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Environmental groups aren’t a fan of Governor Youngkin’s energy plan
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 7, 2022
Environmentalists are taking issue with the governor’s new energy plan that keeps fossil fuels in the mix, while also growing alternative sources like nuclear. Michael Pope reports.
Environmentalists worry climate legislation may lead to weakened permitting process
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 1, 2022
The Mountain Valley Pipeline has encountered a number of setbacks from courts and regulators throughout the permitting process. Michael Pope reports environmentalists are worried Congress may soon take action to weaken that process.
New updates for Virginia’s approach to the coast go into effect
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 21, 2022
Virginia’s approach to climate change and coastal flooding continued to be updated this year. Jahd Khalil briefs us on the General Assembly’s latest updates to coastal management that went into effect this summer.
Should state regulators consider the societal cost?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 5, 2022
Some lawmakers are starting to rethink the way regulators approach environmental issues. Michael Pope reports.
Reigning in Pipeline Developers is Proving Difficult in Richmond
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 25, 2020
Democratic Delegate Chris Hurst of the New River Valley (Credit: Virginia General Assembly)
Lawmakers are considering a bill that would double fines for water-quality violations of companies that build natural gas pipelines. Michael Pope reports other measures to increase oversight have been set aside, though.
Organization Recognizes Virginia’s Old Growth Forests
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 5, 2019
North Bank Park — one portion of the James River Park System (Credit: jamesriverpark.org)
Virginia’s James River Park System, in Richmond, became the latest public green space today to be recognized as part of the Old Growth Forest Network. Mallory Noe-Payne has details.
Algae Bloom Persists in Lake Anna
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 29, 2018
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Florida has its Red Tide. Virginia’s Lake Anna is dealing with a similar situation. A significant algae bloom has persisted into the Fall, and is the first in the state to earn a human health advisory. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Virginia Accepting Public Comment on Cap and Trade Plan
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 19, 2018
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Virginia is forging ahead with a carbon cap and trade program, the first of its kind for the state. Regulators are now taking public comment and the final meeting is in Richmond Monday. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Virginia Approves Carbon Cap and Trade Plan
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 16, 2017
Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber
Virginia is one step closer to implementing a cap and trade program. Regulators in Richmond Thursday gave the preliminary stamp of approval on a plan to reduce carbon emissions. Mallory Noe-Payne reports.
Stink Bug Redux; New Strategies for Controlling Them
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 9, 2017
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug
The sound of stink bugs flying around indoors has become a harbinger of autumn. One has been circling above me the whole time I’ve been writing this story. She looks like she’s trying to get into the ceiling but each time she hits it, she bounces off. Robbie Harris has this update on what scientists are learning about controlling the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug.
Virginians Support Federal Role in Clean Air and Water, Says Poll
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 10, 2017
According to a recent survey, Virginians overwhelmingly consider the environment a priority. (Credit: Jeff Self / Flickr)
While the president and Republicans in Washington are calling for fewer environmental regulations, a new poll of Virginians shows support for federal protections of clean air and water. Sandy Hausman has more.
DuPont Pays Historic $50 Million To Clean River in Waynesboro
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 16, 2016
Courtesy of the South River Science Team
More than 50 years ago, a DuPont factory outside Waynesboro dumped mercury into the river. Now, in an historic settlement, the company is paying the state $50 million to clean up. Mallory Noe-Payne has more.
Rising Sea Levels Are a Stark Reality for the Hampton Roads Region
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 18, 2016
Credit: Sergey Kochkarev / Flickr
To those living on Virginia’s coastlines, discussions of climate change are no longer theoretical. Rising sea levels has real impact, right now. A report released this week by researchers at William and Mary predicts climate change could cost the Hampton Roads area more than $100 million in damages EACH year, if nothing is done. Mallory Noe-Payne has the details.
Environmental Picketers Stake Out Governor McAuliffe’s Offices
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 4, 2016
Environmental activists began a three-day protest outside Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe’s offices in Richmond yesterday. Mallory Noe-Payne has the details.
Oyster Farmers Clash With Homeowners and Boaters
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 29, 2016
Oyster ground lease notifications at the post office in Burgess, VA (Credit: Pamela D’Angelo)
This week, Virginia Beach homeowners and recreational boaters unhappy with large metal oyster farming cages on their beaches and waterways asked state officials for help. Pamela D’Angelo has the story.
State Regulators Try to Solve Oyster Farming Conflict in Virginia Beach
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 26, 2016
Credit: John Korte
While oyster farming is a multi-million dollar industry in Virginia, there’s only so much space to grow them. In some places, it is the same space used by waterfront homeowners and recreational boaters, and that has led to conflicts that could mean removing some oyster farms. Pamela D’Angelo reports.
Nuisance Flooding Closes, Delays Workday at Schools, Naval Base in Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 22, 2016
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Around the Chesapeake Bay, a stalled weather system and remnants of Tropical Storm Julia dumped between eight and 13 inches of rain over the past few days. Flooding closed and delayed schools in the eastern part of the state. Pamela D’Angelo reports.
Scientists Still on the Case of the Missing Chespeake Bay Blue Crabs
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 15, 2016
Credit: Pamela D’Angelo
Scientists know more about the blue crab than just about any other species in the Chesapeake Bay. So when millions of young crabs vanished in 2012, scientists became detectives, searching for clues. Pamela D’Angelo reports.
Menhaden Fishing Limits are Swimming in Controversy
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on August 5, 2016
Credit: Peter Pearson / Creative Commons
A fish crucial to Chesapeake Bay crabbers and Virginia’s omega-3 oil industry is proving to be one of the most controversial, as Atlantic fisheries managers struggled this week at their summer meeting to determine how much should be caught. Pamela D’Angelo reports.
How Climate is Changing Chesapeake Bay Shorelines for Archeologists, Paleontologists
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 2, 2016
Credit: Pamela D’Angelo
Shorelines of the Chesapeake Bay are disappearing as sea level rises and higher tides eat away at beaches and cliffs. That means hand-wringing among some waterfront property owners. But for archeologists and paleontologists, the story is more complicated. Pamela D’Angelo explains.
Tangier Island Becomes 8th Region on the Virginia Oyster Trail
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 25, 2016
Credit: Pamela D’Angelo
Last week Virginia added a few more miles and an eighth oyster flavor to its 250 mile Oyster Trail. The latest region includes oysters grown out in the waters that surround Tangier Island in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay. Pamela D’Angelo reports.
Virginia Team Finds Possible Connection between Plant Fossils and Ancient Dragon Lore
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on July 5, 2016
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According to research coordinated by a pair of Roanoke College professors, fossils common to coal seams may be responsible for dragon tales all around the world. Tim Thornton has more in this report.
Loopers: Traversing the ‘Appalachian Trail on Water’
Posted by Payton Knobeloch in Virginia's News on June 28, 2016
Jim Brickett / Creative Commons
The Great Loop of the Eastern United States is like a safari or sea-fari if you will. There are bears, manatees, bald eagles and mountain lions all while boaters cruise through 6,000 miles of waterways. They travel the Atlantic up to Canada then to inland waterways, down to the Gulf Coast and back to the Atlantic. Pamela D’Angelo met up with a pair of so-called Loopers from Maine as they followed the route of Captain John Smith up the Rappahannock River.
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