VA: Waste Reduction
Sierra Club VA Chapter: Lots More Work to Do in 2023
The Sierra Club's Virginia Chapter said it has spent the past year working toward climate solutions to benefit everyone in the state, and the work is …
New Product Turns Food Waste Into Renewable Energy
By Larin Brink for Royal Examiner.Broadcast version by Edwin J. Viera for Virginia News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-…
Poll: Many Caucasians Unaware of Unequal Burden of Pollution
RICHMOND, Va. -- While high pollution often is found in Black and Brown communities, a new poll shows many white Americans aren't aware of this gap…
VA Restoration Project Creates Oyster Reefs from Tons of Concrete
Correction: 08/03/2020 12:38 p.m. CST - Army Corps of Engineers received $10 million in federal funding, not Lynnhaven River NOW. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va…
Report: Environmental Policies Improved Air and Water Quality Over Time
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – A new report shows the environmental pollution problems caused by humans can actually be reversed by humans. The report …
U.S., Va. Utilities Accepting Climate Change Plan
RICHMOND, Va. - The utility industry now seems willing, maybe grudgingly, to accept CO2 (carbon dioxide) limits designed to slow climate change…
Technology Brings a More Flexible, Efficient Electrical Grid
RICHMOND, Va. - Big battery systems and smart appliances are starting to bring rapid change to the electricity grid for Virginia and the rest of the …
Broad VA Coalition Pushing Climate Action
RICHMOND, Va. - A broad coalition is pushing Gov. Terry McAuliffe to speed the state's transition away from fossil fuels and interestingly, it's not …
Virginia to Decide on Energy Issues
RICHMOND, Va. - Important energy questions are facing Virginia lawmakers. Activists say the governor and General Assembly need to do more to …
Oil Refining Waste Heads to Virginia, Kentucky
RICHMOND, Va. - Tons of oil-refining waste known as petcoke is on the move to Virginia from Indiana. The Natural Resources Defense Council worked …
Air Pollution Regs Will Limit Mercury, Toxics
RICHMOND, Va. - After a 20-year court fight, the EPA is set to put power plant pollution rules in place that supporters say will save thousands of …
Climate Deal Hailed as "Historic"
RICHMOND, Va. - The executive director of the Sierra Club is calling the Paris climate agreement a "dramatic turning point." Mike Brune says the …