Bill of the Day: Environmental Justice & Protecting Rights
Several bills this session build towards a more environmentally just Virginia.
State/Tribal Environmental Policy Toolkit
The National Caucus of Environmental Legislators released a policy toolkit providing a basic foundation for working with Tribal Nations. This toolkits includes short case studies, policy options, and examples of good relationship-building
Supporting Flood Victims of Tropical Storm Helene
Our Partners at Appalachian Voices are compiling a Hurricane Helene relief page that shares details about efforts to relief to impacted areas.
CCWC Member Highlight: Southside ReLeaf
For Choose Clean Water Coalition's Member Highlight, Pat Calvert, VCN's Director of Clean Water & Land Conservation Programs, recently interviewed Amy Wentz and Sheri Shannon, co-founders of Southside ReLeaf, about their organization, current projects, and more.
Report: The Peaker Problem
Clean Energy Group and Strategen released a report examining the peaker power plant landscape in 3 major U.S. cities and their context and impact on low-income communities and communities of color.
Dozens Oppose Governor’s Appointments to the Environmental Justice Council
The Sierra Club Virginia Chapter released a statement condemning the Governor’s disregard for environmental justice measures that are mandated by law, and dozens of environmental organizations have signed on.
ROUNDUP: Local Leaders Oppose Gas-Fired Peaker Plant
Virginia Conservation Network Partners applaud the Central Virginia legislators for sharing a letter of opposition to the proposed gas-fired peaker plant in Chesterfield.
Dominion “Peaker” Plant to Pollute Chesterfield County
Just 2 miles down the road from Bellwood Elementary School, Dominion Energy plans to construct a massive gas-fired power plant in Chesterfield County.
Environmental Justice for All Act Introduced
To honor the late-Representative, Congress introduced the A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice For All Act in recognition of the congressman's lifelong commitment to environmental justice.