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Virginia’s bat population is shrinking. Here’s why it matters.
As one of Halloween's most iconic symbols, bats are an important part of ecosystems and...
Environment
Chesapeake’s election ballot includes question about curbside recycling services
In July, Chesapeake City Council voted to include an advisory referendum on the ballot. It...
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Norfolk to consider reopening parts of Barraud Park after renovation delays
After project delays, Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander has asked the city to partially reopen parts...
Offshore wind industry says ‘misinformation’ from foes is a strong headwind it must fight
During the first day of a national offshore wind conference Tuesday in New Jersey, numerous...
These artificial reefs off a New York City beach help sea creatures. They might also save lives
Funded with $111 million in Sandy recovery money, the “Living Breakwaters” constructed about 1,000 feet...
Suffolk hosts recycling drive in November
The event at 800 Carolina Road is free, but attendees are encouraged to bring food...
Dominion buys Avangrid’s Kitty Hawk North offshore wind lease area for $160 million
The Avangrid offshore wind project faced opposition to its proposed Sandbridge cable landing to connect...
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Hampton Roads largely avoids drought problems faced by other parts of Virginia
While much of the state has dealt with drought conditions for the past few months,...
One of Outer Banks’ oldest wild horses, believed to be nearly 40, dies
Flint, one of the Outer Banks' oldest wild horses and a prolific stallion in his...
Can protections be reinstated for Jockey’s Ridge, the East Coast’s largest dune system? N.C. group wants input.
North Carolina's Coastal Resources Commission wants the public's input on reinstating environmental protections for Jockey's...