Environment stories in Hampton Roads

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Newport News Water Works has issued a Stage 2 drought warning, encouraging residents to voluntarily reduce water usage. Experts suggest upgrading sprinkler systems to cut water waste by up to 30% as drought conditions worsen.

A newly identified microraptor species, Jian changmaensis, has been discovered in a 120 million-year-old fossil in northwestern China. This finding expands the known geographical range and timeline of these feathered dinosaurs, providing insights into the evolution of avian flight.

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Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) says, regardless of where you live, all Virginians need to prepare for hurricane season before it’s too late.

I have a pear tree that is sick and I'm curious there's an arborist in the town that could look at it and help identify what the problem is with it or better yet a cure. I'm not looking to cut it down.

Keep Suffolk Beautiful is organizing a Recycling Drive and Tire Amnesty Day to help residents safely dispose of various items. The event will take place at Nansemond River High School, encouraging community participation and donations.

A Dutch court has agreed to hear Greenpeace's lawsuit against Energy Transfer, challenging a $345 million damages award linked to protests of the Dakota Access Pipeline. Greenpeace argues the North Dakota lawsuit is abusive and seeks to protect its reputation.

While communities across the mountains have made progress since the storm, local leaders, volunteers and recovery organizations say the work is far from over.

[Link: https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/suffolk/suffolk-ending-curbside-recycling-next-month-switching-to-ai-waste-sorting-system] >SUFFOLK, Va. — Starting July 1, the city of Suffolk will end curbside recycling. Residents will no longer need to separate recyclables from household tras

Virginia Organizing hosts the first large-scale pride festival in James City County on June 27. (Virginia Organizing) WILLIAMSBURG — Virginia Organizing will bring the Williamsburg Area Pride Festival to Jamestown Beach Event Park on Saturday, June 27, from noon to 5 p.m. This is the first large-sca

Starting July 1, Suffolk will discontinue curbside recycling, allowing residents to place all waste in one bin. The city is partnering with AMP to use AI technology for sorting recyclables and organic materials from trash, aiming to reduce landfill impact.

The UK government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, targeting an 87% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2042. This decision comes amid global energy supply pressures and aims to enhance energy independence through clean energy initiatives.

[Link: https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1tuw26i] Was a pretty cloudy day, but still nice!

[Link: https://sail250virginia.com/Virginia-Affiliate-Harbors] Sail Virginia℠ 2026 events will take place across Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay region over two weekends in June 2026

BUXTON, N.C. (WAVY) — When we brought you this story last year, Scott Dawson had amassed years worth of finds. They link English settlers to Native Americans on Croatoan Island. A layer in the ground, dating back to the late 1500s, showed potential evidence of European blacksmithing in a Native Amer

The vessel Freya, once used for marine studies, has been sunk to create an artificial reef in the Chesapeake Bay. Additionally, materials from the HRBT expansion are being repurposed to enhance marine habitats.

Has anyone been here before? Also, if they have, is it a good place to take children for a walk in nature, is it less inundated with houses, etc? Trying to find something comparable to a state park that isn't 2 hours away from Danville.

Where can I go for casual pick up basketball games? I’m not the best, but I’m trying to get better and that’s why I was looking for a more casual environment.

A team at Old Dominion University is assessing the economic and ecological benefits of green spaces in Hampton Roads. Their findings aim to inform local governments on the value of parks and natural areas for community health and climate resilience.

The Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response team collaborated with the City of Norfolk to dispose of two dead dolphins and three turtles found washed ashore in Ocean View. This incident raises concerns about marine life health in the area.

The Norfolk Botanical Garden's Summer Butterfly House has been voted the best butterfly garden in the U.S. for the second consecutive year. This recognition highlights the garden's dedication to showcasing native species and their habitats along the Atlantic Flyway.

Despite recent rainfall across Virginia, the state continues to face severe drought conditions, with many regions classified under drought warnings. Experts indicate that the rainfall, while beneficial, is insufficient to reverse the significant precipitation deficits accumulated over the past months.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) -- Virginia Beach Animal Services needs the community's help to find an abandoned dog's owner, according to a post from the organization on Facebook. The blind dog was found in a very poor condition near South Plaza Trail and Holland Road in Virginia Beach. The shelter's s

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