1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (905+ words) Produced by environmental scientists, the report — which the state for more than six months had refused to release — said regulators should have more authority to reject industrial water withdrawal permits, force entities to examine alternative sources of water and clamp…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (410+ words) As of July 1, consumers in Virginia may notice changes in their takeout orders following expanded regulations that now prohibit most food-serving businesses from using polystyrene containers. According to a report from The Richmonder, Virginia is broadening enforcement of its ban…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (618+ words) Along with wineries, equestrian farms and George Washington's estate, Virginia's known for being the data center capital of the country, with at least 665 facilities servicing major companies including Google, Amazon, Oracle and Meta (1). "Scientific evidence links exposure to PM2.5 with a…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (526+ words) Rachel Lucas, Anchor and Health Reporter Roanoke – Two bobcats that have been featured on WSLS.com are back in the wild. The pair — a male and a female — had been at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke since last…...

5+ mon, 2+ day ago   (877+ words) RICHMOND — Lawmakers this session introduced companion bills to study how the state’s energy infrastructure can be more efficient. These bills come amid growing bipartisan concerns about rising energy costs, greenhouse gas emissions and the use of clean energy. Del. Lee…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (321+ words) Southwest Virginia has been hit with both massive snowstorms and rain showers since the start of the year. All of the rainwater, melted snow, and water run off get collected into reservoirs and dams. It then gets put through a…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (479+ words) Michelle Basch | [email protected] March 18, 2026, 4:16 AM Virginia appears ready to flip the switch to allow residents to use small solar panels that will provide power to their home or apartment and shrink their electric bills. Legislation allowing small and portable solar…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (355+ words) Invasive plant species have taken root across Virginia, and experts are now offering advice on how to protect native plants and your yard during National Invasive Species Awareness Week. — Invasive plant species have taken root across Virginia and the…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago   (225+ words) Pleasure House Point is home to a wetlands renovation project that began in March of this year. The goal is to restore eight acres of tidal wetlands in the Pleasure House Point area. The tidal wetlands are important for animal…...

8+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1196+ words) Our nonprofit newsroom delivers the most comprehensive, eye-opening and influential climate coverage in the nation, and more of it than anyone else. We call power holders to account for their actions, put facts front and center and stand up to…...