Environment

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (324+ words) NORFOLK, Va. — A 1,500-foot stretch of the Elizabeth River shoreline in Norfolk has been restored to its natural state through a partnership between Norfolk Southern and the Elizabeth River Project. The restoration, located at Lambert’s Point near a rail line…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (173+ words) The Town of Richmond will hold a second public workshop Tuesday as it develops a plan to prepare for extreme weather and changing environmental conditions. The Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Plan workshop is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. at Richmond Town Hall,…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (414+ words) Norfolk’s largest hospital wants to join the solar revolution by building an array of panels at the edge of a village a mile-and-a-half away from its site. Officials at the Norfolk and Norwich have unveiled ambitious plans to generate 30pc of…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (221+ words) SMITHFIELD, Va. (WAVY) — The Chesapeake Bay watershed got a much-needed, $90 million shot in the arm Friday morning as EPA deputy director David Fatouhi and Rep. Jen Kiggans announced the grant money would go toward 83 new projects to support long-term water-quality…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (513+ words) EPA Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi was joined by U.S. Representative Jen Kiggans (R-VA-02) and others to announce more than $90 million for the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Official websites use.gov Secure.gov websites use HTTPS EPA Deputy Administrator Fotouhi Announces Over $90 million…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (910+ words) Gov. Abigail Spanberger released the commonwealth’s latest energy plan on Thursday, marking the first long-range blueprint of her term for how Virginia can meet its growing energy demands and achieve the Virginia Clean Economy Act’s decarbonization and energy goals....

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (337+ words) As the nights grow cooler, our technicians are finding more signs of mice and rats at homes across Southern Maryland and Northern Virginia. A sound in the wall or a few droppings does not tell the whole story. The place,…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (253+ words) Today, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger released an energy plan which demonstrates the administration’s priorities. (Richmond, Virginia – October 1, 2026) Today, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger released an energy plan which demonstrates the administration’s priorities and pathways to meeting Virginia’s clean energy goals…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (710+ words) CHESAPEAKE BAY - Ospreys in the Chesapeake Bay experienced their worst breeding season on record in 2026, with researchers warning that widespread food shortages are threatening what has long been considered the world's largest breeding population of the iconic birds. The Center…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (280+ words) Winchester businesses can now apply for up to £3,000 in Green Business Grants to support carbon-cutting upgrades. Winchester City Council says the grants will help businesses cut energy use, transport costs and emissions, or switch to renewable energy. Eligible projects can…...