Here is a list of things Environmentalist all over the United States of America would like to see CHANGE within the next four years: Get rid of energy plants that pollute our air and waterways. Our nation needs to understand … Continue reading
As many of you may have already heard, on October 1, 2012, the GenOn Potomac River Generating Station (PRGS) located in Alexandria, VA closed down after 63 years of providing energy for the DC metro area. The reason for the … Continue reading
This is the first what will hopefully be a semi regular feature – a blog post from Clean Fairfax Friend, Zoey. Introduction Over my spring break, I traveled to The Big Island of Hawaii. On the trip to and while … Continue reading
Ever felt like your voice can’t be heard? Not anymore. Speak your mind or learn new information on the environmental issues in Fairfax County tomorrow night at the EQAC public hearing! The Environmental Quality Advisory Council (EQAC) will be holding … Continue reading
Election day has come and gone and yet are you still seeing signs out there? I know I am. And it looks like Supervisor Herrity is too. Here’s a nice editorial from the Fairfax Times where he says it is … Continue reading
TODAY!! is America Recycles Day Since 1997, communities across the country have come together on November 15 to celebrate America Recycles Day. More than a celebration, America Recycles Day is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to the promotion of … Continue reading
Now, go pick up your signs please, before the end up in the woods, on the street, or blocking a storm drain. Thank you! Edit: Clean Fairfax isn’t the only one wondering why it is VDOT’s (and taxpayers’) responsibility to … Continue reading
Before our society became a huge army of consumers, clothes and shoes were patched, stitched, and taped in every which way- all to avoid that article of clothing ending up in the garbage. Although buying new clothes can be a … Continue reading
If you live in the Northern Virginia, you are well aware of the term ‘being stuck in traffic.’ In fact, just the word ‘traffic’ can make a NoVa resident’s skin crawl. It’s an obstacle we live and plan our lives … Continue reading
It’s that time again-another urban farming blog! As you should already know, urban farming is a rapidly growing trend in the cities across America. Our cities are seen as dirty, polluted zits on our country’s face, when they could become … Continue reading