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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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. -
The new scholarship is part of a wider effort to boost education around science journalism at the historically Black university. -
Virginia Beach and Norfolk recently renewed longstanding contracts with TFC Recycling after residents said in surveys they’re willing to pay more to keep the service.
