by Dana Bourland Two of the biggest problems we face today — a shortage of decent, affordable housing and climate change — are connected. Fortunately, the solutions are connected as […]
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Add federal permits to list of U.S. crises
by Stuart Levenbach The Biden administration’s American Jobs Plan talks about a climate crisis and an affordable housing crisis in its attempt to address the country’s infrastructure crisis. But before […]
Holding everyone responsible for disaster at Florida fertilizer plant
The environmental crisis at the old Piney Point fertilizer plant didn’t originate overnight, and blame doesn’t fall only on the land’s private owner, HRK Holdings. That’s why it is good […]
Pollinator Hotel
By Aldona BirdNewsroom@DominionPost.com While many of us consider honeybees and pollinators to be synonymous, there are many other insects who pollinate plants. Most bees and wasps pollinate as do some […]
WVDEP partners on mapping project
Newsroom@DominionPostWV CHARLESTON — The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection partnered with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Wetlands Inventory to complete new wetland maps covering 2.8 million acres across […]
Blue and Gold Mine Sale returning to encourage sustainable habits
MORGANTOWN—As West Virginia University students are packing up and community members are in the midst of spring cleaning, WVU offers a way to keep belongings out of landfills. For more […]
Saving on gas, using a scythe
Friends, the scythe is my new favorite tool. The scythe, used for centuries, consists of a snath, grips, ring and blade. The curved blade attaches via the ring to the […]
Even small swaps can help make a big difference
Last week I caved to my daughter’s pleas and we made slime. On Earth Day. Oops. The glitter and glue involved tugged at my eco-friendly consciousness; I wrote last week […]
WVU aims to reuse, recycle
West Virginia University has continued to promote reducing, reusing and recycling on its campuses. WVU Sustainability Director Traci Knabenshue, provided an overview of how recycling and waste disposal is carried […]
Don’t trash it: Donate to WVU’s Blue and Gold Mine Sale
Newsroom@DominionPost.com Starting May 3, WVU will offer another opportunity for the community to practice sustainability. Students and area residents can donate to the Blue and Gold Mine Sale by dropping […]
