EPA Continues to Collect Hazardous Materials, Releases Collection Dates/ Locations
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2015 MMES Cohort Publishes Study in Major Scientific Journal
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Beach Advisory for November 6-9
V.I. Energy Office Extends Renewable Energy Rebates, Weatherization Programs
DPNR, EPA, Coast Guard Plan to Remove Damaged Vessels Throughout Territory
Beach Advisory for October 16-20
Coastweeks and CZM Partner to Recycle Plastics
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That is why the absence of a sense of urgency in the territory – a chronic problem across multiple areas and sectors – is so disturbing. While other places have moved to plan and implement actions to harden infrastructure, tighten building codes and improve design, here is what the Virgin Islands – in the words of the incumbent governor – has done: established an Office of Climate Change (almost four years ago,) which will hold its first meeting this month. Being the land of task forces, committees, councils and dysfunctional boards has never worked in the past. It won’t work in the future. And the stakes are now much higher.
Opinion: There's Something to Say About What the Candidates Say About Climate Change
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The challenges and threats posed by climate change are a near certainty. Does the U.S. Virgin Islands have what it takes to deal with the challenge?
