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Environment Virginia @EnvironmentVA

Environment Virginia, a project of Environment America, is a policy and action group with one mission: to build a greener, healthier world.

Joined December 2011
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“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/virgi…

"Rural practicality": Touring a solar-powered home in Farmville

For Edward and James, the decision to add solar to their home was a practical one.

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

"Rural practicality": Touring a solar-powered home in Farmville

For Edward and James, the decision to add solar to their home was a practical one.

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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/virgi…

Big data centers, big problems

The rapid growth of data centers can deepen America’s reliance on fossil fuels and is putting consumers and communities at risk.

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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/virgi…

Tell your legislators to support Virginia's ban on polystyrene foam

Tell your legislators to support budget amendments which would protect the phase out of single use foam and honor this bipartisan ban.

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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/virgi…

We’re campaigning for Plastic Pellet Free Waters

This may be the worst plastic pollution you haven’t heard of.

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

Tell your legislators: Support a Plastic Pellet Free Virginia

Tiny plastic pellets called "nurdles" are being dumped into our environment by the millions -- and often, the companies doing the dumping face no penalty.

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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/virgi…

How to navigate the Virginia General Assembly

We'll be working to protect our environment in Richmond for Virginia's General Assembly. Here's your guide for how to navigate Virginia's legislature and how to get involved with the issues that...

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

Our tour of the Fort Belvoir wildlife crossing

Fort Belvoir's wildlife crossing is an excellent example of best practices. We had the amazing opportunity to tour it and see it for ourselves.

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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/virgi…

A beginner's guide to native plants

One of the key advantages of planting native species is that it is one of the most effective methods for safeguarding native bees and other pollinators.

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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/virgi…

Renewables on the Rise in the Southeast

Join us to learn how renewables are on the rise across the Southeast

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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/virgi…

Renewables on the Rise in the Southeast

Join us to learn how renewables are on the rise across the Southeast

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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/virgi…

Renewables on the Rise in the Southeast

Join us to learn how renewables are on the rise across the Southeast

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

5 surprising facts about renewable energy growth in Virginia

Virginia produces 278 times as much energy from the sun and wind as it did a decade ago. Find more clean energy facts here.

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

The Bethany Beach firefly is threatened

This firefly needs and may soon get the protections of the Endangered Species Act.

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I hope to be a law some day. #wildlife  environmentamerica.org/updat…

House committee hearing on a wildlife corridors bill

The House Natural Resources Committee heard and discussed a bill about wildlife migration. At least on this day, it was all positive.

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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/virgi…

Virginia foam ban begins in one year

Virginia's ban on single use expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam goes into effect in one year on July 1st, 2025. Learn how we got here and why it matters.

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

"Foam Free" video wins a Capital Emmy

WHRO public media won a Capital region Emmy for their video highlighting the problems with polystyrene foam.

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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/virgi…

A beginner's guide to native plants

One of the key advantages of planting native species is that it is one of the most effective methods for safeguarding native bees and other pollinators.

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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/virgi…

Planting for pollinators in Virginia

Virginia master gardeners, beekeepers and native plant experts use sustainable practices to create bee safe habitats. Read their tips and tricks to learn how you can help protect our native pollina...

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