Action for a greener, healthier Virginia

Renewables on the Rise

Our report highlights the rapid growth of renewables, electric vehicles and other building blocks of a clean energy future.

After 30,000 call for regulation, EPA takes step to prevent PFAS pollution

PFAS chemicals are toxic. This hasn’t stopped polluters from dumping them into our waters. 

Trouble in the Air

Millions of Americans breathed polluted air in 2020. Learn more.

Solar storage proposal promises to power 250,000 Virginia homes

For thousands of Virginians, a home powered entirely by solar is just around the corner.

Your support makes it possible.

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.

News, blogs, action and more

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Happy Anniversary, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Celebrating 61 years of our nation’s greatest wild place

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Solar on Superstores campaign attracts diverse supporters

The organizations who signed our letter to Walmart demonstrate the wide-ranging benefits of installing solar panels at big box retail stores

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Biden Administration Restores Protections Under Migratory Bird Act

A Trump-era policy that rolled back protections for migratory birds has been reversed. Here is what that means for migratory birds in the US. 

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The Build Back Better Act would provide $6 billion for coastal resilience

Life begins in the space between land and sea. Funding in the Build Back Better Act can help keep these places intact.

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Is Virginia’s Water Safe?

Virginia contains 3,285 square miles of perennial surface water, which makes up nearly 8% of the entire state. Unfortunately, much of this water is polluted and unsafe for humans and wildlife. So which bodies of water in Virginia are at risk, and what is being done to protect them?  

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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.