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      • Tree Canopy Equity Program
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The Advocacy Committee

Stand Up for Climate Progress in the General Assembly

January 5, 2023 by The Advocacy Committee

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.

Read moreStand Up for Climate Progress in the General Assembly

Support Climate-Friendly, Healthy Schools

January 5, 2023 by The Advocacy Committee

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.

Read moreSupport Climate-Friendly, Healthy Schools

EcoAction Arlington Comments on the Missing Middle Housing Proposal

September 23, 2022 by The Advocacy Committee

EcoAction Arlington recently sent a letter to the County Board supporting, but describing its concerns, with proposed plans to change residential zoning throughout the County to allow small-scale 2 to 8 units residential buildings (aka Missing Middle) in lots currently zoned for  single-family residences. Higher density housing is more environmentally friendly as it increases energy …

Read moreEcoAction Arlington Comments on the Missing Middle Housing Proposal

The Arlington County Board Needs to Invest More in Climate Change Action

March 23, 2022 by The Advocacy Committee

Business as usual is not an option. I look to County Board members to do everything within your power to take action to prevent the worst impacts of climate change and help build a sustainable and livable future for my family and future generations.

Read moreThe Arlington County Board Needs to Invest More in Climate Change Action

Plastic Bag Fee Starts January 1

December 15, 2021 by The Advocacy Committee

In September, with the encouragement of EcoAction Arlington and the 1,500 signers of our petition, the Arlington County Board joined Fairfax County and Alexandria in adopting a plastic bag tax. Starting January 1, grocery stores, drugstores, and convenience stores in Arlington will begin to charge a five-cent fee for single-use plastic bags at their check-out counters. …

Read morePlastic Bag Fee Starts January 1

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