Extreme Weather
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Dems’ new energy bill could lower costs for American households. Here’s how it works
The Energy Bills Relief Act focuses on building more energy, shifting costs, and protecting families.
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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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Want to see frozen waterfalls in VA? Try these 18 gorgeous winter hikes
From Northern Virginia to Southwest Virginia, here are some of the most stunning frozen waterfalls in the state.
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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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How hurricanes get their names
Did you know that hurricane season lasts until Nov. 30 in Virginia? That means from now until then, we’re likely to hear a variety names placed on the storms—but where do the titles come from?
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When the storm clears: Danville-based God’s Pit Crew helps those impacted by recent tornadoes
As sirens fall silent and storm clouds move on, a different kind of force rolls in—bringing more than just supplies.
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Millennials, here’s the biggest Virginia news story from the year you were born
Whether it was 1981, 1996, or somewhere in between, millennials can discover the top Virginia news story from the year they were born.
