Environment & Sea Level Rise

"I pray this will be a turnaround, if any of these policies are worth a dime," said Ron Jenkins with the Virginia Loggers Association.

Experts say the Defense Department's decision to de-emphasize climate change will harm national security.

Chesapeake history, Suffolk’s growth and a Newport News business owner crafting state rules: Hampton Roads through the news in the past year.

The free ReUse Festival event features workshops, environmental organizations and local artisans.

PlantPop’s annual film festival is for plant lovers, but organizers say casual plant admirers can also be drawn in through movies.

This week’s ballot referendum was advisory, meaning city leaders are not bound by the outcome.

“Ice to Water,” which displays glass sculptures by Peter Bremers, rings the alarm on melting glaciers.

All Virginia voters will consider a change to the state constitution about tax exemptions for families of veterans who died in the line of duty, while Chesapeake voters will weigh in on recycling.

“TROLLS: Save the Humans” includes six large trolls made mostly from recyclables along the Aquarium’s nature trail.

The Historic Endview property is home to “a ton” of paw paw trees, a native Virginia fruit known for its unique texture and flavor.