ICYM: Virginia is becoming a leader in clean energy
Clean energy is taking over the commonwealth. Here’s what you need to know about Virginia’s newest renewable energy news.
Jan
2025
23
CLIMATE CHANGE
Oct
2024
15
Trump’s lies and conspiracies about Hurricanes Helene and Milton hurt recovery efforts
Trump’s lies have had real-world consequences; Americans in affected communities have been reluctant to apply for aid, have worried about whether their homes or land will be seized, and have claimed FEMA has ignored or abandoned rescue efforts in communities.
Oct
2024
2
Hurricane Helene: Here’s how to help in Virginia
Individuals impacted by Hurricane Helene need help; here's how you can assist.
Aug
2024
23
Kamala Harris accepts Democratic nomination for president, lays out her vision for the country
The final night of the Democratic National Convention capped off a remarkable month of surging enthusiasm for Harris’ candidacy.
Aug
2024
16
Opinion: We must help communities that have been left behind, no matter who wins in November
In this op-ed, Justin Maxson and Sarah Jaynes advocate for prioritizing federal investments to uplift all communities and ensure widespread economic benefits.
Aug
2024
16
Two years in, the Inflation Reduction Act is lowering health care costs in Virginia
The Inflation Reduction Act ensured that 63,000 Virginians were able to keep their health insurance, reduced the cost of insulin for over 36,000 Virginia seniors, and incentivized manufacturers to invest in the state and create more clean energy jobs.
Aug
2024
13
Opinion: Biden and Harris made great progress on climate the past 4 years. Let’s secure the wins this November
A repeal of the IRA and the elimination of federal support for the clean energy transition would jeopardize Virginia’s ability to meet its own climate goals. Virginians would lose out on thousands of jobs and the myriad environmental and public health benefits that the law is expected to generate by 2030.
Aug
2024
13
Inside Project 2025’s Secret Training Videos
One centerpiece of that program is dozens of never-before-published videos created for Project 2025’s Presidential Administration Academy. The vast majority of these videos — 23 in all, totaling more than 14 hours of content — were provided to ProPublica and Documented by a person who had access to them.
Jun
2024
11
Youngkin says Virginia will no longer follow stronger car emissions standards
The stronger standards are intended to reduce gas emissions by transitioning to EVs more quickly, a crucial part of addressing the climate crisis. Youngkin’s announcement comes amid recent increases in EV sales and decreases in EV prices.
May
2024
17
7 clean energy programs making an impact in Virginia
Virginia is making big changes in its move toward clean energy. We’re outlining seven of the most helpful policies and nonprofits aiming to make Virginia environmentally friendly.
