How Toxic Sewage Sludge Hurts Virginia Farms
Virginia farmers are discovering PFAS contamination in sewage sludge used as fertilizer, putting their farms and local communities at risk.
How Schools Get Electric Buses in Virginia
VCN and Generation180 recently highlighted Lynchburg City Schools for electrifying a part of its bus fleet. As more Virginia schools switch to electric buses, they will support improvements in children's health, academics, and behavior.
Catch Up on Our Environmental Education Series
Check out our educational webinars highlighting key and/or emerging issues facing Virginia, including for clean water & flood resilience, land use & transportation, climate & energy, and land & wildlife conservation.
Video: Federal Climate Investments in Virginia – Transitioning to a Zero-Emission Bus Fleet
Virginia Conservation Network and Community Climate Collaborative released a video on federal climate investments in Virginia, highlighting how federal funding has influenced Charlottesville's decision to adopt a zero-emission public transportation fleet.
Video: Federal Climate Investments in Virginia – School Bus Electrification
Virginia Conservation Network and Generation180 released a video on federal climate investments in Virginia, featuring Lynchburg City Schools' use of federal funds to electrify part of its school bus fleet.
Video: Federal Climate Investments in Virginia – Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades
Virginia Conservation Network and Viridiant released a video on federal climate investments in Virginia to increase funding for Home Energy Rebates, making energy efficiency upgrades more affordable for all Virginians.
Join a Regional Watch Party for Our Annual General Assembly Preview
Make sure to grab a ticket for VCN's General Assembly Preview on Sat., Dec. 7th, 2024! This is your best chance to hear from statewide experts, meet other conservationists in your area, and learn how to get more involved on the local level all in one day.
Climate Investments in VA: Transitioning to a Zero-Emission Bus Fleet
VCN is partnering with different organizations to create videos showcasing federal funds being brought into Virginia. C3 has been working alongside Charlottesville Area Transit, which initiated a planning process earlier this year for a transition to a zero-emission bus fleet.
Video: Chesterfield Residents Oppose Dominion Plant
Appalachian Voices has released a video showcasing interviews with local residents opposing Dominion's proposed gas-fired power plant in Chesterfield, VA.