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Billion Dollar Losses, Trillion Dollar Threats: The Cost of Climate Change

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Billion Dollar Losses, Trillion Dollar Threats: The Cost of Climate Change

Home » Economic Activities » Business Case for Resiliency » Billion Dollar Losses, Trillion Dollar Threats: The Cost of Climate Change

Since 1980, billion-dollar weather and climate disasters (hurricanes, severe storms, drought, flooding, wildfire, winter storms, and freezing) have led to $2.2 trillion in losses. Between 2017 and 2021, annual losses from billion-dollar disasters totaled $765 billion in losses and more than 4500 deaths. This is almost 8 times higher than in the 1980s. Not only are the events increasing in both occurrence and intensity, they are disproportionately impacting our communities. This report, prepared by PSE Health Energy for E2, aims to summarize the scale of weather and climate damage across the United States, the risk of escalating costs in a warming climate, and the need to invest in both climate mitigation and adaptation.

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The Resilience Calendar

  • Climate Conversations: Science Policy Crossroads
    Date: November 3, 2025
    Location: Hybrid Virtual and In-person Event

    This Climate Conversation will be held in-person (and livestreamed) as part of the Greater Baltimore Climate Summit, where speakers will discuss how science is incorporated into policy at different levels of government, and opportunities…

  • Extreme Rainfall in Mountainous Terrain: Modeling and observational challenges for warm-season precipitation
    Date: November 4, 2025
    Location: Virtual

    This virtual workshop will consider current scientific understanding and gaps 1) for observing and understanding extreme warm-season rainfall in mountainous terrain, and 2) for modeling such precipitation for active events and retrospective analysis, including producing information…

  • Virginia Council on Environmental Justice
    Date: November 5, 2025
    Location: Hybrid Virtual and In-person Event

    The Virginia Council on Environmental Justice plans to meet on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 11:30am-5:00pm at the Essex Public Library, 117 North Church Lane, Tappahannock, VA 22560. The meeting will also be held virtually via WebEx…

  • Beyond Zero Film Screening
    Date: November 12, 2025
    Location: The Paramount Theater, 215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, USA

    Striving to reduce harm, all while strengthening the company’s overall success and resilience, this film provides an inspirational roadmap for business leaders who want to confront climate change before it’s too late.

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Resilient Virginia News: Fall 2025

The Power of Partnership … Spotlight On Webinar Series … Resilience Certificate Survey … Interactive StoryMaps Advance Climate Equity … RVCA Updates … Tackling Emerging Contaminants Water Technical Assistance … Closing America’s Wastewater Access Gap Initiative … Firewise Virginia Community Hazard Mitigation Grant Program … more.

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Where Data Meets Story: Mapping Equity in Virginia

VCU RISE has launched interactive StoryMaps to highlight environmental justice issues in Charles City County, Emporia, and Richmond. Learn how these equity-focused tools blend local data, maps, and community stories to support planning, resource access, and climate resilience.

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The Power of Partnership: What It Means to Be a State Affiliate of ASBN

Resilient Virginia has joined the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) as a proud state affiliate—connecting our local work to a powerful national movement for a just, equitable, and sustainable economy. This partnership gives us—and our members—greater access to resources, national campaigns, funding opportunities, and a stronger policy voice. Learn how this affiliation is helping us scale impact and drive sustainable change across Virginia.

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Fall 2025 with Resilient Virginia: Engaging Leaders, Empowering Action

This fall, Resilient Virginia is rolling out a lineup of virtual and in-person events aimed at bringing people together and sharing real-world tools for building stronger, more resilient communities across the state. From webinars and workshops to networking meetups, there’s something for everyone—whether you’re focused on agriculture, energy, infrastructure, the economy, or community development, or just getting started on your resilience journey.

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Upcoming Resilience Talks

Couldn’t attend every session at the recent Resilient Virginia Conference — or weren’t able to attend at all? You’re not alone—and we’ve got you covered.

Resilient Virginia is planning a series of post-conference sessions that will revisit the most in-demand topics from the conference—and the first three are happening soon!

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