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Published on Oct 5, 2026

Millions of people enjoy West Virginia’s national forests. Trump wants to open up logging just down the road.

The Trump Administration is considering opening more than 180,000 acres of protected West Virginia national forests to logging and construction, a change that could affect wilderness areas in the state enjoyed by millions of people each year. The …

Source: Mountain State Spotlight - West Virginia - Neutral
Published on Oct 3, 2026

Industrialization created a new naming system across West Virginia coalfields

SKELTON, W.Va. — Industrialization changed the names on the map in parts of West Virginia on a scale that researchers have found unusual even among other American coal-producing regions. As railroads and coal companies developed the state’s coalfields in …

Source: West Virginia Explorer - Neutral
Published on 02:15 GMT

Water Bills Surged More Than Other Costs in US Homes Over a Decade

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Source: Truthout - Left-wing
Published on Oct 6, 2026

The World’s Oceans Have ‘Dead Zones’ Now; These Are The Largest

The world's oceans, rivers, and lakes are suffering extensive damage from human activity. Pollution and global warming have taken a heavy toll: many bodies of water now contain vast patches of plastic, and some that once supplied drinking water to …

Source: Yahoo News - Center-left
Published on Oct 6, 2026

Google’s Finnish Forest Clearance Sparks Probe as AI Data Centers Face Growing Backlash

Finland’s northern woods stand quieter now. Over 300 hectares of trees fell there earlier this year. The clearing happened at a site in Muhos where Google plans a major AI data center. But it occurred before regulators finished the required environmental …

Source: WebProNews - Kentucky - Pending
Published on Oct 6, 2026

Oklahoma 1 of 6 states vying for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus

l Southwest Ledger Six states - Oklahoma, Utah, Louisiana, Tennessee, Idaho and West Virginia - are vying for a potential Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus. The U.S. Department of Energy has requested information from states interested in hosting one of …

Source: Southwest Ledger - Oklahoma - Pending
Published on Sep 30, 2026

From Purcellville to West Virginia

Inside Chapman’s Move Into Data Centers and Energy Infrastructure By Valerie Cury For more than a decade, Casey Chapman has been a familiar figure in Purcellville’s development industry. Chapman, his brother Sam Chapman and business partner Aaron McCleary …

Source: Blue Ridge Leader - Virginia - Neutral
Published on Oct 6, 2026

Surging Water Costs amid the US Affordability Crisis

What You’ll Learn From This Report Summary And Key Findings We compiled and analyzed water billing data for the 500 largest community water systems in 2025 Summary Households across the United States are grappling with rising drinking water bills, …

Source: Food & Water Watch - Neutral
Published on Oct 6, 2026

Tropical Storm Isaias Tracker, Spaghetti Models as US Landfall Forecast

A tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to develop into Tropical Storm Isaias within the next couple of days as forecasters closely monitor its path toward the United States. The system could bring flooding rain, storm surge, damaging …

Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
Published on Oct 6, 2026

Water Bills Surged More Than Other Costs in US Homes Over 10 Years, a ‘Striking’ New Report Shows

Drinking water costs spiked faster than inflation, grocery prices and median household income, researchers at nonprofit Food & Water Watch outlined in a first-of-its-kind report released Tuesday. The average community water system increased household …

Source: Inside Climate News - Left-wing
Published on Oct 2, 2026

Exhibit weaves together clothing, work and the environment

As climate change intensifies, what workers wear to the factory, farm or construction site becomes a question of survival, a dire prospect explored by a new Cornell University Library exhibit. “Weathering the Storm: The Role of Labor in an Era of Climate …

Source: Cornell Chronicle - New York - Neutral
Published on Oct 5, 2026

US Senators propose bipartisan permitting reforms to mixed response from clean energy groups

Senator Shelley Moore Capito (Republican, West Virginia) claimed that the bill “will transform our nation’s ability to power our economy and fuel future growth, while continuing to protect the land, water, and wildlife we all cherish.” Reacting to the …

Source: Energy Storage News - Neutral
Published on Oct 5, 2026

Supreme Court kicks off new term with major climate case

The Supreme Court returns for its new term on Monday, and oral arguments in a major case over the fate of a costly climate change lawsuit brought by Boulder County, Colorado, will kick off a term set to feature several blockbuster legal battles. Suncor …

Source: Colorado Politics - Center-right
Published on Sep 16, 2026

Praise, concerns pour in from West Virginia for repeal of power plant emissions rules

Local News File photo by Steven Allen Adams ROLL BACK LAUDED —The repeal of federal rules governing emissions by electric power plants was praised by West Virginia officials Monday, while environmental groups say the repeal will add to pollution and air …

Source: Weirton Daily Times - West Virginia - Pending
Published on Sep 25, 2026

After Obama-era Chesapeake Bay executive order rescinded, environmental groups brace for fallout

Virginia environmental advocacy organizations are trying to determine the full extent of impacts from President Donald Trump’s rescission of a landmark Chesapeake Bay pollution reduction law last week. “We’re still waiting to find out what all of the …

Source: Virginia Mercury - Center-left
Published on Oct 3, 2026

Corporations Are Dodging Accountability for PFAS Contamination Around the Globe

Truthout is an indispensable resource for activists, movement leaders and workers everywhere. Please make this work possible with a quick donation. This article was originally published by The Lever, an investigative newsroom. If you like this story, sign …

Source: Truthout - Left-wing
Published on Oct 5, 2026

Green New Deal Lovers Beware: Senate Deal Would Cut the Six-Year Stall on Pipelines and Gas Plants to 150 Days

Senate negotiators said Monday they reached a permitting deal that could give opponents of energy projects 150 days to sue instead of six years. Negotiators aim to release the text this week, though a vote is unlikely before the Senate breaks prior to the …

Source: The Western Journal - Right-wing
Published on Oct 2, 2026

Hawaii among states suing over Trump’s repeal of climate rules for power plants

BENJAMIN RASMUSSEN / NEW YORK TIMES Emissions spew from a power plant outside Fruitland, N.M., in October 2025. A coalition of 21 states, including Hawaii, is suing the Trump administration over its rollback of limits on planet-warming emissions from …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii - Neutral
Published on Sep 19, 2026

Chemours settled major pollution cases. In a new lawsuit, Wood County residents say contamination damaged their homes ...

Three months ago, the Chemours Company settled legal challenges with state and federal governments and citizen groups over drinking water contamination. Now, neighbors of the chemical giant’s Wood County plant have proposed a class-action lawsuit alleging …

Source: Mountain State Spotlight - West Virginia - Neutral

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 17:35 GMT

Topsail Nature Preserve reopens following invasive plant treatment

The Topsail Nature Preserve has reopened to the public following the completion of herbicide treatment to control the highly invasive Common Reed (Phragmites australis). The treatment has been completed and visitors may now safely return to the Preserve …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 04:49 GMT

Unregulated Grease Discharge From San Diego Restaurants Raises Environmental Concern for Waterways and Sewers

San Diego restaurants face sewer and environmental concerns from FOG, highlighting proper grease handling, collection and disposal before it reaches drains. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fats, oils and …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 20:24 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation, STIHL Inc. Partner to Expand Fleet of Battery-Powered Tools for Florida’s State Parks

~$250,000 investment will reduce emissions, create quieter environment for visitors and wildlife~ TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rangers from Florida’s award-winning state parks were all smiles on Wednesday …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 21:44 GMT

Discovery Reports New, High-Grade Intersections at Pamour that Further Extend Mineralization Along Strike, to the North, ...

Drilling1 at Pamour Pit continues to confirm and extend mineralization near east and west limits3 West Pit: 40.64 gpt2 over 5.4m2; 3.64 gpt over 9.8m; 11.25 gpt over 10.5m; 2.06 gpt over 13.5m; 1.03 gpt over 17.1m; 3.54 gpt over 6.7m, 1.79 gpt over 14.5m. …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 18:21 GMT

Rebuilding West Valley’s spillway: A model for complex project delivery

At the West Valley Demonstration Project in Western New York, a newly reconstructed spillway is doing work most people will never see: safely directing stormwater away from a critical environmental-remediation site. The Lake 1 Auxiliary Spillway …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 15:05 GMT

Topsail Nature Preserve reopens following invasive plant treatment

The Topsail Nature Preserve has reopened to the public following the completion of herbicide treatment to control the highly invasive Common Reed (Phragmites australis). The treatment has been completed and visitors may now safely return to the Preserve …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 20:46 GMT

US FUSION & Specialty Construction Completes 55-Panel Articulating Block Mattress Installation

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- US FUSION & Specialty Construction Completes 55-Panel Articulating Block Mattress Installation on Fort Lauderdale's New River The Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based …

Distribution channels: Electronics Industry, Energy Industry ...
Published on October 7, 2026 - 19:53 GMT

TCEQ approves fines totaling $2,434,902

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $2,216,394 against 55 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations. Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: 20 air quality, …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 21:54 GMT

Envana and Cleartrace Join Forces to Advance Carbon-Aware Operations for Hard-to-Abate Industries

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Envana today announced the acquisition of Cleartrace Technologies, expanding its industrial AI portfolio across emissions management, clean energy traceability, and expert decision …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Companies ...
Published on October 7, 2026 - 20:24 GMT

Florida State Parks Foundation, STIHL Inc. Partner to Expand Fleet of Battery-Powered Tools for Florida’s State Parks

~$250,000 investment will reduce emissions, create quieter environment for visitors and wildlife~ TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rangers from Florida’s award-winning state parks were all smiles on Wednesday …

Distribution channels: Consumer Goods, Energy Industry ...
Published on October 7, 2026 - 20:00 GMT

Tropical Storm Isaias Likely to Become a Hurricane: The Chopin Law Firm Shares Storm Safety Tips

Chopin Law Firm offers practical guidance for homeowners, drivers, workers, and businesses as the storm heads toward the Gulf Coast NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Tropical Storm Isaias heading toward …

Distribution channels: Companies, Environment ...
Published on October 7, 2026 - 19:26 GMT

Riverside Restaurants Face Frequent and Costly Sewer Backups Linked to Improper Used Cooking Oil Disposal Practices

Riverside restaurants face costly sewer backups as improper grease disposal causes blockages, overflows, emergency repairs, and business disruptions. RIVERSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Every day, Riverside …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 17:14 GMT

The Grease Co Highlights Growing Grease Management Concerns as Aging SoCal Sewer Infrastructure Faces More Failures

Aging SoCal sewer systems face added pressure from restaurant FOG, highlighting proper grease control, used oil collection and licensed recycling and recovery. LOS ANGELES, SAN DIEGO, AND ORANGE, CA, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩…

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 16:52 GMT

New Memoir DAMAGED by James Meuer Sheds Light on PTSD and the Hidden Struggles of First Responders

CA, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Books to Life Marketing proudly announces the release of DAMAGED: A First Responder’s Experiences Handling Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, a raw, powerful, and deeply personal account by …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on October 7, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

Global Resorts Market To Expand At 7.5% CAGR During The Forecast Period

The Business Research Company’s Global Resorts Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The resorts industry has experienced significant …

Distribution channels: Building & Construction Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on October 7, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Industry Veteran Joins Community Solar Platform as Chief Operating Officer

Matthew Bowers will support CSP’s continued growth and operational expansion. ST LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Community Solar Platform (CSP), a leading provider of community solar acquisition, management, and …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Energy Industry ...
Published on October 7, 2026 - 14:43 GMT

Next Hour Garage Door Repair Santa Clarita Voted "Best by Locals"

Top-rated on Yelp and ServiceAgent, Next Hour Garage Door Repair Santa Clarita earns "Best by Locals" for 24/7 overhead door and spring replacement in the SCV. SANTA CLARITA, TX, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

New Independent Energy Website Launches Free Tools to Compare Real-World Energy Costs

Providing consumers with clear, data-based information about energy efficiency, costs, and conservation. SOUTHAMPTON, MA, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Energy Primer (theenergyprimer.com), a self-funded, noncommercial …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 13:45 GMT

Southern Highlands Reserve and Nelson Byrd Woltz Partner to Steward a Vital Southern Appalachian Landscape

New ecological research reveals rare species and globally imperiled habitats across the 120-acre Western North Carolina conservation site. LAKE TOXAWAY, NC, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Southern Highlands Reserve (SHR) …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 13:17 GMT

Garage Door Repair Long Beach By On The Spot Voted "Best by Locals"

Top-rated on Yelp and ServiceAgent, Garage Door Repair Long Beach By On The Spot earns "Best by Locals" for coastal garage door and automatic gate services. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LONG BEACH, CA – …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

COAF Launches The Ararat Circle to Support Expansion of Its SMART Education Model Across Armenia

New recurring-giving community welcomes monthly and annual donors, with a goal of 100 Members by year-end as COAF advances SMART Center vision NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NEW YORK — October 7, 2026 — The …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

New Research Offers Early Scientific Evidence for the ‘Leave the Leaves’ Movement

BUFFALO, NY, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New peer-reviewed research provides some of the first scientific evidence supporting the “Leave the Leaves” movement. It finds that fallen leaves in suburban yards shelter a …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Education ...
Published on October 7, 2026 - 11:56 GMT

Veteran Minister Dr. Donald Whitchard Addresses Cultural Spiritual Decay

Dr. Whitchard calls for biblical literacy as he releases a Luke commentary and prepares for the Dallas Pre-Trib conference. OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In an era defined by rapid information …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Education ...
Published on October 7, 2026 - 11:37 GMT

Las Vegas Blinds, Solar Screens & Shutters Window Coverings Center Voted 'Best by Locals'

Top-rated on Yelp, Las Vegas Blinds, Solar Screens & Shutters Window Coverings Center earns "Best by Locals" across Summerlin and the Las Vegas Valley. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Las Vegas …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

Megagranjas de cerdos en Yucatán: la cronología de un modelo que se expande pese a sus impactos

El cierre en Santa María Chí no frenó el modelo, la explotación y los impactos; sólo cambiaron de territorio CIUDAD DE MéXICO, MEXICO, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mercy For Animals exige que el cierre de la megagranja en Santa María …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on October 7, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

FiveNines Group partners with Nexus Core Systems to develop 20MW data centre in Morocco

UNITED KINGDOM, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LONDON - FiveNines Group is pleased to announce that it is to partner with Nexus Core Systems to oversee the development of a data centre in Morocco. The 20MW facility on the outskirts of …

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Published on October 7, 2026 - 10:18 GMT

L’innovation dans le domaine du carton célébrées lors de la 30e édition de l’European Carton Excellence Award

L’European Carton Excellence Award (ECEA) a célébré sa 30e édition à la Villa Miani de Rome, en récompensant du secteur du carton pliant. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Organisé par Pro Carton, l’Association européenne …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on October 7, 2026 - 10:00 GMT

Powerdot and Hubject Bring Plug&Charge to More than 7,000 Charge Points Across Europe

The Integration enables compatible electric vehicles to start charging automatically when plugged in, without the need for an app or charging card. BERLIN, GERMANY, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Powerdot has integrated its charging …

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