Legislation would create a set of statewide development standards as guidance for localities that have become resistant to solar.By Charles PaullinRICHMOND, Va.—The Virginia House passed legislation on Thursday by a 63-33 vote, nearly along party lines, that would facilitate the development of solar facilities by prohibiting bans by local communities but spelling out site requirements designed to satisfy the concerns of local governments.
Observations from the Little Bunker
Last updated: February 24, 2026 10:22 PM
Atmospheric CO₂
429.9 ppm
+17.3
ppm/year
Atmospheric CH₄
1946.47 ppb
+6.49
ppb/year
Global Temperature
+1.48 °C
Peak: +1.73°C
World Population
8.1 billion
+67
million/year