In the Eastern Shore town of Wachapreague, climate change threatens a coastal way of life. The tide is high, but this seaside town is holding on. As the owner and operator of Seaside Eco-tours, Capt. Meriwether Payne ferries passengers from the Wachapreague Town...
It’s Arbor Day! Let’s Learn More About Tree Migration
This Arbor Day, the Science Museum of Virginia answers an important question: can trees migrate? And if so, is that a good thing? This week began with Earth Day, and it ends today with Arbor Day! The word "arbor" comes from the Latin word for "tree," so you might not...
Richmond Students Take Part In Worldwide Walkout Demanding Action On Climate Change
Last Friday afternoon, students from several Richmond schools marched down Broad St to Capitol Square, as part of the Youth Strike 4 Climate worldwide protest. An estimated 1.4 million students in 123 countries played hooky this past Friday, demanding public action...
New Henrico County Solar Farm to Power 5,000 Homes
Thursday afternoon, Gov. Ralph Northam announced the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued a permit for the construction of a new solar facility in Henrico County. The 20-megawatt project, Briel Farm Solar LLC, will cover approximately 230 acres and is...
Review: RVA Environmental Film Festival
Rising sea levels are a threat and its detrimental effects can be seen both abroad in our own backyard. Two short documentaries screened in Richmond over the weekend captured this very issue. EPA director Scott Pruitt recently said that the rapidly occurring climate...
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