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The Cool Down

State governor approves changes to animal waste regulations for farmers — here's why it matters

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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin approved a proposal to add additional rules to how large farming operations must deal with animal waste.

The goal is to reduce the amounts of nitrogen and bacteria that the waste releases into groundwater.

The fact that the governor approved this proposal should be great news for anyone living in the area, or as far away as Chesapeake Bay .