Environmental activists angry about the Gulf of Mexico disaster are mobilizing to keep oil rigs off of Virginia's coast and to push for renewable energy.

The Sierra Club, Oceana and other organizers are heading to the coast June 26 for "Hands Across the Sand," a human line in the sand against drilling. A similar event was held on Florida beaches.

Virginia events are scheduled for two locations in Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Hampton. Other activities are also planned along inland waterways.

The Obama administration canceled the planned Virginia sale of offshore leases following the spill.

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