Sen. Emmett W. Hanger, Jr. announces over 1 million acres of Virginia land conserved thanks to Virginia's Land Preservation Tax Credit—a major milestone for the conservation community.
Thousands of Virginians weighed in on the proposed regulatory repeal of RGGI - and over 88% strongly support Virginia's participation in RGGI.
The conservation community successfully defeated a series of bills that would have repealed or undermined the Clean Car Standards this General Assembly session.
The Governor’s amendments maintained, and in some cases increased, funding for many programs protecting our natural resources. However, some key programs saw cuts, and there remained missed opportunities for critical investments.
The Air board voted to start the process to repeal RGGI despite overwhelming support for the program from Virginian voters.
On his passing, we remember Congressman Donald McEachin as an environmental justice champion. He leaves behind a legacy of fighting for those most impacted by the impacts of climate change and pollution.
Hundreds of individuals submitted comments to the Administration in opposition to the RGGI Notice of Intent for Regulatory Action - see what our partner organizations had to say in our Roundup.
Virginia Conservation Network and our partners called on the Governor to use this plan to continue to map out Virginia’s clean energy future and meet our goal to be carbon-free by 2050. Instead, Youngkin’s plan seeks to undermine the Virginia Clean Economy Act, repeal our Clean Car Standards, and invest in unproven technologies.
The State Corporation Commission approved a cost recovery application for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, bringing the massive project one step closer to the finish line.