According to news reports, members of the budget conference committee failed to include language in the new budget insisting that the Commonwealth remain a part of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
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Lawmakers miss opportunity to protect climate compact, invest in vulnerable communities
TAGS: Energy Efficiency flood resilience Gov. Glenn Youngkin power plant pollution regional greenhouse gas initiative
Proposals to put new nuclear reactors near coal mine sites ignore geological hazards
In October 2022, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a goal of building a new nuclear reactor in Southwest Virginia within the next 10 years, setting off a flurry of excitement among local economic development officials and outrage among local residents who are concerned about the health and safety risks of nuclear power.
TAGS: Dominion Energy Gov. Glenn Youngkin LENOWISCO Planning District Commission mine reclamation nuclear waste Small Modular Nuclear Reactors
Gov. Youngkin’s attempt to repeal RGGI administratively violates the law
At the heart of Youngkin’s effort is the question: Is the governor allowed to do this? The answer is no, and Appalachian Voices, along with a number of our partner organizations represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, are going to court to enforce the law.
TAGS: Climate change Gov. Glenn Youngkin Greenhouse gas emissions regional greenhouse gas initiative Southern Environmental Law Center Virginia Air Pollution Control Board
Air Pollution Control Board votes to remove Virginia from Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Today, Virginia’s Air Pollution Control Board decided to remove the state from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. In a 4-3 vote, the board carried out the wishes of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, who has targeted RGGI since taking office.
TAGS: Gov. Glenn Youngkin regional greenhouse gas initiative Southern Environmental Law Center Virginia Air Pollution Control Board
Governor Youngkin, have you heard? Virginians love RGGI!
Virginians speak up about Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s proposal to exit the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. RGG limits carbon pollution from power plants at the lowest possible cost while funneling millions of dollars into at-risk communities.
TAGS: clean energy and community flood preparedness act Gov. Glenn Youngkin regional greenhouse gas initiative rggi Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Advocates to rally in Richmond to stay in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 5, 2022 CONTACT Jessica Sims, jessica@appvoices.org, 804-356-1228 Richmond, VA — On Wednesday, Dec. 7, advocates for the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative will gather in Henrico County to rally in support of the program. Virginia’s participation in…
Local citizen groups express concerns about nuclear development
The announcement comes as a surprise to many key stakeholders in the region, and no local citizen groups were informed about the governor’s visit — nor have any been invited to participate in the planning of the location and development of the new energy infrastructure.
TAGS: Appalachian Citizens Law Center Clinch Coalition Gov. Glenn Youngkin Small Modular Nuclear Reactors Southern Appalachian Mountain Stewards Virginia Energy Plan
Advocates rallied statewide to protest move to withdraw Virginia from Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
Community members gathered to protest Gov. Youngkin’s plan to withdraw Virginia from RGGI, an action announced by Secretary of Natural Resources Travis Voyles at the State Air Pollution Control Board meeting earlier today.
Statewide advocates to rally for Virginia to stay in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 24, 2022 CONTACT Jessica Sims, (804) 356-1228 jessica@appvoices.org Emily Piontek, (314) 562-2341 emily@appvoices.org Statewide advocates to rally for Virginia to stay in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Events planned for Richmond, Roanoke, Woodbridge, Harrisonburg, Virginia Beach…
Virginia Governor Aims to Remove State from Greenhouse Gas Initiative
In 2021 Gov. Glenn Youngkin campaigned on a promise to get Virginia out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative — a cooperative effort among 12 states to cap and reduce carbon emissions while investing in clean energy, energy efficiency and…
