Category: Environment and Sustainability

Environment and Sustainability, Legislation and Regulations, Water Quality

Uranium Mining in Virginia… Boom or Bust?

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In 2007, Virginia Uranium, Inc., went public with plans to exploit a major uranium deposit in PittsylvaniaCounty.  The deposit at the Cole Hill Farm had been identified years ago but in 1982 the Virginia Legislature enacted a statewide ban on uranium mining which still exists today. To date, industry has failed to garner sufficient support… Continue reading Uranium Mining in Virginia… Boom or Bust?

Creative Problem Solving, Environment and Sustainability

Smithfield Foods, Inc.: Producing good food in a responsible way

Andrew Smith

  VALOR had the great opportunity to visit a Virginia landmark and tradition during its time in the Southeastern part of the Commonwealth, Smithfield Foods, Inc.  Most of us grew up with the name literally on the tips of our tongues. I know I did and it left with me with a smile on my… Continue reading Smithfield Foods, Inc.: Producing good food in a responsible way