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Two Virginia Tech researchers named state's top scientists
Two Virginia Tech researchers have been named as Virginia's Outstanding Scientists for 2013. Harold E. Burkhart is being honored for his work in forest stand management. He is a university distinguished professor in the Department of Forest Resources...
Tags: Richmond (Richmond, Virginia), Agriculture, Science and Technology, Science, Bob McDonnell
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Environmental group says don't "blow" this opportunity when it comes to wind energy incentives
reporter"Our message today to Congress, don't throw wind off the fiscal cliff," says Sarah Bucci, Environment Virginia. The clock is ticking and this group doesn't want to be caught under the buzzer. Explains Bucci, "Incentives are benefits in place to build...Tags: Solar Energy, Tax Credits, Global Change, Energy Saving, Conservation
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Cows at Virginia Tech could be mooving
WDBJ7 New River Valley ReporterDriving into Blacksburg off U.S. 460, folks have always seen plenty of cattle from the Virginia Tech dairy farm. But the cows could be moo-ving! Virginia Tech says it needs all that land - prime land - for brand new buildings and research sites. You...Tags: Blacksburg, Agriculture, Virginia Tech, Science and Technology
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Dry weather means extra caution this July 4th
As dry conditions continue across the state, Virginia Department of Forestry is urging extra caution this July 4th when it comes to outdoor flames and setting off individual fireworks displays. The lack of rain, combined with the recent downed trees...
Tags: Weather, Weather Reports, Environmental Issues, Natural Resource Industry, Forests
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UPDATED: Brush fire burning near Radford contained, cause identified
UPDATED 8:35pm: The Virginia Department of Forestry says a brush fire that began Monday evening east of Radford, was caused by a person cutting junk with a cutting torch. The fire is contained as of 8:30pm Monday. A total of 18 acres burned. At one...
Tags: Radford (Radford, Virginia), Environmental Issues, Natural Resource Industry, Forests, Agriculture
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UPDATED: Rain helping firefighters contain wildfires
A steady rain is helping firefighters put out wildfires in Virginia. More than a half-inch of rain is expected to fall throughout Wednesday. Despite the rain, smoke from parts of the fires may be visible for days. Crews that came from 29 states will...
Tags: Bedford (Bedford, Virginia), Alleghany County (Virginia), Natural Resource Industry, Bedford County (Virginia), Religious Festivals
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New plant research center to grow careers in Martinsville
WDBJ7 ReporterPlant researchers are hoping lettuce will help grow jobs in Martinsville. The vegetable is under the spotlight at the new Agriculture Research Center. It's a test facility from Patrick Henry Community College where researchers are growing plants using...Tags: Martinsville (Martinsville, Virginia), Agriculture, Science and Technology, Patrick Henry, Lettuce
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Record numbers of Virginia products are headed overseas
ReporterVirginia set a record for international agricultural exports in 2011. Agricultural exports exceeded $2 billion last year, that's 2% higher than the previous record set in 2009, according to the Governor's office. One reason for the increase is that some...Tags: Companies and Corporations, Executive Branch, Government, Agriculture, Science and Technology
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UPDATED: Brush fire on Poor Mountain 60 percent contained
UPDATE: Saturday 5:00pm:
The Forestry Department tells WBDJ7 that about 60 percent of the fire burning on Poor Mountain in Roanoke County is now contained.
Crews are working on backburning so that the fire will not get bigger.
They plan to continue...Tags: Roanoke (Roanoke, Virginia), Environmental Issues, Roanoke County, Natural Resource Industry, Forests
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Virginia State Fair is forced into bankruptcy
WDBJ7 Senior ReporterIt now appears that bankrutpcy will claim a 156-year tradition. The State Fair of Virginia has failed to reach an agreement with its creditors, and the non-profit organization has now laid off its staff. Rights to the State Fair, the Strawberyy Hill...Tags: Bankruptcy, Science and Technology
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Another license plate option for Virginia drivers
Virginia drivers have another license plate option.
Already car owners have more than 200-specialty plates to choose from. Now, the group "Trees Virginia" is giving them one more.
Money from the "Virginia Loves Trees" tags would support community and...Tags: Environmental Issues, Natural Resource Industry, Forests, Agriculture, Forestry and Timber
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UPDATED: Crews mopping up brush fire in Botetourt County
A brush fire that burned about five acres in Botetourt County is being mopped up. The Virginia Department of Forestry says state crews and local firefighters are working the fire on Purgatory Mountain near Arcadia.
State forestry officials say the...Tags: Environmental Issues, Natural Resource Industry, Forests, Agriculture, Forestry and Timber
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