This Winter vs Last Winter
Whatâs driving the parade of nasty storms across the US this winter, why those storms are mostly missing the mid-Atlantic states, weâll compare this winter to previous winters and weâll ask the question: Is Puxatawney Phil all washed up and is there an animal out there that can do a better job of predicting the end of winter?
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NOAAâs Prediction for the Nationâs Weather this Winter
We’ll look at a very unusual hurricane season in the Atlantic Basin, weâll see how forest fires in California are affecting thunderstorms in the nation’s mid-section, weâll talk about how the moon is moving away from the earth and what that could mean for our planet and weâll look at NOAAâs prediction for the nationâs weather this winter.
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Winchester retains Tree City USA status
The City of Winchester was named part of Tree City USA for the 40th year.
The Tree City USA program helps communities with their four step framework to maintain and grow tree cover.
Those steps include maintaining a tree board, having a community tree ordinance, spending $2 per capita on urban forestry and celebrating Arbor Day.
Some benefits of becoming a Tree City include up to 40% absorption of traffic sounds, 25% reduction in energy costs by shading buildings and shielding them from wind, rising property values, and absorption of carbon dioxide to combat climate change.
Residents can help Winchesterâs status by participating in the Adopt- A-Tree or the Right Tree Right Place program and stopping the spread of Spotted Lanternflies.
To learn more about those programs, click here.
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Why Does a Spring Rain Smell So Good?
May weather, heat islands in MD, why does a spring rain smell so good, retired hurricane names and is Tornado Ally moving in our direction?
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A Deep Dive into Thunderstorms
This month we look at the average weather in April for the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, we’ll take a deep dive into thunderstorms and we’ll talk about making our towns and cities more like sponges as a way of combating climate change!
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Chesapeake Bay Program pushes forward
Governor Ralph Northam and the other members of the Chesapeake Executive Council met yesterday to sign a directive for the Chesapeake Bay Program.
The meeting served to address the threat of climate change and how it affects the Bay.
Governor Northam is proud of the actions taken so far.
Over $700 million dollars has already been invested in the Chesapeake Bay which has shown positive impacts.
A clean bay can generate more than $22 billion dollars each year from improved fishing, increased property value, and reduced water filtration costs.
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