Virginia IPL

VAIPL remains committed to fighting for the right to a clean & healthy community for all people, even if our leaders stand in the way of progress.

Earlier this week, Gov. Youngkin sided with developers & polluting industries by vetoing HB 1827, our healthy communities bill. This bipartisan bill would have given local leaders another tool to address growing environmental health & quality of life issues for Virginians.

Check out our Op-Ed in @cardinalnewsva urging the Governor to sign HB 1827, our Healthy Communities Bill! If you haven't done so already, sign our petition urging Governor Youngkin to sign HB 1827 into law: vaipl.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/petiti… cardinalnews.org/2025/03/17/gov…

Happy St. Patrick's Day from VAIPL! ☘️ 🌈

Join us for a film screening of “Mossville: When Great Trees Fall” with Green Action VCU! We will have a discussion afterward about fossil fuel plants in VA & what can be taken to resist new plants. Students & young adults are especially welcome. bit.ly/4iufLuJ

HB 1827, the Healthy Communities Bill, has passed the General Assembly. The bill is now awaiting a decision from the Governor. Please email Governor Youngkin and urge him to sign HB 1827 into law by clicking the link below! bit.ly/3QJQKQw

Join VAIPL at @studiotwothree for the Give Earth a Chance Community Climate Q&A! Together with @VirginiaLCV, @RVAgreen2050, and @clean_virginia we will be discussing Climate and Environmental Justice in our community and how we can take action to protect our people and planet. 🌎

Happy Valentine's Day from VAIPL! We wish you and your loved ones a wonderful day. ♥️

Happy Tu BiShvat! On this day, we celebrate the trees all around us and the seeds that will grow into blossoming, beautiful trees. May this New Year for Trees bring you and your loved ones joy and fruitful opportunities. 🌳

Join VAIPL at Abi’s Books & Brews for an open mic night! Together, we’ll explore the intersection of racial & Environmental Justice through poetry, prose, music, and short stories. Let your voice be part of the movement for change! 🎤 RSVP here: bit.ly/vaiplopenmic

The General Assembly is considering budget amendments that would require VA to rejoin RGGI immediately, appropriate existing RGGI funds to flood resilience & energy efficiency programs, & protect future RGGI funds. Tell your legislator to support RGGI! bit.ly/4hmquaB

As we begin to celebrate Black History Month, we must remember that Environmental Justice is Black History. Each week this month, VAIPL will share the story of how the Environmental Justice movement is central to honoring Black History.

Huge thanks to everyone who attended yesterday’s rally & to the leaders fighting for our #cleanenergy future! Special thanks to @JeremyMcPike @JennMcClellanVA @SenatorHashmi Senator Marsden @btgvirginia @AaronRouseVA @VA_NAACP @ScVanValkenburg @AdamEbbin! We won’t go back!

There was a great turnout at yesterday’s Defend the VCEA Rally! Environmental advocates from across Virginia showed up for a clean, healthy, and just economy. Thank you to all of the organizations and advocates who made it possible! 💚

Please click the link below to email your Delegate & urge them to vote YES on HB 1791! This bill would create the Rural Charging Infrastructure Program, providing developers with grants for electric vehicle charging stations in rural & low-income areas. bit.ly/4gpIbEH

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. believed Environmental Justice was central to the Civil Rights Movement. Read more about how we can honor his legacy through Environmental Justice work. richmondfreepress.com/news/2025/jan/…

Join fellow Environmental Advocates from across Virginia in Richmond on Monday to defend the Virginia Clean Economy Act! RSVP below 👇 vaipl.ourpowerbase.net/civicrm/event/…

ICYMI: Kaycie Lassiter, VAIPL’s Community Outreach Coordinator, talks about how the recent water crisis in Richmond highlights concerns about climate change, aging infrastructure, and access to clean water. richmond.com/opinion/letter…

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” - Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Let us honor the legacy of Martin Luther King by acknowledging & continuing the fight for civil rights for ALL people in our society.

In a bipartisan, 17-5 vote, our bill, HB 1827 (Healthy Communities), was just reported out of committee and is making its way to the House floor! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who urged their legislator to support this bill.