Offshore Wind Energy Poll
By wide margins, offshore wind is popular among U.S. coastal residents, with seven in 10 voters in support of expanding offshore wind energy.
Extended Producer Responsibility for Plastics Packaging Report
The Chesapeake Bay Commission and the Chesapeake Legal Alliance published a policy report addressing the threat of microplastics to the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
User Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act
BlueGreen Alliance released a user guide to help understand the structure of the Inflation Reduction Act, including its funding, mechanisms, and labor, equity, and justice provisions.
Report: Plastic Pollution Perception Survey
Virginia voters are concerned about plastic pollution in waterways and support action to reduce plastic pollution, according to a recent survey by the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program, Clean Virginia Waterways of Longwood University, and OpinionWorks.
Youngkin’s RGGI Removal Plan
The Youngkin administration’s plan to repeal RGGI through regulation is unlawful. VA joined RGGI through legislative action; therefore, only the General Assembly may act to remove VA from RGGI. Read more about the unlawful removal of RGGI through Wetlands Watch here.
Brighter Future: A Study on Solar in U.S. K–12 Schools
Generation180 released the Fourth Edition of their Brighter Future report - read it here.
Survey Says: Considerable Interest in Electric Vehicles Cross Racial, Ethnic Demographics
Consumer Reports, EVNoire, GreenLatinos, and the Union of Concerned Scientists released a report highlighting key barriers hindering EV adoption.
Transit Equity and Modernization Study Summary
See Chesapeake Climate Action Network's summary of the Transit Equity and Modernization Study here.
CTB Transit Electrification Update
Check out the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation's Transit Electrification Update from the April 19th Commonwealth Transportation Board meeting.