MORGANTOWN – The natural gas industry made up about 14% of the state’s gross domestic product – $11 billion – in 2021, according to GO-WV’s (Gas & […]
Environment
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, […]
WVU experts offer thoughts on SCOTUS ruling in West Virginia v. EPA
MORGANTOWN — A group of WVU professors offered a mix of personal opinion and expert insight into what’s ahead for West Virginia and the nation following the […]
Morrisey, others celebrate Supreme Court win in WV v. EPA environmental regulation suit
MORGANTOWN — State Attorney General Patrick Morrisey led the pack of people celebrating the victory in West Virginia v. EPA on Thursday. “When you have something this […]
Tick-borne diseases on the rise: What you can do to stay safe
By: Kaitlyn Eichelberger Ticks. If you’ve spent time outside, you’ve most likely encountered them. Even if you think you haven’t, many tick bites go unnoticed. This is […]
What’s blooming at the WVBG?
BY DAVID P. DAVIS It is often hard to decide what to focus on for our weekly series, but when the daylilies start to bloom, the decision […]
State DEP report shows PFAS contamination at 67 sites across West Virginia, outlines next steps
Just two days before the U.S. EPA released its new health advisory levels for four members of the PFAS chemical group, the Legislative Oversight Commission on State […]
Sen. Capito, Delegate Hansen offer perspectives on EPA’s new, lower PFAS advisory levels
MORGANTOWN – A recent legislative look at a group of potentially hazardous chemicals – called PFAS – in West Virginia’s drinking water supply coincided with a U.S. […]
How to know when a bird needs help
BY EVA MAYS A world without birds wouldn’t be a very pleasant one. A 2018 study found that the world’s insectivorous birds consume around 500 million tons […]
Growing blueberries a part of a ‘healthy aging plan’
BY EVA MAYS Blueberries are sometimes called a “superfood.” A 2020 study published in Advances in Nutrition stated that due to the phytochemicals they contain, blueberries have […]
