Environment Virginia

“Rural people are practical first. Our first practical point was that it was a perfect roof..." Learn more about why it was practical for this Virginia couple to #GoSolar. environmentamerica.org/virginia/cente…

“Rural practicality”: Touring a solar-powered home in Farmville. environmentamerica.org/virginia/cente…

Loudon County, VA is home to the 2nd highest concentration of data centers in the U.S. >75 new data centers have opened in VA since 2019. Learn more about the impacts of more data centers here environmentamerica.org/virginia/cente…

Virginia's ban on single use polystyrene foam is set to begin on July 1st. Gov Youngkin is trying to once again delay this important action against plastic pollution. Let the #valeg know you support a #FoamFreeVA! environmentamerica.org/virginia/take-…

Take action by telling the #valeg Virginia’s waters should be plastic pellet free (2/2): environmentamerica.org/virginia/take-…

Bill highlight (1/2): HB 2178 from Del. @NadariusClarkVA tackles a growing yet avoidable source of plastic pollution: preproduction pellets. Producers should adopt best practices to prevent this ongoing pollution. #valeg Learn more about this issue: environmentamerica.org/virginia/artic…

Note: Legislators will gavel in on schedule today but session will effectively be delayed until Monday due to the ongoing water outage in Richmond. (2/2)

Happy 2025 Virginia General Assembly! You can make your voice heard to protect Virginia's environment by getting involved all session long. Learn how to navigate the legislature by checking out our General Assembly guide. (1/2) environmentamerica.org/virginia/resou…

This #wildlifecrossing is so cool, but then again, aren't they all? #Virginia Thanks, @RepDonBeyer. environmentamerica.org/virginia/updat…

Did you know fall is the best time of year to plant native plants? Help protect our pollinators and get started today! #SavetheBees #ProtectPollinators environmentamerica.org/virginia/resou…

There is still time to register for our Renewables on the Rise in the Southeast webinar happening tomorrow. Learn how Virginia stacks up and how we can continue to double down on clean, renewable energy! RSVP today: environmentamerica.org/virginia/cente…

Renewables are on the Rise in the Southeast! How does Virginia stack up? Join us next week on Nov. 13th to learn how renewables are growing quickly across the region as we dive into our newest Renewables on the Rise report! RSVP today: environmentamerica.org/virginia/cente…

Renewables are on the Rise in the Southeast! Join us on November 13th for a discussion on how clean energy is growing from Virginia to Florida, what barriers we face and what we can do to lead as a region. RSVP today! environmentamerica.org/virginia/cente…

5 surprising facts about renewable energy growth in Virginia environmentamerica.org/virginia/cente…

Save this firefly before it blinks out. #stopextinction environmentamerica.org/virginia/artic…

I hope to be a law some day. #wildlife  environmentamerica.org/updates/house-…

Happy #PlasticFreeJuly! Next year on this date, Virginia's foam ban will start to go into effect! We are celebrating the road to zero waste and the outpouring of public support for putting #WildlifeOverWaste in Virginia! Let the countdown begin! environmentamerica.org/virginia/updat…

Congratulations to @WHRO for their Capital Emmy win for their "Foam Free" music video! 👏👏👏environmentamerica.org/virginia/updat…

One of the best ways to protect and support pollinator habitats is to focus on native plants. Check out our native plant gardening guide for our top tips to get started. #NationalPollinatorWeek #SaveTheBees environmentamerica.org/virginia/resou…

Happy #NationalPollinatorWeek! We asked beekeepers, master gardeners & green thumbs for their top tips for protecting pollinators. Learn what you can do to help #SaveTheBees & other pollinators! environmentamerica.org/virginia/resou…