WV: Oceans
Trump Would Cut Hurricane-Tracking Agencies
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- President Trump's proposed budget would cut nearly $1 billion from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. That …
Global Warming Might Keep Us from Passing the Oyster Dressing
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Climate change may be a threat to one holiday favorite - oyster dressing. According to a new report by the National Wildlife …
Cleaning Up Farm Runoff Crucial to Chesapeake Bay
HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. – A federal court victory has cleared the way for what conservationists say needs to happen on farms within the Chesapeake …
Climate Change: Threat to National Security, Says Pentagon
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Global warming is turning up the heat on national security, according to the Pentagon. Factors that military strategists …
"Osprey Cam" Shows Chesapeake Bay Reality TV
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - They've been called Chesapeake Bay's newest and most popular reality TV stars. Online viewers in 60 countries have watched the …
$50 Million Milestone for Chesapeake Bay
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – A $50 million milestone is being marked this week. That's the total amount of grants awarded by the Chesapeake Bay Trust (…
'Getting to the Bottom' of Marcellus Shale Drilling
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The West Virginia state Legislature has failed to pass regulation of Marcellus Shale hydraulic fracturing, and now landowners and …
Will Byrd’s Replacement Follow His Lead on Energy Legislation?
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - The last important vote the late Senator Robert Byrd made before his death was to ensure that the U.S. Environmental Protection …
Mine Accidents, Oil Slicks Related To Declining Supplies?
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - So far this year, the U.S. has seen the worst oil spill in its history and the worst coal mine accident in four decades. Some …
Environmental Health Risks: Not Just Cancer
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A recent report delivered to President Obama by a special panel appointed by President Bush warned that the risk of cancer from …