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A chemical compound, hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid, better known by its trade name of GenX, is still showing up in the Roanoke River. Recent studies have shown that exposure to GenX could cause cancer, and it’s extremely difficult to remove from water.
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Southwest Virginia is rich with natural springs. People have long visited here for the mineral baths. But there’s also a long history of people who live…
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Science has shown that exposure to peaceful places in nature can improve our mental health, but a researcher at the University of Virginia is taking it…
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A small army of water rights advocates is holding a summit on water justice in Blacksburg June 1st and 2nd. They're looking to share skills and bring…
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Opponents of two natural gas pipelines in Virginia are vowing to continue fighting the projects, after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission granted…
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Two years ago, Virginia Tech researchers discovered dangerous levels of lead in Flint, Michigan’s drinking water. Now they’ve released what might be the…
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This week, Virginia Beach homeowners and recreational boaters unhappy with large metal oyster farming cages on their beaches and waterways asked state…
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Governor McAuliffe traveled to the Northern Neck this week to fire up the Virginia Oyster Trail. That’s an initiative he announced last year that connects…