Recently learning that two common plants I know and enjoy (coltsfoot and ground ivy) are imports, started me thinking about native vs. non-native plants. If you aren’t […]
Tag: environment
‘Breathing Out’
WVU Today New research from West Virginia University biologists shows trees around the world are consuming more carbon dioxide than previously reported, making forests even more important in […]
Jan. 31 letters to the editor
Hoppy column on ACE ruling ignores obvious While I generally appreciate Hoppy Kercheval’s Friday columns, the Jan. 22 column was disappointing. A federal court recently decided to […]
Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change announces McKinley as Ranking Member
Newsroom@DominionPost.com Rep. David McKinley, R-W.Va., announced Thursday that he has been selected to serve as Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate […]
Emissions are down during COVID
Study shows 2.4B ton decrease as people stay home WVU Today One silver lining to COVID-19 restrictions, based on a recent report, is a 2.4 billion-ton plummet […]
County finalizes 30-year agreement
Deal will result in $60.7 million for use within area With a capacity, albeit socially distanced, crowd in attendance, the Monongalia County Commission finalized a 30-year agreement […]
Despite overpopulation, New Zealand imports venison to United States
With hunting season progressing, I’ve been thinking about the wildlife surrounding me. It’s a notable day when I don’t see deer nearby, or at least the evidence […]
Controversial water quality rule removed from legislative committee agenda
Weakened standards generated 700 pages of comments MORGANTOWN — A proposed and ever-morphing water quality rule that has drawn substantial criticism was pulled from a Wednesday legislative […]
Flying South
Migration most dangerous time for birds; populations decline in state, U.S.[8:38 PM] MORGANTOWN — Bird populations are declining nationwide and in West Virginia. Dr. Christopher Lituma, a […]
Water group opposes mine company dump plan
NEWBURG — The Save the Tygart Watershed Association (STTWA), along with the West Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club, is opposing a permit revision that would allow […]
