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Virginia’s participation and withdrawal from RGGI
Virginia is in the process of withdrawing from RGGI despite it being passed into law.
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RGGI: The Regional Greenhouse Iniative
RGGI is a joint effort of 12 Eastern States to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from power plants within each participating state.
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What are Greenhouse Gases?
Greenhouse gasses (GHGS) are gasses in the Earth’s atmosphere the trap heat and warm the surface creating a warmer planet and impacting the environment.