The effects of extreme heat are disproportionately distributed, negatively impacting some people more than others. VCC researchers are surveying communities in the City of Alexandria to better understand their experiences during heatwaves.

Virginia is no stranger to wildfires, however, the ongoing blaze in Page County and other parts of Virginia may be a symptom of increasing risk in a warming world.

The Fifth National Climate Assessment is here, and Virginia is taking notes.

In a state as diverse as Virginia, so are the climate impacts - and the approach to covering them.

In Held v Montana, 16 Montana kids challenged state law leading to a landmark court decision on climate change.

This isn’t a coming-of-age novel but if there were a story about humanity’s fight against climate change, young adults would still be the main characters.

Learning from historic successes in community engagement.

Ambient? Wet bulb? We’re here to demystify the heat measurements infiltrating mainstream media.

Virginia’s climate is a-changin’, but we’re working to ensure that our communities are forewarned about the changes that are already happening and the changes to come.

Learn more about the importance of staying cool during extreme heat and steps to keep you and your family safe this summer.

Smoke? Haze? What was clouding the Virginia air recently?

Why has 1.5°C been in the headlines recently? A review of the WMO’s new report and what it means for Virginia.

How can Virginians benefit from RGGI?

VCC collaborates with international colleagues to support Virginia resiliency.