MORGANTOWN – WVU is spearheading a three-year project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy to develop innovative hydrogen fuel technology to help decarbonize the food and […]
Environment
WVU Extension expert warns about emergence of invasive spotted lanternflies
MORGANTOWN — It is hatching season for the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect from Asia. WVU Extension entomology specialist Carlos Quesada said that while not dangerous in […]
Capito, Miller team up on bill to strike down new EPA power plant rule; Manchin seeks extended comment period, WV public hearing
MORGANTOWN – West Virginia Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and Rep. Carol Miller have teamed to introduce a bill in their respective chambers to stop the U.S. EPA […]
WVU engineering team takes 2nd place in first year of national EcoCar EV Challenge
MORGANTOWN – A WVU engineering team recently took second place in Year One of the national EcoCAR Electric Vehicle Challenge. The four-year EcoCAR EV Challenge is a […]
Solid Waste Authority hears about youth program opportunities
KINGWOOD — Preston County Solid Waste Authority board members met in regular session Wednesday evening. The agenda included a visit by Jo Ann Snoderly, Youth Environmental Program […]
New NETL database helps plan routes for carbon capture and storage pipelines
MORGANTOWN – A crucial step in carbon capture and storage is getting the carbon dioxide from where it’s produced to where it’s going to be stored. The […]
State and regional efforts to conserve woodcock populations
Across the country, woodcock populations have suffered a steady decline in the past five decades. In order to execute best management practices, eastern United States and West […]
Richard Mine AMD plant will include rare earth element extraction project
MORGANTOWN — Work on the Richard Mine acid mine drainage treatment plant continues to forge ahead, with a new addition enabled by research at WVU. Right now, […]
Monongahela National Forest: Celebrate safely and sustainably
ELKINS — Staff at Monongahela National Forest would like everyone to have a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day Weekend. “We have seen increased visitation on the forest […]
EPA responds to letter from WVMA and other groups about foot dragging on state oversight of carbon capture project permit applications
MORGANTOWN – The U.S. EPA recently responded to a letter from the West Virginia Manufacturers Association joined with seven other business and industry groups from five states […]
