by Kathy Ferguson West Virginia’s natural beauty inspired its citizens to adopt the famed song “Take Me Home, Country Roads” as the state’s unofficial anthem. But, now […]
Tag: environment
The Supreme Court cripples the EPA
If the rest of the nation didn’t think highly of West Virginia before, they certainly won’t now. Because, the Supreme Court sided with Attorney General Patrick Morrisey […]
Fireworks cause “a sizable impact” on the environment
By Kaitlyn Eichelberger Fourth of July: a holiday of grilling, swimming, parades — and fireworks. Behind the colorful explosions and American flags, though, can be greenhouse gases, […]
Clean water necessary for W.Va.
BY EVA MAYS West Virginia’s growing tourism and recreation industries benefit from clean water. Kayaking or fishing in contaminated waters makes those experiences a lot less wonderful […]
Why the Legislature needs to be more pro-environment
Last week, the Sierra Club released its legislative scorecard for the 2021-22 sessions. The environmental group uses the scorecard to rate West Virginia legislators based on how […]
Consider before lifting nuclear ban
The West Virginia Legislature will be considering lifting the state’s nuclear energy ban this session. If images of Chernobyl, Three-Mile Island and Fukushima flashed through your mind, […]
Arthurdale Heritage to host local, national exhibits
ARTHURDALE — Visitors to Arthurdale Heritage will be able to learn about the history and legacy of the Richard Mine while also viewing the traveling Smithsonian “Crossroads: […]
To make a better story, W.Va. needs to be its best self
West Virginia has long prided itself on the warmth and welcome of its people. It’s perhaps the only stereotype we don’t want to shake. Recently, Morgantown was […]
WVDEP taking teacher award nominations
Agency will honor top environmental educators in 2022 Newsroom@DominionPost.com CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan is accepting applications for the 2022 […]
Winter Weather Awareness
Week reminds people to prepare for coming season Newsroom@DominionPost.com CHARLESTON — Gov. Jim Justice, along with the West Virginia Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service, […]
