Project Green : Local News
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Local company buys bicycles to encourage greener habits
A Norfolk company purchased bikes to encourage workers to seek out alternative means of transportation.... Read more..
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Chesapeake Bay Foundation touts job increase
A new report by Chesapeake Bay Foundation says cleaning the bay does not cause a loss in jobs.... Read more..
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Flower and Garden Expo to show off green projects
Just a day before The Virginia Flower and Garden Expo, experts offer tips on how to make your yard more sustainable.... Read more..
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Find your city's schedule for Christmas tree recycling
Christmas Day has come and gone and soon you'll be taking the decorations off the tree. ... Read more..
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NC wind farm project lacks power buyers, on hold
Iberdrola signed real-estate agreements with about 40 property owners in northeastern Pasquotank and Perquimans counties for the rights to build 150 wind turbines as tall as 50 stories.... Read more..
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Many Hampton Roads localities, military installations win Tree City designation
Trees are much more than just pleasing to look at, they are vital to quality of life and the environment. ... Read more..
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Va. Beach couple creates "Pearl Home"
The Vaughn Family now has a Pearl Home. The Lynnhaven River Now Group started this program for Virginia Beach residents who do eco-friendly things around their home.... Read more..
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Driving green can save you some green
Virginia Clean Cities is promoting all-electric vehicles, like the Ford Connect, saying they can help make the air we breathe a lot cleaner.... Read more..
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Va. Beach auto shop converts cars to run on propane
A Virginia Beach car workshop is now certified to do conversions for propane instead of gas.... Read more..
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Local school uses new solar energy system
A partnership between Walsingham Academy and Pyramid Roofing means solar power for the school and education for the students.... Read more..
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Navy tests biofuel, "greener" fleet target is 2016
The Navy wants to have at least half of the fleet's energy consumption coming from biofuels and will continue to add flex fuel and hybrid vehicles on land.... Read more..
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Programs available to help residents stay warm this winter
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – October 17, 2011 – Virginia Natural Gas is advising consumers to take advantage of several programs that can help pay their home heating bills and save money by reducing their energy usage.... Read more..
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Eastern Shore lands wind-power center
Northampton County has adopted an ordinance allowing wind turbines up to 750 feet tall. ... Read more..
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Farmers report slim pickings for pumpkins in Hampton Roads
Too much rain is being blamed for a small crop of pumpkins this year.... Read more..
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Take a tour of local, eco-friendly homes
The McElroy family home will be part of the Solar Home Tour this weekend. The Norfolk family is committed to using renewable energy.... Read more..
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DC, Baltimore among smoggiest nationwide
Environment America is calling for toughening standards for ozone.... Read more..
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Unions support Va. offshore wind farm development
Some estimates say the technology create more than 6,000 construction jobs and 5,000 additional operation and maintenance jobs.... Read more..
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Student-built green home on way to competition in Washington
Thursday was moving day for the Solar Decathlon home at ODU.... Read more..
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Sept. 22: Sustainable landscaping symposium at Botanical Garden
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Compressed natural gas powers recycling, trash trucks
The vehicle is environmentally friendly because it burns 30% cleaner than diesel fuel and makes less noise.... Read more..
