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.
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The new exhibit is home to 26 turtles from four different North American species, including several that are endangered. -
The property, called Mattanock Town, is already home to the tribe’s headquarters and annual pow wow celebration. -
Preservation Virginia said the communities of Hobson and Oakland are both threatened by flooding and encroaching modern development. -
The state Department of Environmental Quality says stricter federal air pollution standards could tip more days from being considered good to moderate quality. -
The city is planning to restore nearly 50 acres of marsh habitat lost from erosion. -
Norfolk was one of five stops along the East Coast during NOAA’s Hurricane Awareness Tour this week. -
The Middle Peninsula is often called the septic repair capital of the East Coast. Failing systems can flood yards with sewage, threatening the health of people and the environment. -
The school would be the first to offer a marine science degree to undergraduate students at a public university in Virginia. -
Most migratory birds travel under the cover of darkness. Experts ask residents to help by turning off their lights at night, which can disorient birds and cause them to collide with buildings. -
The Solar for All program will focus on helping low-income and disadvantaged communities access solar infrastructure like home panels and battery storage.
