Katherine Hafner is a climate and environment reporter at WHRO. She focuses on themes such as climate change, sustainability, and energy policy, with a keen interest in cleantech, renewable energy, and environmental services. Katherine's work has been featured in notable outlets including NPR, The Washington Post, and WUNC (91.5 FM).
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Katherine Hafner's articles predominantly cover local government announcements and frequently cite data. Her themes revolve around energy, business & industry, scientific matters, and government & politics with a focus on Virginia's environmental issues, climate change effects, wildlife conservation efforts, and infrastructure.
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If conditions worsen, state officials said they could implement mandatory conservation measures.
By: Katherine Hafner
The proposal threatens decades of work to restore oysters in the bay. Most of the time, a massive oyster reef along Pleasure House Creek in Virginia Beach is hidden below the water.
By: Katherine Hafner, Michelle Valles
Millions of people who lost their homes to foreclosure have a long way to go in getting them back, but they can look to one family in Azusa for a glimmer of hope.
By: Katherine Hafner
VIMS and NOAA outfitted crabbing boats with sonar units that scan the seafloor.
By: Katherine Hafner
The government's new definition of “harm” does not include habitat destruction.
By: Katherine Hafner
State officials are seeking public feedback about people's priorities for energy in the years to come.
By: Katherine Hafner
Virginia has seen a surge in tick-borne illness, such as alpha-gal syndrome.
By: Katherine Hafner
ODU master's student Willow Baker sets up a 'TickBot'prototype on a neighborhood trail in Chesapeake on July 27, 2026.
By: Katherine Hafner
A key issue centers around how often Virginia Beach would close the proposed tide gates.
By: Katherine Hafner
The $57-million facility supports research on vehicles moving through Earth and space.
