Virginia Climate Center

The First Virginia Climate Assessment (VCA) is here! 🌱 After months of hard work, collaboration, and anticipation, the Virginia Climate Center is thrilled to announce the release of the first ever Virginia Climate Assessment (VCA). Read the VCA at the link in our bio 🔗

New from the Virginia Climate Voices Blog: Drought is becoming an increasing concern in Virginia - but it doesn't just impact agriculture. Water resources expert Dr. Corinne Bowers explores how drought can have underlying consequences for VA's economy🚱🪙 vaclimate.gmu.edu/blog/drought-v…

Join VCC Director Jim Kinter & @GMU_COS Dean Cody Edwards for a discussion on Virginia's Inaugural Climate Assessment as part of the Mason Science Series. When: Tuesday, March 24 3:30-6pm Where: Country Club of Fairfax Register: science.gmu.edu/UpcomingMSS See you there! 👀

Drought heavily impacts Virginia’s water resources and agriculture. Learn more in the Virginia Climate Assessment's Drought Risk chapter: vaclimate.gmu.edu/virginia-clima…

Did you know? 🤔🚱 Drought is the second most expensive disaster in Virginia, and it is becoming an increasing concern for much of the Commonwealth. Warming temperatures & inconsistent rainfall are leading to more frequent, short droughts, particularly in Western & Northern VA.

Severe weather is one of the fastest growing weather-related hazards. Ask the insurance industry! Even in Virginia, we've seen an uptick in tornado activity over the past few decades in our @VirginiaClimate blog: vaclimate.gmu.edu/blog/changing-…

As Virginia faces longer, hotter summers, @GeorgeMasonU public health expert MB Mitcham explains how extreme heat is affecting the state’s food system — from crop yields and livestock health to worker safety. @VirginiaClimate Read more in @WVTFRADIOIQ: wvtf.org/2026-02-27/ext…

You can also read Dr. Mitcham's recent VCC blog post on climate + food systems here: vaclimate.gmu.edu/blog/climate-s…

Extreme heat can mean extreme problems for agriculture in Virginia. 🐮 Check out this interview with Dr. MB Mitcham on how heat impacts our crops, livestock, and farmers: wvtf.org/2026-02-27/ext…

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New from the Virginia Climate Voices Blog: Public health expert Dr. MB Mitcham discusses climate impacts on agriculture, crop yields, supply chains, food access, and human labor. 🧺🌾 Read about the climate signal found in our food systems: vaclimate.gmu.edu/blog/climate-s…

Did you know?🤔 Coastal Virginia is experiencing sea level rise at a faster rate than average 🌊 Some parts of the coast even experience rates 2x that of the global average due to land sinkage Learn more about sea level rise in VA from the Virginia Climate Assessment 👇

Submit your abstract here: sites.google.com/view/gmuesomsy…

Calling all climate & earth systems grad students at George Mason University and beyond! Submit your abstract to the 2026 Earth System Observations & Modeling Graduate Symposium to share your research with the community, network with professionals, and explore career pathways.

⏱️ Friday February 27, 2026 | 7-9:30pm 📍 Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Rd, Oakton, VA 22124 💻 In-person or virtual (Zoom link above) See you there!

Join VCC Director Dr. Jim Kinter and Act for Climate Today! to discuss key findings of the First Virginia Climate Assessment and implications for the Northern Virginia region. us02web.zoom.us/j/83792213299?…

Spotlight on the Southeast, where 84.9% of the region (TN, AL, GA, FL, SC, NC, VA) is in drought. Much of the region has received below 50% of normal precip in the last 60 days. Rain is moving in before conditions lean warm and dry next week. drought.gov @NOAA

New research out of the VCC 💡 What are the health implications of Virginia's growing data center industry? Our experts examined Virginia's Data Center Alley, the world's largest concentrated data center hub, and its associated health risks. Read more: frontiersin.org/journals/clima…

Much of Virginia will be experiencing frigid temperatures and a potential snowstorm this weekend ❄️ Plan and prepare with these tips 👇

🧊Fairfax County is looking at some cold temperatures throughout this week with the possibility of snow this weekend! 🥶Make sure you are prepared for winter storms this season by following this timeline. #StayWarm #StayPrepared #EmergencyPreparedness