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National Severe Weather Preparedness Week
Are you ready for the kinds of severe weather that could impact the area where you live? National Severe Weather Preparedness Week takes place from March 3-9, 2013. This is a great time for you and...
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Spring Cleaning
How much hazardous waste does the average American household accumulate in one year? The typical home accumulates over 20 pounds of household hazardous waste in just one year! Think of paints,...
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Spotting Spring Migrants (Gulf Coast and Southeast)
This is the time of year when migratory birds are on the move! Migratory birds are traveling from their wintering grounds in Mexico, Central and South America to the U.S. and Canada, where they feast...
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Virginia’s Rivers
Did you know that Virginia is home to more than 49,000 miles of rivers? Freshwater rivers and streams sustain our communities by providing drinking and irrigation water, wildlife habitat, recreational...
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Protecting Pollinators
The next time you bite into a slice of melon or take a sip of coffee, think about this: Worldwide, about 1000 plants used for food, beverages, spices, fibers and medicines need to be pollinated by...
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Lightning Safety Awareness Week –“When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors!”
Summer is the season to be outside. Warm weather compels us to run, swim, hike and ride, and the long hours of sunlight provide ample time to enjoy this most active of seasons. Summer is also prime...
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Household Energy Use (DE, DC, FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA, WV)
Households in the South Atlantic region – Delaware, DC, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia – spent an average of just over 2000 dollars on energy in...
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America Recycles Day
America Recycles Day is November 15! When you hear the word recycle, you probably think of things like paper, plastic, aluminum and glass. But did you know that motor oil, electronics, batteries and...
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Holiday LEDs
Colorful neighborhood lighting displays and glowing trees are a sign of the season. But all those twinkling lights can drive up energy demand and result in big home energy bills. Viewer Tip: What’s a...
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