Climate Corner: West Virginia residents deserve answers
Nov 29, 2025 Randi Pokladnik editorial@newsandsentinel.com Residents of West Virginia are seeking answers to their questions about proposed data centers/ power plants in their communities. These include a 500-acre data center in Tucker County, the 150-acre ammonia plant… Read More
Climate Corner: Bird migration about more than just the seasons
Nov 22, 2025 Dawn Hewitt editorial@newsandsentinel.com Just about every morning, I walk my dogs past Oak Grove Cemetery in Marietta. By far the most numerous birds I encounter are vultures, both turkey and black. It is not unusual… Read More
Climate Corner: Gratitude, truth and a warming world Reclaiming the real story of Thanksgiving – and what it teaches us about living in balance with the Earth
Nov 15, 2025 Jean Ambrose editorial@newsandsentinel.com This time of year brings with it one of America’s most enduring stories — one we tell ourselves to feel better. The story of the “First Thanksgiving,” as many of us learned… Read More
Climate Corner: Life is sweeter with chocolate
Oct 25, 2025 Linda Eve Seth editorial@newsandsentinel.com As long as there is chocolate, there will be happiness. – Wayne Gerard Trotman Over the past several years I have written here about the impact of climate change on many… Read More
Climate Corner: Yes, WE are the problem
Oct 18, 2025 Eric Engle editorial@newsandsentinel.com I’ve been voraciously consuming content on climate change and related phenomena (books, articles, documentaries, lectures, etc.) for at least the last 10 years, with this month being the 10-year anniversary of the… Read More
Climate Corner: The truth matters
Oct 11, 2025 Giulia Mannarino editorial@newsandsentinel.com The war on climate science has returned with a vengeance. The Energy Department recently banned several words including “climate change” and “emissions.” Bipartisan-approved renewable energy projects are being canceled. Environmental agencies are… Read More
MOV Climate Corner: The economics of climate change
Oct 4, 2025 Vic Elam (published as local column in Marietta Times) Climate change and economic growth are often thought of as opposing forces, but there is growing evidence that ambitious climate action can not only protect the environment… Read More
Posted: December 6, 2025 by main_y0ke11
Climate Corner: Time to pass Ohio River Basin Restoration Act
Dec 6, 2025 Charlise Robinson editorial@newsandsentinel.com For generations, the Ohio River has been the pulse of our region. It powers our economy, supplies drinking water to millions, supports thriving communities, and defines who we are. Yet despite its… Read More