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 organization is slowly expanding its Sustainable Water Initiative for Tomorrow to add water back to the regional aquifer. -
A group of nonprofits is hosting a “Solar Schools” event in Norfolk Saturday, with the clock ticking on federal clean energy tax credits. -
The law school hopes the new Center for Energy Law & Policy will be a hub for addressing growing energy issues. -
The proposal is part of an effort to stem the spread of the species, which has invaded the Chesapeake Bay’s tributaries. -
The National Flood Insurance Program is on hold because of the government shutdown and cannot renew or issue new policies. -
The goal is to help Virginians access energy incentives, some of which expire soon after cuts by the Trump administration. -
Saltier regions of the bay, such as Hampton Roads, are expected to see the biggest osprey declines. -
The state’s recently updated plan includes plants — and data centers — for the first time. -
The effort is the first from a nonprofit formed by a Newport News auto shop owner to expand rainwater reuse. -
The 6.6-acre marsh restoration is part of the third phase of the Lynnhaven River Basin Ecosystem Restoration project.
