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In 1898, Chesapeake Bay was so full of oysters that one grew on a lost set of dentures; today, more than 99% of the historic native population has disappeared
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (535+ words) In 1898, a dredging boat pulling debris from the floor of the Chesapeake Bay made a discovery that looked like something from a biological nightmare: a set of human dentures with a live oyster firmly attached to them....
New study tells us what’s up with what’s going down with the sinking Chesapeake Bay
7+ mon, 3+ day ago (377+ words) Michelle Basch | [email protected] February 10, 2026, 6:40 AM It has long been known that the Chesapeake Bay region is sinking, and an extensive new study led by Virginia Tech now details how fast, with rates that vary widely. The Virginia Tech study highlights…...
Virginia set to rejoin RGGI as utilities prepare to pass the cost back to ratepayers
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (176+ words) (VIRGINIA MERCURY) - Virginia is poised to reenter the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative this summer, a move that could again add a monthly charge to electricity customers’ bills as utilities resume buying carbon credits. State officials expect the commonwealth to participate…...
Bill would help create Virginia coastal policy amid rising sea level
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (725+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — There could soon be statewide guidance on how to tackle issues that shape marine policy and advise on habitat, wetlands and coastal resilience policies. Del. Alex Askew, D-Norfolk, introduced House Bill 390 to form a committee of 10 science, environmental,…...