Patrick Larsen
Staff Reporter, VPM NewsPatrick Larsen is VPM News' environment and energy reporter, and fill-in host. He began his career as a VPM News intern in 2019 and has covered pipelines, urban heat islands, the electric grid and more. You can find him biking in Bryan Park, petting neighborhood cats or listening to live music.
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Why are some races called Tuesday night, but others take weeks? We explain the process.
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State regulators pump brakes on some programs, citing cost burden
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Richmond officials requesting state funds to meet goals.
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On average, the city said it diverts more than 3,000 pounds of organic material each week from its waste stream.
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From mail-in ballots to same-day registration, officials say there's a voting style for every lifestyle.
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As Virginia's state malacologist said, “You cannot come close to addressing the needs with two biologists.”
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The pests threaten vineyards, landscaping and more.
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The population’s revitalization could help meet Chesapeake Bay cleanup goals.
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Climate protesters wore masks outside the meeting at Reynolds Community College in Henrico.
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The utility cited safety and reliability concerns in its response to the initial complaint.