October 2024 EcoAdvocate
Speaking up as Arlington County plans its future in big and small ways is important to make sure that all possible opportunities to address the climate and other environmental crises …
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Let’s Make the FY2025 Budget a Climate Budget
EcoAction Arlington is urging the County Board to leverage its budget decisions to accelerate County efforts to achieve its carbon neutrality goal.
Come Discuss Climate Priorities with County Board Member Takis Karantonis
Wednesday, March 6, 20246:30 p.m.Virtual Discussion Via Zoom Come join EcoAction Arlington’s Advocacy Committee and R4 Action Group on March 6 at 6:30 p.m. We will begin with a social …
Stand Up for Climate Progress in the General Assembly
This 2024 session of the Virginia General Assembly is now underway with opportunities to advance legislation to address tree canopy coverage and natural resources, strengthen the Virginia Clean Economy Act, …
Now’s the Time to Start the Transition to Clean Electric ART Buses
With the new ART Operations and Maintenance Facility, designed for battery electric buses (BEBs), moving toward completion in 2025, Arlington should commit to purchasing these buses for all new buses. …
Stand Up for Climate Progress in the General Assembly
The General Assembly session is fast-paced and opportunities arise throughout for citizens to contact committee chairs and their representatives to support or oppose pending legislation.
Support Climate-Friendly, Healthy Schools
EcoAction Arlington, Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions Arlington Hub, and the Sierra Club Potomac River Group have recently sent two joint letters to the Arlington School Board and the APS Superintendent asking for firm commitments to carbon neutrality, including making ACC all electric for key systems, to protect our children’s future and to offer inspiration and experiential learning for students who may one day work in green economy jobs.
Now is the Time to Align County Spending with its Environmental Goals
In recent years, Arlington has set lofty goals to tackle the climate crisis and create a truly sustainable community and the County’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is a key mechanism …