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Scientists Expect Smaller Dead Zones In Chesapeake Bay

11:44 AM, Jun 19, 2013

The areas of low-oxygen threaten the Bay's population of crabs, oysters and other fisheries

Environmental Design Group Opens National HQ In Va

6:35 AM, Jun 18, 2013

A nonprofit group that focuses on environmental design is opening is first permanent headquarters in Virginia.

Solar Powered Plane Pays a Visit In Va.

5:15 PM, Jun 17, 2013

The Solar Impulse is the first airplane ever built that can fly day and night without a drop of fuel.

Whey From NY's Greek Yogurt Used To Produce Power

11:59 AM, Jun 14, 2013

Yogurt makers commonly ship it back to farms for use as feed and fertilizer. But whey also is being used to generate power in several places.

Nearly 1 Million NY Residents Could Be In Flood Zone

11:35 AM, Jun 11, 2013

New projections show a quarter of the Big apple could be underwater by the 2050s

Energy Emissions Rose To Record High In 2012

11:29 AM, Jun 11, 2013

Even though the U.S. posted its lowest emissions since the mid-1990s, the world's carbon dioxide emissions rose to record levels

Cleanup Work After BP Oil Spill Ending In 3 States

12:49 PM, Jun 10, 2013

BP PLC says cleanup work is ending in three of the states affected by the company's massive 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

EPA Calls For Billions To Upgrade Aging Water Systems

12:33 PM, Jun 5, 2013

The agency says we need to spend nearly $400 billion over the next 20 years to protect the U.S. drinking water supply

Solar Plane Lands Successfully In St. Louis

8:46 AM, Jun 4, 2013

A solar-powered plane attempting to fly across the United States has landed at Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.

Solar Plane Leaves Texas For St. Louis

6:59 AM, Jun 3, 2013

The Solar Impulse took off early Monday from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport bound for Lambert-St. Louis International Airport.

Help Clean The Bay This Weekend

2:45 PM, May 31, 2013

You have a chance to get outside and help two great causes in  Clean The Bay and National Trail Day this weekend

SW Va Jail Unveils Rooftop Solar Thermal Panels

7:38 AM, May 31, 2013

The Southwest Virginia Regional Jail authority unveiled the panels during a ceremony Thursday at the regional jail in Duffield.

Cheap Leases Aim To Jump Start Electric Vehicle Sales

12:43 PM, May 30, 2013

Monthly leases are being cut and companies are tossing in extras like home charging stations and unlimited mileage

Va. Landmark Natural Bridge Up For Sale

8:08 AM, May 23, 2013

The privately owned Natural Bridge in Rockbridge County is being put on the market, along with Natural Bridge Caverns and a 150-room hotel.

Solar Plane Completes 2nd Leg Of Trip In Texas

7:40 AM, May 23, 2013

The Solar Impulse is making the first attempt by a solar airplane capable of flying day and night without fuel to fly across the U.S.

Warner Bill Aimed At Tracking Bay Restoration

10:04 AM, May 22, 2013

Sen. Warner says the legislation would require the Office of Management and Budget to compare costs and the performance of restoration activities by various federal agencies involved in the massive environmental endeavor.

Settlement Addresses Contamination At Va. Site

7:00 AM, May 22, 2013

Land and groundwater use at a former circuit board manufacturing facility near Richmond will be restricted because of contamination.

Tesla May Repay US Loan Years Early

6:55 AM, May 21, 2013

Elon Musk tweeted that the company will "probably" repay its Energy Department loan as early as Thursday.

DC Bike To Work Day Hits Record Attendance

7:28 PM, May 17, 2013

More than 14,000 people signed up to ditch their four wheels on Friday in favor of two.

Md. Man Commutes By Rowing Along Anacostia River

6:52 PM, May 17, 2013

68-year-old Gabe Horchler has been commuting to work on the Anacostia River since 1999.