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Understanding Virginia’s Vulnerability to Climate Change

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Understanding Virginia’s Vulnerability to Climate Change

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This report from the Georgetown Climate Center and Old Dominion University’s Mitigation & Adaptation Research Institute touches on two threats to Virginia’s communities: rising seas, flooding, and extreme storms; and threats from extreme heat.

From the introduction: Communities across Virginia are increasingly vulnerable to severe weather influenced by changes in our climate. Population centers near the coast and tidal rivers are experiencing more flooding, farmers are increasingly contending with drought risks, and health problems are likely to be exacerbated by extreme heat and polluted air. Solutions to manage these risks exist, and implementing them will make our communities more resilient to the new conditions and challenges of our changing climate.

The report is available online as a PDF document. For additional information visit the Georgetown Climate Center website and Old Dominion University’s Mitigation & Adaptation Research Institute website.

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