
Groups blast FERC review of Atlantic Coast Pipeline
Dozens of local groups today condemned federal regulators for ignoring evidence that the proposed 600-mile Atlantic Coast Pipeline is not needed.

Dozens of local groups today condemned federal regulators for ignoring evidence that the proposed 600-mile Atlantic Coast Pipeline is not needed.

Environmentalists and organizations have embraced the revolution in online networking in no small way to raise awareness.

More than 16,000 people are demanding the FERC do a thorough review of the proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline.

President Obama is withdrawing offshore areas in the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans from future mineral extraction.

The Virginia Environmental Endowment announced awards of more than $180,000 to 14 organizations dedicated to protecting the environment.

Canatal Steel USA will invest $1.5 million to expand its manufacturing operation in Botetourt County.

Peet’s Coffee® will invest $58 million to establish an East Coast manufacturing operation in the City of Suffolk.

The Virginia Constitution is three times as long as the U.S. Constitution (which is notably lacking any serious sections on oyster beds).

Sen. Tim Kaine released a statement on President-elect Trump’s nomination of Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to be EPA administrator.

Smart Cville, a Charlottesville-based 501(c)3 civic technology organization, announced the addition of three to its Board of Directors.
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