Searched for
VIRGINIA WATER QUALITY
In 1996, West Virginia's BRWA and WVWRI developed a plan to treat Swamp Run’s acid mine drainage. 28 years later, 2 projects had dramatically improved the stream’s pH with lasting gainsSwamp Run in Upshur County, West Virginia, faced decades of water quality problems caused by acid mine drainage from buried coal refuse lef...- In 2008, Virginia listed Grease Creek as impaired for swimming. 16 years later, DEQ cleared it from the impaired list after watershed BMPs restored water quality in 2024Grease Creek in Virginia has finally escaped a problem that followed it for 16 years. The creek was listed as impaired for swimming in 2008...
- In 2006, Virginia flagged the Rapidan River for failing swimming standards. 18 years later, DEQ removed it from the impaired list after BMPs restored water qualityRapidan River water quality in Virginia has finally turned a corner after nearly two decades of concern. A section once flagged for failing...
- In 2024, researchers tested crushed waste concrete as a base for Chesapeake oyster reefs; oyster spat grew and survived with no detectable hydrocarbon leachingIn the Chesapeake Bay, recycled concrete rubble is proving to be a nursery for young oysters. Scientists have discovered that this crushed ...
- Put used coffee grounds on scratched wood: West Virginia University says the damp paste does 2 jobs, buffing scratches and darkening exposed wood to disguise themUsing used coffee grounds can be a surprising yet effective way to address minor scratches on wooden furniture. The natural pigments in cof...
- Data centers are stewing in their own pollutionA new study reveals a significant portion of planned data centers face high climate risks, potentially becoming uninsurable due to extreme ...
- Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutinyNew power plants are being built at an unprecedented speed to meet the growing demand of tech companies. These facilities, often fueled by ...
- In 1999, a Texas farmer donated 87 acres for a public park for just $10, and in 2025, the city sold it to a data center developer for $10 millionA Texas farmer's 1999 gift of 87 acres for a park was intended to benefit local children. Decades later, that land is slated for a data cen...
- Stocks in news: Mazagon Dock, Indian Oil, GRSE, Petronet LNG, GAILIndian markets saw a strong rebound on Thursday, closing with gains over one percent. Improved global sentiment and buying in major stocks ...
- Hindustan Zinc signs MoU with Virginia Tech to boost silver recoveryHindustan Zinc is joining forces with Virginia Tech to revolutionize silver extraction in its lead-zinc operations. This collaboration will...
- Deep in Trump country, coal miners with black lung say government is suffocating the 'working man'West Virginia coal miners face worsening black lung disease. A vital rule to cut silica dust exposure is in jeopardy due to Trump administr...
- Mark Cuban predicts painful red rural recession — here are 4 states he says should brace for economic falloutMark Cuban warns of a potential "Red Rural Recession" impacting Republican-leaning rural states due to proposed federal budget cuts. He hig...
- As data centers proliferate, conflict with local communities followsAs data centers like Plaza 500 expand into suburban neighbourhoods, residents like Richard Newman in Virginia face upheaval, fearing enviro...
- 12 best-selling Perfumes for men and women in UAEExplore this curated list of the 12 best-selling perfumes for both men and women in the UAE. These fragrances capture the essence of luxury...
- US invests $553 million in Adani’s Sri Lanka port to curb China’s influenceThe US will invest $553 million for a port terminal in Sri Lanka that Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is developing. The funding is seen to...
- 'I can taste the air': Canadian wildfire smoke spreads hazardous haze at home and in the USCanadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre spokesperson Jennifer Kamau said more than 950 firefighters and other personnel have already arrive...
- 50-car train derailment causes big fire, evacuations in OhioFirefighters have been pulled from the immediate area and unmanned stream devices are being used protectively while crews try to determine ...
- From coconut laddoo to caramel badam burfi: How US sweet shops are gearing up for DiwaliBadam burfi, a rich, fudgy treat made of almonds, milk and sugar, is a classic Indian sweet.
- Lights come back on in Texas as water woes rise in the SouthAbout 325,000 homes and businesses remained without power in Texas on Thursday, down from about 3 million a day earlier, though utility off...
- Gaming company IONA Entertainment to spend Rs 200 crore on expansionIONA, which currently has one 70,000 square-feet gaming venue at Virginia Mall in Bengaluru, had raised an initial round of funding from Si...
Load More
