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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Peregrines had recovered along the coast because of ample shorebirds to eat. But now their bird-heavy diet is a weakness. -
Materials collected from both blue and green bins will go to the same new plant in Portsmouth. -
The utility would use onshore infrastructure at the site for a wind farm off the Outer Banks. -
Congress passed a pilot program several years ago, but it’s gone dark under the Trump administration, according to lawmakers. -
Dominion Energy is building a state-mandated pilot program that would pay customers to tap into resources such as smart thermostats. -
An ambitious statewide project is documenting the fox species to learn about potential declines. -
The site along the Elizabeth River Trail will soon sprout crops such as pumpkins, peppers and tomatoes. -
The ongoing research looks at how parks and trails affect local wildlife, flooding and residents' wellbeing. -
Shellfish farmers are working with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science to better understand the looming issue. -
The islands full of native plant species are meant to support wildlife and educate visitors to the garden.
