We are grateful for Remote Area Medical & free clinics in rural Virginia, but no Virginian should have to depend on charity or philanthropy in order to access or afford the consistent healthcare they need to survive and thrive. vpm.org/news/2024-05-1…

FYI (Didn't realize MVP was supposed to be ready this soon): "Developers of the MVP have revised their planned in-service date for the 303-mile natural gas project from W Virginia into S Virginia, saying they now hope to begin operating it in “early June.” cardinalnews.org/2024/05/22/mou…

As with data centers, guard rails, regulation, and guidance are needed to ensure environmentally sound solar installations that aren't benefiting Big Corporate Solar at the expense of the health of rural communities. cardinalnews.org/2024/05/21/sol…

Today we honor those Americans who gave their lives in service to our country. Thank you.

Proof will be in the pudding. "Youngkin unveiled his Accelerate Southwest Virginia initiative last week at an economic forum at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. Though he was short on specific policy offerings..." washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/…

"Grid connection requirements" by Dominion. Another way solar is being usurped by Big Business. washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/…

Really good piece on coral reefs, why they're vital, what's happening to them, and what to do about it. vox.com/climate/241372…

- Rally Against Unchecked Data Center Expansion - Sun, June 2nd @ 12pm - Location: 12098 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston, VA 20191 This rally isn't in rural Virginia but the unchecked expansion of data centers in Virginia will impact ALL of us, esp rural areas. act.sierraclub.org/events/details…

Not sure people in SW Virginia are clamoring for data centers as Gov. Youngkin is claiming, but most of these projects are good ones are not related to data centers in any case. cardinalnews.org/2024/05/28/tob…

Small victories! whro.org/environment/20…

We are a country of laws. Today, our justice system held someone accountable for his crimes. In the wake of this verdict, responsible lawmakers must lead by example and not deny the truth or stoke anger. We must demonstrate principled leadership and uphold the rule of law.

Yup, this is a huge problem in rural Virginia. "Across Virginia and the country, Keatts said, “We do not have enough [OB-GYN] doctors to do all the doctoring.”" fxbgadvance.substack.com/p/theres-a-sho…

"But experts say there is a remarkably simple fix: installing new wires on the high-voltage lines that already carry power hundreds of miles across the US. Just upgrading those wires...could double the amount of power that can flow thru electricity grid." washingtonpost.com/climate-soluti…

Good explanation of data center expansion in Virginia. insideclimatenews.org/news/24052024/…

Rural communities do need help in the fight against climate change. We also need to be heard and our communities need to also benefit from the renewable energy sources we're being asked to host. richmond.com/opinion/column…

This should be a decision of final resort. "In some places, the closures have come on slowly, the result of years of discussion and weighing options...In others, like in Franklin County, the decision to close Henry & Burnt Chimney ESs happened fast." cardinalnews.org/2024/05/22/the…

Update on the The Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program: "A nearly 100-year-old veterans benefit program saw cuts during the latest state budget cycle after costs ballooned 450% in just four years." wvtf.org/news/2024-05-2…

Placing solar installations on top of landfills. Exactly the kind of thing we should be looking at instead of wrecking farmland and forests for them. fredericksburgfreepress.com/2024/05/28/don…

Good stuff on data centers from Ivy Main "Following the GA's failure to rein in the explosive growth of power-hungry data centers and remove obstacles to increasing the supply of renewable energy in Virginia, people are wondering where we go from here...." bluevirginia.us/2024/05/ivy-ma…

“We need real transparency and accountability for corrupt politicians and companies, and we demand a livable future amidst climate change. Our fight is not over…”