Posts Tagged ‘Virginia’
A summer of learning and organizing against pipelines
This is the last day of my internship with Appalachian Voices. But even though my formal time here is over, I plan to continue fighting for clean water.
Read MoreVirginia inches closer to a carbon market
Virginia’s Department of Environmental Quality is developing a rule that could significantly limit carbon emissions from power plants in the commonwealth. Developing a carbon trading program would be a sound option.
Read MoreGroups blast FERC findings on Mountain Valley Pipeline for fracked gas
Contact information for those quoted provided below. A coalition of landowners and advocacy organizations today condemned the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for disregarding the profound and long-lasting human and environmental trauma the proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) would cause. In its final environmental review, released Friday morning, FERC ignores the most harmful impacts this…
Read MoreWildlife Officials Plan to Reduce Black Bear Population in Virginia
Wildlife officials in Virginia approved a controversial plan to reduce the population of black bears in the state.
Read MoreVirginia Takes Lead in Efforts to Reduce Carbon
Gov. Terry McAuliffe has directed the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to begin developing a plan to reduce the carbon emissions from the state’s electricity sector.
Read MoreCitizens discuss environmental threats and economic priorities during Congressman’s visit
People from coal-impacted communities across Central Appalachia recently gathered in Wise County, Va., to share their concerns and ideas with U.S. Representative Raúl Grijalva.
Read MoreGovernor McAuliffe announces cap on carbon pollution in Virginia
In the face of a federal administration bent on rolling back key environmental protections and ignoring climate science, Governor McAuliffe took bold action Tuesday to limit greenhouse gas pollution in Virginia.
Read MoreRefuge, Restoration and Radio Silence at Laurel Fork
In the shadow of a National Radio Astronomy Observatory telescope, Laurel Fork Trails offers scenic views and a rare chance to escape the buzzes and beeps of the technological age.
Read MoreVA County Bans Fracking, Maryland Close Behind
Augusta County, Va., became the first county in the commonwealth to ban fracking, and the state of Maryland is close behind.
Read MoreCutting carbon pollution in Virginia: Governor McAuliffe should finish what he started
In his final year in office, Governor McAuliffe can cement a powerful legacy on climate and the economy by leading the way on environmental protection and climate action.
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