Virginia
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Wetlands forming on VA surface mines, impacts uncertain
A recent report found wetlands forming on surface mines in Virginia can benefit the state. The wetlands form because surface mining flattens land…
VA group looks at carbon-offset market to help reforest former mines
A Virginia group is working out ways to reforest former mines across Appalachia. The state has several hundred thousand acres of mine land, which …
VA environmentalists frustrated by FERC-approved pipeline extension
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission approved a plan extending a natural-gas pipeline in Virginia. The Virginia Reliability Plan and Transcot's …
New plan outlines ways to conserve VA’s coastal wetlands
A new plan takes an interconnected approach to saving Virginia's coastal wetlands. The aim of Virginia's York River and Small Coastal Basin …
Surveys: Families' food insecurity grows ahead of Thanksgiving
New surveys find food insecurity has risen in Virginia and across the U.S. No Kid Hungry's survey finds more than half of families in Virginia said …
AARP co-hosts webinar on caregiving for veterans
AARP is partnering with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation for a webinar today on the financial impacts of caregiving for veterans. New data show family …
Richmond city workers hit snag with union negotiations
City employees in Richmond are frustrated by the city's unwillingness to negotiate a union contract. Earlier this year, the workers voted to …
Report: Dominion Energy plan falls short on renewables
A new report found Dominion Energy's Integrated Resource Plan does not align with Virginia's climate goals. Dominion wants to keep using gas and …
VA developing plan for Climate Pollution Reduction Grants
Virginia is determining how to best use its Climate Pollution Reduction Grants. This grant was awarded to numerous states through funds allocated in …
Report: VA women’s health stagnates despite improvements
Progress in bolstering women's health in Virginia has stagnated, according to a new report. Virginia ranks 14th among the states in the latest …
Nonprofit seeks to raise awareness for failing water systems
A national group is using today as a national day of action to raise awareness for U.S. water systems. The U.S. Water Alliance is behind the Imagine …
VA group sets record straight on substance-use disorder
During National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, a Virginia group is working to help those dealing with substance abuse. The state's Department of …