Science Matters

A Richmond man was among first in the U.S. to receive the benefit.

Candidates for the city’s top job weigh in on environmental questions.

With the fall colors peaking and falling the annual chore of dealing with the carpet of leaves looms in the minds of many homeowners. Leaves are regarded as a nuisance rather than valued for the many benefits they provide.

Fall is the perfect time to plant, seed and relocate perennials. As the weather cools, the soil retains more moisture, therefore there’s less heat stress on the plants so they can acclimate better to their new location.

Tree communities determine how to harvest trees responsibly

Agrivoltaics are generating electricity — and pollinating crops — in Dillwyn.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation has identified plant species that cause ecological and economic harm in the Virginia. These plants have shown demonstrable evidence of threatening forests, native grasslands, wetlands or waterways. The species are grouped by their invasive impact. Plants with higher invasiveness alter ecosystems, displace native plant communities, spread in new areas quickly and are more difficult to control.

A VCU team is studying how islands off Virginia's Eastern Shore react to changing climate conditions.