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‘Forever chemicals’ mar pristine reputation of Virginia’s Chickahominy River

Posted on June 30, 2025July 10, 2026 by Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson

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New regulation requires impact offsets on some Virginia solar projects
We almost ran out of power this week. Meanwhile, Congress is trying to make it harder to get new power onto the grid

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    2026 Farm-to-Table Dinner: Sept. 19 at Glen Ora Farm ~ Honoring Jacqueline B. Mars

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