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A Rare Appalachian Tree And How Humidity Affects Heat, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the spike-covered hawthorn is unique to our region but little known, and the heat you feel might be more about how humid it is than the temperature.

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Bats Save Farmers Billions Of Dollars, But They're In Danger

Diseases like white-nose syndrome and climate change have caused mass population loss among bat species, and the consequences could be costly.

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Appalachia’s Declining Bat Population, This West Virginia Morning

Bats are the subject of myths and legends, often in a negative light. But that goes against the reality of their role in ecosystems, including critical agricultural services for humans. Bat populations have dropped significantly in the face of a changing climate and disease.

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Protecting Appalachia’s Flexing Mussels, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, freshwater mussels play a vital role in the health of the region's waterways, but their populations have dwindled over the years.

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