Environment
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8 things you never knew about Virginia’s wild ponies
Learn all about the wild ponies that call Virginia home, including where you can spot them, how they got here, and who owns them.
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Everything you need to know about Virginia’s stretch of The Appalachian Trail
Discover the best hikes, scenic spots, and trail clubs along Virginia’s 557-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail.
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Opinion: Cutting clean energy investments would kill jobs, hurt Virginians
In a state like Virginia, which is on the front lines of climate change and also solutions to fight it, the significance of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – and the negative impacts of its potential repeal by Congress – cannot be overstated.
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Your guide to container gardening in Virginia
Virginians can learn how to grow vegetables in small spaces with container gardening.
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Everything we know about Poppy, Metro Richmond Zoo’s adorable baby hippo
Meet Poppy, Virginia’s newest pygmy hippo star! Born at Metro Richmond Zoo, she’s stealing hearts worldwide with her underwater adventures.
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Keep your pets safe during Coastal Virginia winters
Learn how to protect your pets from Virginia’s unique winter challenges, including local laws, coastal weather risks, and emergency resources.
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Virginia Puppy Bowl players ranked by Dogwood
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: The Puppy Bowl! Forget about the Super Bowl because this is the only sporting event that’s worth a “bark.”
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ICYM: Virginia is becoming a leader in clean energy
Clean energy is taking over the commonwealth. Here’s what you need to know about Virginia’s newest renewable energy news.
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Move over, Moo Deng; there’s a new hippo in town
The Metro Richmond Zoo recently welcomed a new member of the family. Poppy the pygmy hippo was born just before Christmas.
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Judge: Youngkin did not have authority to remove Virginia from climate change program
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin did not have the authority to end Virginia’s participation in a regional effort to fight climate change, according to a judge’s ruling Wednesday that was celebrated by environmental advocates.
