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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
