Students of West Virginia University are making efforts to reduce their plastic usage and educate themselves on recycling methods out of concern for the environment. Students said they recognize the […]
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‘We have a lot to lose now’: FOC water chemistry results cause concern after T&T Mine event
MORGANTOWN — Chemistry test results collected by Friends of the Cheat has caused the organization concern over the long-term impacts the T&T Mine event may have on aquatic life. “We […]
Dulaney, Kawecki join panel for Earth Day discussion
MORGANTOWN — In commemoration of the 51st Earth Day, Morgantown Mayor Ron Dulaney and City Councilor Bill Kawecki were among those to offer comments Thursday during an online conference organized […]
An Earthly Celebration
Newsroom@DominionPost.com Area organizations joined forces Saturday to celebrate the planet with the Touch the Earth Festival at the pavilion in Marilla Park. The free festivities included educational activities by members […]
‘Reduce, reuse, recycle’ mantra is a priority listing
The Sierra Club is working with Monongalia County recycling initiatives and West Virginia University to clean up the county and encourage residents to do the same. The mission of the […]
The Plastic Problem
According to West Virginia University professor Michael McCawley, the insidiousness of plastic lies largely within. Because just as plastic waste fills our oceans and landfills with pollutants, it can have […]
Preserving Springtime
One of the multiple ways to preserve flowers now coming into bloom, and enjoy them all year, is pressing and drying. Pressed plants can be used in a variety of […]
What is leading to global warming?
A greenhouse is a small building with glass walls and a glass roof. When the sun’s light comes into the building, the heat from the sun is absorbed. Glass is […]
Hazardous waste products collection day set for Aug. 7
Newsroom@DomnionPost.com We all know plastics are bad for the environment, but another recycling question that stumps many people is what to do with hazardous waste products that collect at home. […]
It Starts with Recycling Right
The city of Morgantown is no stranger to the concept of recycling; local and county agencies have been handling the process for years. Nevertheless, residents of Morgantown or of Monongalia […]
