Climate Change
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12 Earth Day events across Virginia, from festivals to clean-ups
Celebrate and care for Mother Nature by attending one of these 12 Earth Day events and learning more about sustainable living.
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A bomb cyclone hit Virginia. Climate change helps explain why
A bomb cyclone followed closely after Winter Storm Fern, testing Virginia’s power grid and raising new questions about how climate change is reshaping winter weather.
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Opinion: Virginia communities pay the price for data centers with little benefit
Virginians are paying higher electric bills and underwriting massive grid upgrades—not for schools or public services, but to power the explosive growth of privately-owned data centers.
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What winter storms reveal about Virginia’s power grid—and where clean energy fits in
As snow and freezing temperatures strain Virginia’s power grid, energy experts say winter storms reveal why long-distance, fuel-dependent systems are vulnerable—and how local clean energy resources can help reduce outages.
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Virginia declares state of emergency for weekend winter storm, threatens power and travel
A winter storm is expected to bring snow, sleet, and freezing rain across Virginia this weekend, prompting Gov. Abigail Spanberger to declare a State of Emergency.
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Richmond’s hidden energy crisis: Why thousands are paying more to stay warm (and what can be done about it)
Richmond families are paying too much to heat and cool aging homes. A new report says there’s a fix—if residents start asking for it.
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Virginia invests $481K in Sussex County project to boost clean energy supply chain
A new investment from the state’s Clean Energy Innovation Bank could make Virginia a larger player in domestic rare-earth production.
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OPINION: With storms ahead, Virginia confronts a season with no aid
Amid another Virginia hurricane season, the Commonwealth faces an unprecedented test: weathering severe storms without the full strength of the federal safety net.
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A 115-year-old house, a 60-year-old heater, and a home repair tax credit that just vanished
We thought we had until 2032 to replace our ancient heating system and take advantage of a federal tax credit. Then the rules changed—without warning—and now families like ours are left out in the cold.
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More Virginians leaving leaves, a boon for sustainability, survey finds
More Virginians are leaving leaves on the ground during the autumn season, providing a boon to local ecosystems and cutting down on methane gas in the atmosphere.
