CONSERVATION NEWS ACROSS VIRGINIA
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.
ROUNDUP: Court Rules in Favor of RGGI
The Circuit Court of Floyd County ruled that the regulatory action removing Virginia from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative was “unlawful and without effect.”
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.
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.