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Virginia county at a crossroads as U.S. Supreme Court hears uranium case

As the nuclear industry makes a play for a bigger role in a carbon-free economy, Virginia landowners challenge the state's decades-long ban on uranium mining at the U.S. Supreme Court.

By Mason Adams . 1 November 2018
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Study: Ohio and Pennsylvania would lose lots from clean air rollbacks

Areas of Ohio that benefited the most from the Clean Air Act’s cross-state and mercury rules were primarily white and backed Trump in 2016, researchers report.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 30 October 2018
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Offshore wind training center could anchor Virginia's workforce efforts

By Elizabeth McGowan . 29 October 2018
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Commentary: Northam's energy plan offers cleaner future for Virginia

A policy associate and energy consultant praise Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's plan to transition the state's economy to clean energy.

By Guest Contributor . 25 October 2018
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Q&A: Virginia couple takes a stand in Atlantic Coast Pipeline's path

When Lynn and Bill Limpert bought 120 pristine acres in Virginia’s Appalachian Mountains in 2009, the only construction project they expected to handle was building their retirement home.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 19 October 2018
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In Virginia, local pipeline votes come with economic stakes attached

County supervisors who opposed Mountain Valley Pipeline now face decisions that could bring gas and jobs to their communities.

By Mason Adams . 17 October 2018
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Virginia taps Volkswagen money to tackle transportation emissions

The state will invest $14 million into a public-private partnership with a West Coast charging station developer.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 5 October 2018
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Data centers to Dominion: Don't use us to justify more power plants

In a letter, five tech companies tell state regulators that Dominion isn’t meeting the sector’s need for renewables.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 28 September 2018
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Virginia companies ask for better access to renewable power

A letter to Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration asks for more flexibility for companies seeking to buy from alternative suppliers.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 14 September 2018
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Mountain Valley Pipeline opponents regroup as construction resumes

A pair of developments last week were a setback for pipeline opponents but left doors open for new strategies against the project.

By Mason Adams . 4 September 2018