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Thursday, February 6th, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments
Thanks to the outpouring of opposition to SB 615, a bill in Virginia that would attempt to undercut the EPA's authority to regulate carbon pollution, we’re back on track to addressing climate change in the commonwealth. Here’s how the story unfolded over the last few days. [ Read More ]Tuesday, January 28th, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | No Comments
The 2014 session of the Virginia General Assembly is underway, and state lawmakers are wasting no time. Legislation this session falls into two categories: the bright ideas that bring Virginia closer to a future of safe and reliable clean energy, and the downright crazy bills that do the opposite and must be stopped. Here is the breakdown. [ Read More ]Tuesday, January 21st, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | 6 Comments
I joined Appalachian Voices to help steer Appalachian Power and Dominion Virginia Power toward clean energy. Over the recent winter break, I got a jump on this massive undertaking in what may seem an unusual way: by becoming utterly engrossed in a "Doctor Who" marathon. I maintain that it was time well-spent in the fight for clean energy sources and efficiency for the Old Dominion. [ Read More ]Thursday, January 9th, 2014 | Posted by Hannah Wiegard | 3 Comments
Virginia Governor-elect Terry McAuliffe claims that “we need to build on the assets we have” by using carbon capture technology. But carbon pollution isn’t the only measure of coal’s impact on Virginia. Continuing to mine and burn coal will still cause serious problems: more destructive mountaintop removal, toxic mining waste, air and water pollution from power plants, all while southwestern Virginia continues to feel the worst effects of deferring a cleaner energy future. [ Read More ]
