Virginia projects awarded nearly $2.25M for environmental justice in disadvantaged communities
The EPA has awarded five projects in Virginia nearly $2.25 million to advance environmental justice as part of Investing in America.
The EPA has awarded five projects in Virginia nearly $2.25 million to advance environmental justice as part of Investing in America.
Fifty-two percent of Americans say protecting the environment should be prioritized above economic growth.

Remember the story about the big-money donations that Glenn Youngkin has been raising to try to swing the 2023 Virginia General Assembly elections?
A UN climate report card on progress since the 2015 Paris Agreement says countries are trying, but urgently need to improve their efforts.
Tropical Storm Ophelia has its eye on Virginia with the most severe impacts expected in Hampton Roads, Richmond, Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia.
Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a State of Emergency in advance of Tropical Storm Ophelia which is expected to have impacts on Virginia beginning on Friday.
Stormy weather is forecast along the coasts of North Carolina and Virginia Friday and Saturday as the official summer season comes to a close.
Two major funding opportunities from the Virginia DCR are available to increase flood resilience in the Commonwealth.
Hurricane Lee is expected to deliver large breaking waves, life-threatening rip currents and coastal flooding in the Outer Banks through the weekend.
Cooler weather is on the way throughout Virginia this weekend with showers and thunderstorms likely throughout much of the state.
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