In the wake of debates about the toxic byproducts of coal, local power plants are taking the heat -- and local government is taking a stand through legislation. Coal ash, the toxic byproduct of its namesake energy source, has been at the forefront of recent...
Chesterfield Power Station stores 15 million tons of coal ash on its premises, and environmental groups are worried about it. The coal ash's close proximity to the James River has caused concern among environmental organizations that a severe flooding event could send...
The proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline is proving to be an incredibly divisive subject not only for gubernatorial candidates, but also local activists and artists. The sounds of construction of the proposed Atlantic Coast Pipeline, or ACP, are being matched by the...
We have a little bad news! If you read last week’s update, you might’ve known that we were slated to plant our grasses on Monday, at Chickahominy Riverfront Park in Williamsburg. This past weekend’s rain, however, had other plans for us. Unfortunately, the seriousness...
Riverfront Canal Cruises will return this weekend giving history lovers and Richmonders another season of historical tours along the river. Now in its 18th season, the popular Venture Richmond attraction features 40-minute narrated tours of the James River and Kanawha...