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Chesapeake Bay cleanup
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Chesapeake Bay leaders resolute even as cleanup targets become more elusive

Environmentalists are somewhat skeptical about offcials' commitments to meet Bay cleanup goals.
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New rule requires consultation with Virginia tribes about development
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New rule requires consultation with Virginia tribes about development

Gov. Northam signed an executive order that requires state agencies to consult with Virginia tribes before making decisions that affect them, and create a tribal ombudsman responsible for keeping a list of the projects tribes would deny if given the authority.

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virginia climate politics
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With new roadmap to combat rising seas, Virginia officially acknowledges the threat of climate change

Virginia will no longer sidestep recognition that climate change is occurring and poses an existential threat to the state's way of life, shoreline, economies and resources, a new planning document released by Gov. Ralph Northam's administration reveals.

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Virginia becomes first state in the South to commit to carbon-free

Virginia becomes first state in the South to commit to carbon-free

Gov. Ralph Northam (D) signs legislation to require utilities to switch to renewables by 2045.
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Virginia is for lovers (of clean energy)
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Virginia is for lovers (of clean energy)

Governor Ralph Northam approved the Virginia Clean Economy Act on Sunday, making the state the first in the South to set a 100 percent clean energy standard.
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Grocers seek veto of plastic bag tax, saying reusable bags pose coronavirus risk
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Grocers seek veto of plastic bag tax, saying reusable bags pose coronavirus risk

The virus stays infectious for days on some surfaces, but an expert doubts risk from bags is high.
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Virginia House passes major renewable energy legislation

Virginia House passes major renewable energy legislation

The Virginia House passed sweeping energy legislation Tuesday that would overhaul how Virginia's utilities generate electricity and, supporters say, move the state from the back of the pack to the forefront of renewable energy policy in the United States.

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Funding bill includes $100B for disasters but leaves out conservation funds

Climate change leaves homeowners without insurance

Climate change leaves homeowners without insurance

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People advocating against the US hydrogen hub build out

Hydrogen hubs test new federal environmental justice rules

Donald Trump

Donald Trump wins US presidency. What that could mean for the environment.

Trump-backed plan seeks to overturn Biden's climate policies

Trump-backed plan seeks to overturn Biden's climate policies

CLIMATE
petrochemical houston gulf coast

Petrochemical plants send millions of pounds of pollutants into waterways each year: Report

Montana youth climate lawsuit

Montana Supreme Court declares youth-led climate victory