Action for a greener, healthier Virginia

Reconnecting Nature

Join us for a tour of seven different types of wildlife corridor projects across the U.S. that are working to connect natural areas. 

Green Scissors

Cutting wasteful handouts to special interests that prop up polluting industries related to these categories will reduce pollution and free up money that can be spent on modern infrastructure investments.

Safe For Swimming?

All too often our beaches are plagued with pollution, and millions of swimmers get sick every year.

Blocking Rooftop Solar

The companies, lobbyists and front groups undermining local clean energy

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We’re working to harness our wealth, technology and imagination to make our communities and our country greener and healthier places to live for all of us.

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News Release | Environment Virginia

Statement: Proposal for largest solar and energy storage expansion in Virginia history shows progress

Dominion Energy proposed 15 solar and storage projects to the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) Thursday as a part of its efforts to achieve the goals of the Virginia Clean Economy Act.

News Release | Environment Virginia Research & Policy Center

Reconnecting Nature: How Wildlife Corridors Can Help Save U.S. Species

As biodiversity continues its decline, a new report highlights key projects that are working to reconnect nature through “wildlife corridors.” The report from Environment Virginia Research & Policy Center offers examples of how human-made barriers can be modified to allow animals to safely traverse through natural corridors between habitats. 

Report | Environment Virginia Research & Policy Center

Reconnecting Nature: How Wildlife Corridors Can Help Save U.S. Species

 As biodiversity continues its decline, a new report highlights key projects that are working to reconnect nature through “wildlife corridors.” The report from Environment Virginia Research & Policy Center offers examples of how human-made barriers can be modified to allow animals to safely traverse through natural corridors between habitats.

News Release | Environment America

Statement: New right whale plan appears to only “delay extinction”

"The plan that was released today falls short. By our reading, the net effect will be to delay the extinction of this beautiful, massive creature. What we need is a plan to save it." 

Blog Post

Amazon is destroying unsold products by the thousands

A recent investigation uncovered a bombshell for our environment over at Amazon: The company is destroying millions of unused or returned products.

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.