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Leaders concerned about pollution and climate change are raising awareness about a ballot measure this fall on whether the state should mandate buffer zones around new oil and gas wells. Voters will be asked to uphold or revoke Senate Bill 1173, which would require a 3,200 setback around any new well near schools, neighborhoods and hospitals. Meghan Sahli-Wells, former mayor of Culver City and a leader with the group Elected Officials to Protect America, fought to phase out the Inglewood oil f...

A round of public testimony wrapped up this week as part of renewed efforts by a company seeking permit approval in North Dakota for an underground pipeline carrying carbon emissions. Economic benefits were again touted but the plan still has opponents. Last year, North Dakotas Public Service Commission denied a permit request from Summit Carbon Solutions, which wants to build a maze of pipelines in several Midwestern states. ...

The construction of more solar farms in the U.S. has been contentious but a new survey shows their size makes a difference in whether solar projects are favored by neighbors. South Dakotas largest solar installation, the Wild Springs project in New Underwood, began operations in March and covers more than 1.5 square miles. ...

Virginia officials support the Environmental Protection Agencys new emissions rule. The federal clean truck standards will reduce emissions by up to 60% in 2032 and prevent 1-billion metric tons of carbon pollution. Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Virginia and nationwide. ...

Congressman Bobby Scott (D-3rd District) stopped by the Hampton Roads Transportation District Commission meeting Thursday to present $1 million in federal funding.

NORFOLK — The Elizabeth River Ferry service has some new wheels. Local leaders celebrated the arrival of the two newest mock paddle wheel ferries Friday at the Waterside docks. Hampton Roads Transit’s new ferries are slated to go into service in the spring. “This ferry helps to unite our communities and makes us stronger as a result,” Portsmouth Mayor Shannon Glover said at the ribbon cutting ...

Holiday closings for the Hampton Roads area, including city services and schools.

Hampton Roads Transit will celebrate the legacy of civil rights activist Rosa Parks on Monday by offering free fare on all bus, light rail, ferry, and paratransit services. The free fare is being offered in recognition of Transit Equity Day — a national day of action to bring attention to the importance of investing in public transit. The day is typically celebrated on Feb. 4 — Parks’ birthday ...