Earl Zimmerman: Roundup of the latest news in climate, energy
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority is upgrading passenger rail in Virginia with modern Airo trainsets.
The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority is upgrading passenger rail in Virginia with modern Airo trainsets.
Energy giants NextEra and Dominion are now stepping up the game as they seek Virginia state approval for their proposed merger. They now say they’ll give more bill credits and add jobs.
Virginia became the first state in the country to launch a statewide bulk-purchasing campaign for rooftop solar to bring down the cost for households.
Local advocates are petitioning to bring passenger rail to Harrisonburg and the surrounding Shenandoah Valley in Virginia’s 2026 State Rail Plan.
Eight out of the ten hottest years on record have occurred in the past decade. Thus, it is no surprise that rising global temperatures have had a significant impact on wine production.
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality released a report revealing significant levels of strain on the eastern aquifers that could put clean drinking water at risk.
State Senate President Louise Lucas, Virginia’s immovable power broker, has clashed with Gov. Spanberger over lucrative state tax incentives for data centers
According to the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, sea levels have been relatively well-documented throughout the course of human history, making the recent sea level rise particularly noticeable.
Virginia has one chance to critically assess NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy.
In California, fence specifications work reasonably well in some parts of the state and underperform significantly in others.
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