Environment

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (1680+ words) By Jack Kiyonaga | Alexandria Journalism Project More than 14,000 different types of potentially hazardous chemicals known as PFAS have been used in an array of products like nonstick pans, firefighting foam, cosmetics, food packaging and more since the 1940s. They now exist…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (277+ words) Public service authorities across Virginia and beyond take actions all the time to keep drinking water safe for residents. And the Western Virginia Water Authority now has a new tool in its arsenal when it comes to that fight. Carvins…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (71+ words) Landowners’ concerns are growing as Entergy considers building a large-scale electricity transmission line spanning Richland Parish and Rapides Parish. Louisiana landowners oppose transmission line meant to support Meta’s data center ATRANS bus pulled from service after bed bug video on…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (96+ words) The North Louisiana Master Gardeners are accepting applications for their community grant program, offering $300-$6,000 for projects promoting beautification, horticultural education, sustainable gardening, or enhancing public green spaces. Eligible organizations include schools, nonprofits, and garden clubs. Apply by October 30th; projects must…...

2+ week, 15+ hour ago   (337+ words) As the nights grow cooler, our technicians are finding more signs of mice and rats at homes across Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia. A sound in the wall or a few droppings does not tell the whole story. The place,…...

2+ week, 18+ hour ago   (253+ words) Today, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger released an energy plan which demonstrates the administration’s priorities. (Richmond, Virginia – October 1, 2026) Today, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger released an energy plan which demonstrates the administration’s priorities and pathways to meeting Virginia’s clean energy goals…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (159+ words) NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser just announced a new partnership with all the Sonic's across the state. The Keep Louisiana Beautiful Foundation and Sonic are launching their Louisiana Blue Pelican Sonic Slush drink. The drink will be…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (382+ words) The bald cypress, commonly found in Louisiana's swampy areas, was designated the official state tree of Louisiana in 1963. Unlike most conifers, which are evergreens, the bald cypress is a deciduous tree, meaning it loses its needles in the fall and…...

3+ week, 3+ min ago   (237+ words) BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Fish consumption advisories have been issued for seven waterways in Louisiana. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality issued the advisory following the results from recent fish tissue sampling,…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (479+ words) The proposed Starwood Plaza 500 data center off Edsall Road, next to the Alexandria-Fairfax border, could threaten the quality of life and health of thousands of nearby residents, as well as patients and staff at the new Inova hospital. The project…...