Climate crisis

Joint Comments on One Rosslyn

July 7, 2025 by The Advocacy Committee

Sierra Club’s Potomac River Group, EcoAction Arlington, and Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions Arlington Hub are alarmed that the One Rosslyn project is moving forward with minimal sustainability requirements and contrary to the County’s recently adopted Climate Resolution and its long-term climate goals. Penzance is not participating in the Green Building Incentive Policy. We do not believe this decision absolves Penzance from its obligation to meet core Arlington community climate-related needs and values through the site plan process. These values are not reflected by current standard site plan conditions.

November 2024 EcoAdvocate

December 11, 2024 by EcoActionArlington

November 2024 NEWSLETTER Please let the County Board know that you want to see a robust building decarbonization program that will reduce energy use and phase out fossil fuels for …

Food Waste: Why it Matters

August 29, 2024 by The Advocacy Committee

According to EPA (and many other sources), approximately one-third of food produced in the United States is not eaten. Americans on average waste about 1 pound of food daily. Food …

What We’re Listening To

May 22, 2024 by The Advocacy Committee

Is it time to stop eating beef? Is my lawn bad for the environment? And what actually happens to the plastic bottles I throw in the recycling bin? How to …

Still Time to Weigh In for a Stronger County Zero Waste Plan

May 22, 2024 by The Advocacy Committee

ACTION ALERT Read EcoAction Arlington’s letter on the Draft Solid Waste Master Plan/Zero Waste Plan Arlington County is poised to adopt a new 20-year Solid Waste Management Plan on June …

Elections Matter: Vote in the Democratic Primary for County Board Candidates

May 22, 2024 by The Advocacy Committee

Elections Matter: Vote in the Democratic Primary for County Board Candidates On June 18, Arlington Democrats will choose their candidate to run for County Board member (early voting is already …

What We’re Reading In March

March 26, 2024 by The Advocacy Committee

All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis, edited by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johson and Dr. Katharine K. Wilkinson. All We Can Save is a collection …

Let’s Make 2024 the Year of Climate Action in Arlington

February 20, 2024 by The Advocacy Committee

The County Board started the year on a positive note, advancing the transition of ART buses from polluting fossil-gas buses to zero emission battery electric buses with an agreement to …

Now’s the Time to Start the Transition to Clean Electric ART Buses

January 16, 2024 by The Advocacy Committee

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. …

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.