Aug. 21 at the Kingwood Civic Center. More information will be available later. Due to the amount […]
Environment
More thoughts on non-native plants
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 for the record […]
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 scientists to recreate […]
‘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 regulating the Earth’s […]
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 Dominion Post asked […]
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 – later this week. […]
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 in global carbon […]
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 safe and distanced […]
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 order is with […]
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 they’re not the […]
