As the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided, senior centers in Virginia are welcoming back their participants, and one in particular has shifted some of its focus to the environment. A National Council on Aging survey found senior centers provide a sense of connectedness for older people who might otherwise face barriers to making friends and being part of their community. Charlottesville s Center at Belvedere offers myriad services and programs, but has taken a keen focus on environmental wellness. .
Many large companies have a director or vice president of sustainability. A few even have teams working to improve the carbon footprint of their corporation, but small and medium-sized businesses could use some help. That’s where one non-profit in Charlottesville comes in.
At a time when several Virginia counties have rejected plans for solar farms, Albemarle has given an enthusiastic thumbs-up to an array so big it could power more than half of the homes in the county. Sandy Hausman has that story.