Katherine Hafner
ReporterKatherine is WHRO’s climate and environment reporter. She came to WHRO from the Virginian-Pilot in 2022. Katherine is a California native who now lives in Norfolk and welcomes book recommendations, fun science facts and of course interesting environmental news.
Reach Katherine at katherine.hafner@whro.org.
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Virginia Beach plans to convert about eight acres back into tidal wetlands to earn mitigation credits. The city says without those, they can’t move forward with other projects like those under the Flood Protection Program. -
A startup announced it plans to build a commercial fusion plant outside Richmond. The industry has huge potential for clean energy but has also faced significant challenges. -
The city last year switched to LED holiday lights on 17 buildings and parking garages. -
The Chesapeake Executive Council, which directs policy for the massive bay partnership, wants to embrace newer science and measurable targets. -
State lawmakers this week heard a long-awaited report about the impact of data centers. Virginia has become a global hub for the industry. -
The $20 million Pay-For-Outcomes program, meant to help clean up the Chesapeake Bay, was directed by the General Assembly this year. -
Norfolk’s RISE Resilience Innovations last year funded four startups working on ways to improve and transform flood insurance, using Norfolk as a testing ground. -
The nearly $3 million in state funding comes through the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation. -
There is a long-running battle in Virginia over how to manage the menhaden fishery – and the lack of data about the species continues to be front and center. -
The city and Army Corps this week presented proposed designs for the first phase of the wall, including near Harbor Park.
