Voices Demand Cumulative Pollution Accountability | Richmond News

Richmond News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

Virginia’s DEQ held a pivotal town hall to shape new environmental justice guidance, sparking both hope and frustration as residents pushed for smarter, cumulative pollution assessments—especially in overburdened communities. While some praised the chance to speak, others slammed the agency for handing out draft materials just hours before the meeting, leaving little time to prepare. Still, turnout was strong, with one attendee driving from Norfolk to show just how deeply this issue matters. The goal? To force DEQ to see the big picture—how power plants, data centers, and industrial…