Blacksburg locals protest Virginia's exit of climate control program
BLACKSBURG, Va. – Governor Glenn Youngkin is pulling Virginia out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a multi-state agreement to limit carbo...
BLACKSBURG, Va. – Governor Glenn Youngkin is pulling Virginia out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a multi-state agreement to limit carbon emissions and reduce greenhouse gas effects. A group gathered in Downtown Blacksburg to protest this decision. They think pulling out of RGGI would hurt Virginians. 'I have grandchildren and I won't be around that much longer, but I want a healthy planet for my kids and grandkids,' said George Lally, a protester and retired U.S. Marine. Have breaking news delivered straight to your inbox He said he worries about the people he loves if nothing is done about climate change.