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Radford man found guilty of aggravated murder in 2020 death of 2-year-old

The verdict in the case of a Radford man accused of killing a two-year-old girl has been decided.

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Radford man found guilty of aggravated murder in 2020 death of 2-year-old

2 high wind watches in effect for 21 regions in the area

EARTH DAY


Biden kicks off $3 billion plan to boost battery production for electric vehicles

The White House plan to accelerate battery production is part of a broader effort to shift the country away from gas-powered cars to electric vehicles.

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Biden blocks sales of inefficient lightbulbs, reversing Trump-era policy

The Energy Department said its new energy-efficiency standards will save consumers $3 billion each year in utility costs.

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These students are working to eliminate plastic in their lives, one bottle at a time

While we set aside one day a year to celebrate Earth Day and focus on ways each of us can protect our planet, there are things we can do every day that are simple and meaningful.

Earth Day Roanoke celebration teaches people how to reduce waste

More than a thousand people crowded the streets of Grandin Village to celebrate the planet we all live on.

7 Photo Stories That Will Challenge Your View Of The World

Here are some of the most interesting and powerful photo stories from across the internet.View Entire Post โ€บ

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Clean Valley Council celebrates Earth Day in Roanoke

Roanokeโ€™s Clean Valley Council is pushing to keep the planet clean and green and they want people to take Earth Day seriously.

How Can We Live A More Sustainable Lifestyle?

According to EPA, the average American produces around 4.5 pounds of trash each day.

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How Can We Live A More Sustainable Lifestyle?

According to EPA, the average American produces around 4.5 pounds of trash each day.

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Virginia Tech students celebrate Earth Day by helping set a world record live on the TODAY Show

Virginia Tech students celebrate Earth Day by helping set a world record.

Earth Day 2022: 60 Minutes revisits climate change reporting archive

To mark this Earth Day, 60 Minutes looks back on our reporting on climate change and the environment over the years.

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Companies say they're going green. Here's how to tell if they measure up.

That "vegan" shampoo in a bottle "made of recycled materials" might not be as eco-friendly as you think.

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Ah-choo! Warming trend leads to longer pollen season in Southwest, Central Virginia

Tree pollen continues to be more than a nuisance in the spring months

Always wanted to start composting? This is how you can begin

You probably already recycle, and itโ€™s absolutely an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint, but are there any more things you could be doing around the house to be a little bit more green?

Watch how climate change has impacted Earth since 1984

With Earth Day 2021 rapidly approaching, Google Earth has released a feature that might really open some eyes when it comes to how certain parts of the globe have changed in recent decades.

What exactly is a composting toilet, and should I switch to one?

If youโ€™re like me, youโ€™re always thinking of ways that you can live your life a little bit more โ€œgreen.โ€

Share with us your favorite nature photos for Earth Day

Earth -- isnโ€™t it a great place to live?

The First Earth Day Changed the World. Hereโ€™s What We Can Learn from It.

We asked one of the original Earth Day organizers for ideas on how to bring back urgency to the movement during a moment thatโ€™s more dire than ever

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Biden will order a study of old-growth forests in an Earth Day executive action

America's oldest trees store vast amounts of carbon. Counting them is the first step to preserving them, says the Biden administration.

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City of Roanoke, NOAA partner to help cool down the hottest parts of the city

Urban areas can run 10 to 15 degrees hotter than their rural counterparts in the summertime

Easy daily habits to save our planet in honor of Earth Day

But if you shortened your shower by a single minute, you can save 60 gallons of water per month.

Repurposing stinky methane gas from Roanoke Valley landfill

The EPA says landfill gas can be captured, converted, and used as a renewable energy resource

Beautiful Earth Day precedes summer-like Sunday, Monday

Temperatures make a run at 90ยฐ in some spots Sunday and Monday afternoons

The environmental disaster that inspired Earth Dayโ€™s creation

This oil spill in Santa Monica was the worst in U.S. waters at the time.

AAA lets customers replace their battery and plant a tree at the same time with new campaign

AAA will be celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day this year with it Batteries for Trees campaign.

ICYMI: A look back at Sunday's 60 Minutes

U.S. officials warn about potential Russian cyberattacks on American soil; CEO Herbert Diess on the future of Volkswagen; Companies racing to develop eVTOL "air taxis"

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The Hidden Life Of Trees

As Earth Day approaches, this documentary will have you looking at trees in a completely different way.

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The Hidden Life Of Trees

As Earth Day approaches, this documentary will have you looking at trees in a completely different way.

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WSLS 10 goes green for Earth Day - literally!

WSLS 10 is going green for Earth Day - literally! - in honor of Earth Day.

How to celebrate Earth Day at Disneyโ€™s Animal Kingdom

Walt Disney World is preparing to celebrate Earth Day at its Animal Kingdom theme park.

Have you been โ€˜wishcycling?โ€™ Itโ€™s likely doing more harm than good

Friday marks Earth Day, and according to data released by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2018, the recycling rate in the U.S. was 32.1%, down from 34.5% in 2015.

New tool estimates solar and wind power production based on weather forecasts

Happy Monday and welcome to another edition of the Beyond The Forecast newsletter! Weโ€™ve been talking a lot about sustainable sources of energy lately, due to Earth Day last week.

Washington, D.C.'s Tidal Basin faces uncertain future with rising waters

Water levels near the nation's capital are rising faster than almost anywhere else on the East Coast.

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Blacksburg Transit launches five electric buses on Earth Day

The newest members of the Blacksburg Transit fleet may look like any other bus, but theyโ€™re actually helping the environment.

Weighing the short-term cost vs. the long-term benefits of solar energy

One Wytheville family is the proud owner of a new solar panel system, thanks to Baseline Solar Solutions

Statement by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland on Earth Day

Today, as billions of people around the world celebrate Earth Day, I want to acknowledge Department of Justice attorneys, investigators, and professional staff who work every day to advance the cause of justice by enforcing those laws. Although environmental crime and injustice can happen anywhere, communities of color, low-income communities, and tribal communities often bear the highest burden of the harm caused by environmental crime, pollution, and climate change. Earlier this week, I was proud to join EPA Administrator Michael Regan in announcing the nationโ€™s first-ever Environmental Crime Victim Assistance Program. On this 51st Earth Day celebration, we honor our mission by advancing the cause of environmental justice. Read the Attorney Generalโ€™s remarks at the DOJ-EPA Listening Session on Promoting Justice for Victims of Environmental Crime here.

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How deforestation is impacting our health as a planet -- and quickly

The consequences that come with deforestation affect everything from nutrition to infections.

Tips on how to incorporate more plants in your diet

Join Megan and Lindsey as they chat about ways to break the habit of stress eating, how you can win tickets to Dollywood, and tips on how to eat more plants and less meat.

On Earth Day, NASA reminds us how we're all connected

NASA scientists, astronauts and musician Shawn Mendes teamed up this Earth Day to remind us how planet Earth connects us all.

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Thinking of planting a tree for Earth Day? Consider The Canopy Project

Planting a tree sounds like a nice idea in theory, but what if youโ€™re not sure what kind to plant, or where to put it? What if you live in a downtown apartment and you just donโ€™t know what would be most helpful?

5 ways to make your home more environmentally efficient, sustainable

Thereโ€™s often no place like home, although that sentiment can sometimes fade when a house starts to rack up energy bills and breaks down in places over the course of time.

The Latest: Mayors ask Biden for consult on climate migrants

The mayors of a dozen major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles, New York City and San Diego, are asking President Joe Biden to consult them as the administration studies how to identify and resettle people displaced by drought, rising seas and other effects of climate change.

Celebrate Earth Day 2021 with this 'beau-tree-ful' Google Doodle

Earth Day 2021 is here and the folks at Google hope it plants a tree in your heart with this adorable Google doodle.

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PHOTOS: Celebrating Earth Day with pictures of Virginiaโ€™s natural beauty

Thank you for sending in some pictures of the natural beauty our area has to offer.

How โ€˜upcyclingโ€™ household items can take your home decor to new levels

While many understandably focus on recycling during Earth Day, โ€œupcyclingโ€ can be just as valuable of a preservation tool.

Earth Day events in the Roanoke area

Earth Day puts a spotlight on the planetโ€™s health, and often makes us think about what we can do to help out.

Want to find a cleanup for Earth Day? Want to post your own? Try this tool

Looking to do something in honor of Earth Day? It can feel daunting, like, โ€œWhat could I possibly do that will help the planet?โ€

Traditionally red Texas experiencing green jobs boom

The Lone Star state is quickly becoming the blueprint for a new type of blue-collar worker.

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Ziggy Marley happy to be part of Earth Day concert

The pandemic canโ€™t stop Ziggy Marley from celebrating the Earth.

Climate change fueling migration from Central America

The White House will mark Earth Day this week by hosting international leaders for a virtual climate summit. But three countries that experts say are fueling the immigration crisis at the southern border aren't on the list. CBS News climate and energy reporter Cara Korte joins "CBSN AM" with more.

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Our area has warmed 1-3 degrees since the first Earth Day in 1970

We're more mindful of the environment and climate now, but temperatures are still warming.

Thinking of going to a national park? These 6 days are free in 2021

Want to get outside? Or are you looking to plan a little getaway? The countryโ€™s national parks are incredible places to consider.

"CBS This Morning" brings stories from around the globe for Earth Day

For the 51st celebration of Earth Day, CBS News correspondents span the globe to report on the state of our planet. From Nairobi to New York Harbor, we'll show you how our environment is being affected by climate change and what steps are being taken to help heal the planet. Tune in all week for our in-depth coverage.

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Roanoke Valleyโ€™s newest 5K features community cleanup for Earth Day

The Roanoke Valleyโ€™s newest 5K requires you to roll up your sleeves, throw some gloves on and grab a garbage bag. The goal is to get families, friends and coworkers together to pick up trash in honor of Earth Day on April 22.

NASA, Lego celebrate Earth Day's 50th anniversary with 'Build A Planet' challenge

NASA and Lego announced the toy company's new "Build a Planet" activity on Wednesday (April 22), the 50th annual Earth Day. "The Lego Group is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day by asking builders to think globally," the company said in a statement. Today's challenge is to Build A Planet... Earth, or beyond!" Todays #LetsBuildTogether challenge is to BUILD A PLANET... Earth or beyond! The Earth Day Build A Planet challenge continues the partnership between NASA and Lego that has included astronauts assembling Lego kits on the International Space Station and Lego minifigures being launched to Jupiter on board NASA's Juno probe .

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On 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, the Justice Departments Environment and Natural Resources Division Celebrates Achievements in Environmental Law

On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the Department of Justices Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) celebrated its latest accomplishments and reflected on half a century of the divisions impact on environmental and natural resource law in the United States. Fifty years ago, on April 22, 1970, over 20 million people participated in a wide variety of public gatherings as part of the nations first Earth Day. From coast to coast, the American people provided a powerful civic response to environmental degradation and a clear demand for broad national measures to protect the environment and conserve natural resources. The achievements described in the report continue to highlight ENRDs efforts to advance environmental values since the first Earth Day in 1970. Watch a Video about ENRDs history since the first Earth Day here .

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Earth science is more important than ever (op-ed)

Our satellites in space gathering data and images of our home planet unite us in ways that are more important now than ever. From space, we see Earth as one comprehensive system with complex interactions among land, ocean, ice and atmosphere. Celebrate our planet with these online activitiesMore: How Apollo 8's 'Earthrise' photo helped spark the first Earth DayAt NASA, we have 20 Earth-observation missions on orbit, including instruments aboard the International Space Station . Indeed, one can argue that the knowledge of our Earth generated from satellites represents one of the greatest scientific achievements of our time. All of us will continue to share the same air and the same destiny as humans aboard this spaceship we call Earth.

space.com

Earth Day at 50: How Apollo 8's 'Earthrise' photo helped spark the first celebration

The roots of Earth Day extend all the way out to the moon. Among other results, that momentum led to the first Earth Day, which was celebrated 50 years ago today, on April 22, 1970. Earth Day is now celebrated all over the world; it went global in 1990. And, while the coronavirus pandemic has made this year's Earth Day a mostly online experience, there are still lots of ways to participate. Find the right digital event for you via this search tool produced by the Earth Day Network.

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Earth Day organizers say we should celebrate 50th anniversary online -- so, how do we do that?

Have you ever celebrated Earth Day, perhaps by planting a tree or doing something good for the environment? Considering the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic, the Earth Day Network has announced a shift to โ€œglobal digital mobilizations.โ€Itโ€™ll be Digital Earth Day! Earth Day Network will provide live coverage of these โ€œglobal digital mobilizations," which you can follow on its social media accounts. But organizers still want to โ€œmobilize millions in a call for transformative action for our planet.โ€โ€œAt Earth Day Network, the health and safety of volunteers and participants in Earth Day events is our top concern. Thatโ€™s now been postponed to October 24-25, 2020 to mark the half birthday of Earth Day.

Earth Day 2020! Celebrate our home planet with these online activities

Most of us won't be venturing into the great outdoors on Wednesday (April 22), but you can still celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in style. (Image credit: NASA/NOAA)"Fifty years ago, people around the world celebrated the first Earth Day (April 22, 1970). "As we plan for Earth Day 2020, NASA continues that outreach to young people and their mentors by pulling together various resources from across the agency into this online Earth Day Toolkit," they added. You can find the right online Earth Day event for you via a search tool produced by the Earth Day Network . Happy hunting, and happy Earth Day!

space.com

Earth Day organizers say we should celebrate 50th anniversary online -- so, how do we do that?

Have you ever celebrated Earth Day, perhaps by planting a tree or doing something good for the environment? Considering the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic, the Earth Day Network has announced a shift to โ€œglobal digital mobilizations.โ€Itโ€™ll be Digital Earth Day! Earth Day Network will provide live coverage of these โ€œglobal digital mobilizations," which you can follow on its social media accounts. But organizers still want to โ€œmobilize millions in a call for transformative action for our planet.โ€โ€œAt Earth Day Network, the health and safety of volunteers and participants in Earth Day events is our top concern. Thatโ€™s now been postponed to October 24-25, 2020 to mark the half birthday of Earth Day.

Calendar: Week of April 18

Charles Osgood looks at some notable events of the week ahead, including the deadline for filing your 2015 income taxes, President Obama's overseas trip to Saudi Arabia, Britain and Germany, and Earth Day.

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Obama warns climate change "can no longer be denied"

Ahead of Earth Day, the president wants America to focus on the dangers of global warming

cbsnews.com

McDonald's suffers first quarter sales slump

McDonald's suffers first quarter sales slump The fast food chain blames severe weather and steeper competition in the U.S., plus Netflix raises prices and Google launches Earth Day challenge on today's MoneyWatch report.

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