Resources
Resources for the media, including white papers, reports and polling.
- ODU Report on Climate Change (Spring 2009)
Old Dominion University’s updated report on Americans’ climate change beliefs, attitudes, policy preferences, and actions. - 2009 Virginia Environmental Attitudes Survey
Christopher Newport's new poll has some interesting numbers above Virginia public opinion. Over 76% of Virginians believe climate change is happening! Our conservation majority continues to grow. - Governor Kaine Announces 72 New Jobs in Green Building Sector
Shenandoah Sustainable Technologies, LLC to invest $600,000 Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced that Shenandoah Sustainable Technologies, LLC (SST), a Rockingham County based sustainable construction company will add 72 jobs and $600,000 in capital investment throughout Virginia over the next three years. - 2009 VCN Briefing Book
The network's common agenda for conservation reflects environmentlists priorities for the 2009 General Assembly Session. - 2009 Virginia General Assembly Conservation Scorecard
Compiled by the Virgina League of Conservation Voters, this scorecard highlights the voting performance of each legislator on environmental priorities like citizen involvement, energy, air, land use, transportation and water quality. - 2009 General Assembly Results
Recent results from the Virginia General Assembly regarding the bills that were presented on issues of citizen involvement, energy, land conservation, land use and transportation, waste,
and water. - Reconnecting Virginia
Reconnecting Virginia is a positive, achievable approach to solving the state’s traffic problems, first presented in 2004 at the annual meetings of PEC and the Virginia Conservation Network. - Blueprint for a Better Region
A clear delineation of the principles of Smart Growth, along with recommendations for implementation of those principles in Virginia. Developed by the Coalition for Smarter Growth, Piedmont Environmental Council, and other partnering organizations. - 2007 Poll: Virginia Voters want action on global warming
Virginia voters report they are both concerned about conserving Virginia's natural resources, and most importantly, are also willing topay a nominal fee to do so. - 2003 Poll: Virginia Voters Support Better Growth Management
This large survey found that Virginia voters overwhelming support better growth management and aadequate public facilities legislation.