Richmond community celebrates women environmental justice leaders
Share
Communities in Richmond joined together from across the state Wednesday for the first-ever celebration of women of faith fighting for environmental justice.
Search Results for environment
Share
New EPA coal ash rule reduces environmental protections
Share
The EPA has issued final rules governing the handling and monitoring of hazardous coal ash. The waste, produced when coal is burned, can pose significant threats to groundwater and water quality in rivers and streams.
Griffith regulatory reform bill passes Environment Subcommittee
Share
Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) comments after the Environment Subcommittee passed an amended version of his bill, H.R. 3128, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act of 2018.
Engineering students take lifesaving concept to market with help from university environment, donors
Share
A little seed money and a lot of advice goes a long way for a budding entrepreneur. Take it from the two Hokie engineering student founders of Park & Diamond, a young startup that makes collapsible, sleek bike helmets.
Are Uber, Lyft good for the environment?
Share
Is ridesharing via companies like Uber and Lyft good or bad for the environment overall?
Apple, Samsung, and the environmental footprint of mobile
Share
While some gadget-makers are already prioritizing greener sourcing and operations, others have a long way to go.
Environment Virginia: Don’t roll back fuel economy standards
Share
Americans rallied at the White House Friday to deliver a citizen citation to President Trump for rolling back fuel economy standards that are working to protect human health and the environment.
Virginia Environmental Endowment awards $284K for natural resource initiatives
Share
The Virginia Environmental Endowment announced grant awards of $284,612 to 14 organizations dedicated to protecting and improving the Commonwealth’s natural resources and environment.
Dominion Energy awards $1 million in grants to improve environment, encourage stewardship
Share
Whether it’s rescuing sea-turtles, recycling school paper or exploring the great outdoors, Dominion Energy’s Environmental Education and Stewardship grants support a variety of initiatives that benefit schools, organizations and communities across the country.
Southern Environmental Law Center on Trump administration offshore drilling safety rollback
Share
The Southern Environmental Law Center released the following initial statement after the Trump Administration announced plans to roll back offshore drilling safety regulations put in place following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
