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This May 19, 2018 photo provided by William & Mary shows undergraduates enrolled in William & Mary’s field course marine science minor exploring a mudflat at low tide on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. The university announced Wednesday July 24, 2024, that it’s expanding a new major in marine science, hiring more faculty and deepening research into coastal resilience with a $100 million gift from philanthropist Jane Batten. (William & Mary via AP)

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William & Mary boosts climate studies, coastal research with $100M gift

The gift will be used to create the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences, addressing climate challenges and expanding marine science education.

By Ben Finley24 Jul 2024The Associated Press

FILE - This aerial photo shows cooling ponds alongside Dominion Energy's North Anna Power Station along the shores of Lake Anna in Mineral, Va., Aug. 15, 2018. Virginia's largest utility said Wednesday, July 10, 2024, that it will explore the possibility of using small nuclear reactors to help meet growing electricity demands while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

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Seeking carbon-free power, Virginia utility considers small nuclear reactors

The utility will explore the possibility of using small nuclear reactors to help meet growing electricity demands while reducing emissions.

By Ben Finley10 Jul 2024The Associated Press