Manchin proposes bill to weaken environmental protections, expedite projects
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Last week, West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin proposed legislation to expedite projects that would pollute the country.
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EarthTalk: Is there anything new in food packaging to make it more environmentally friendly?
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Along with food waste, food packaging is a significant source of pollution, generating approximately half of the packaging waste in the United States. In the wake of growing concerns about climate change and food product packaging’s role in it, companies are taking action to make packaging more sustainable.
Dominion Energy environmental grant applications now open to nonprofit, educational organizations
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Dominion Energy is offering nonprofit and educational organizations the opportunity to apply for a total of $1 million in environmental grants to be distributed this year through the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation.
Better Business Bureau study: COVID-19 struggles created ‘fertile environment’ for scammers
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As consumers lost jobs and struggled to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic, many turned to payday loans and other short-term solutions.
Virginia Republicans get failing grade from Sierra Club on climate, environment and justice
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The Sierra Club Virginia chapter released their annual legislative scorecard, and not surprisingly, Republican legislators received a failing grade when it comes to energy policies, climate solutions, voting rights and environmental justice.
‘Empower vulnerable communities:’ Environmental Justice for All Act passes committee
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The House Natural Resources Committee passed the Environmental Justice for All Act on July 27.
How are reptiles faring these days in the face of climate change, other environmental threats?
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A recent study that observed 10,196 species determined that 21.1 percent of reptiles are at risk of extinction.
Virginia Department of Health receives grant to create new environmental health tracking program
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During Tracking Awareness Week, The Virginia Department of Health announced that it received a grant from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to create an environmental epidemiology program.
Glenn Youngkin for president? He has no chance in this environment
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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is getting some, not much, but some, buzz over a possible run for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Reality check: he has absolutely no chance.
Gov. Youngkin receives “F” from Virginia LCV scorecard for environment legislation
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The Virginia League of Conservation Voters ranks all 140 members of the state legislature based on votes cast regarding key environmental legislation.
