Science Matters

The measure could allow more customers to qualify for bill credits.

Groundhog Day is a “cross-quarter day” on the celestial calendar. Cross quarter days are mid-way points between the Solstices and Equinoxes. These days are associated with many familiar holidays whose astronomical roots have largely been forgotten.

Explore a farm in Petersburg empowering youth to become stewards of their local food systems. Visit ReLeaf Cville and learn how planting trees to provide shade creates healthier neighborhoods.

About 8% percent of plastic bottles are recycled in the commonwealth.

Can we change forestry practices in time to save declining eastern hardwood species?

A Richmond man was among first in the U.S. to receive the benefit.

Candidates for the city’s top job weigh in on environmental questions.

With the fall colors peaking and falling the annual chore of dealing with the carpet of leaves looms in the minds of many homeowners. Leaves are regarded as a nuisance rather than valued for the many benefits they provide.