He concludes the column with this statement:
Moving from polluting fossil fuel energy to clean, renewable power will be a four-way win for Virginia: (1) more clean energy jobs, (2) lower electricity bills, (3) better public health and (4) combating climate change. For all these reasons, I strongly encourage our governor to speak out in support of the EPA’s Clean Power Plan, and to implement it as aggressively as possible.
Excerpt from the RichmondOutside.com article:
A new outdoor festival is coming to Mayo Island and the James River on September 27, and mountain bikers and paddlers should take notice. The Tour de Fall Line is a coordinated effort between Richmond-MORE and the James River Coalition to show off everything they fight for as advocates for mountain biking and paddling in Richmond, while at the same time serving as a fundraiser for both organizations.
The Tour de Fall Line will highlight Richmond’s epic trails — like Buttermilk (pictured). Credit: Trey GarmanThe Tour de Fall Line will highlight Richmond’s epic trails — like Buttermilk (pictured). Credit: Trey Garman
The day will consist of two separate events, both meant to be casual experiences open to all. For mountain bikers, there is a 50-mile loop that runs over virtually every trail along the James River — Buttermilk, Northbank, Forest Hill Park, etc. Meanwhile, whitewater enthusiasts will drop in at the Huguenot Flatwater boat landing and run the James River all the way to Mayo Island. That’s where paddlers and mountain bikers will meet at the end for an outdoor party, complete with a band and beverages.