Public dog park set to open in Martinsburg West Virginia
The Martinsburg Berkeley County Parks and Recreation Board aims to open the Wurzburg Dog Park by the Fourth of July. Private donors have contributed to park amenities while a keycard system will control access. Total project cost is about 400000 dollars with the park itself priced at 200000 dollars.
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Scarlett Hill
Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation
Travis Hill
Gretchen Wurzburg
Gerald
Sandra Kremer
Ambrose Park
Wall Street
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Martinsburg Mall
Free tire disposal offered in Mercer County June
Mercer County health officials announce no cost tire disposal throughout June to curb mosquito breeding. Locations open 9 AM to 3 PM: Bluefield Parks and Recreation, Princeton Maintenance Garage, Oakvale City Hall, and Lashmeet L M Market. Each vehicle may bring up to 10 tires. rims not allowed.
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Princeton
Bluefield
City of Princeton Maintenance Garage
Driverless cars prompt debate on future of transport
Earth Talk discusses environmental and societal impacts of autonomous vehicles. Proponents cite potential reductions in car ownership and parking needs, lower emissions from optimized routes, and safety gains. Critics warn of urban sprawl, bigger vehicles, and strain on public transit as testing expands in the United States and United Kingdom.
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Driverless cars could be common by 2020 say analysts
Proponents tout autonomous vehicles as more sustainable than driven cars while convenience may push for larger models. Google's prototype Prius is shown testing and promises the ability to “get behind the wheel” within a decade. EarthTalk notes ongoing developments and expert contacts.
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Steve Gutmann
Sustainability Think Tank
Sightline
Sightline Institute
Sightline.org
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Ce.uteras.edu
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