The Fall Equinox, on Thursday, September 22nd, marks the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and spring in the Southern Hemisphere. We label this event the autumnal equinox because the sun crosses the equator…
Happy Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month! This Thursday, September 15th, is the beginning of Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month. The celebration goes until October 15th and was first recognized as a national celebration on August 17,…
In the past week, Pakistan has been devastated by record-breaking floods that have left behind scenes of immense destruction. A third of the country is underwater, impacting over 30 million people. There has been an…
Next week, we will be kicking off our Climate in the Pulpits, in the Minbar, & on the Bimah with our Climate Revival on September 13th from 6 – 9 PM Virginia Interfaith Power…
Last week, VAIPL hosted the 2022 Virginia Environmental Justice Retreat for Legislators. This two-day retreat at the Boar’s Head Resort in Charlottesville created a space for Virginia legislators to discuss advancing environmental justice in Virginia….
With Gov. Youngkin’s attempts to pull out of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and Dominion Energy’s increased energy bills, RGGI is under threat. Just as a refresher, RGGI is a cap and trade program for carbon dioxide…
Last Thursday, the United States Supreme Court made a decision to limit the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. The decision in West Virginia v. EPA undermines the 50-year effort by the EPA to protect…
Last week, VAIPL and environmental organizations across the region celebrated water justice and wetland restoration for Chesapeake Bay Awareness Week. May this serve as a reminder to reconnect to your local watershed and learn…
In June, Virginia Interfaith Power & Light (VAIPL) will be bringing back our Juneteenth series to the Environmental Justice Now! Show. This series will be livestreamed each Friday in June and end on the…
The cost of owning and maintaining a single-passenger vehicle is increasing rapidly. The price of a gallon of regular gas has risen by approximately $1.50 over the past year! According to iSeeCars, the cost of…
