Did you know?🤔⚡
Extreme weather is leading to more frequent power outages in Virginia.
As severe weather intensifies, VA’s aging electric grid is increasingly vulnerable to failures that have cascading effects on our most vital infrastructure.
Learn more:
www.vaclimate.gmu.edu/virginia-cli...
The Virginia Climate Center is building the infrastructure to provide climate services to the entire Commonwealth. From flood mapping along the bay and measuring urban heat to creating the Virginia Climate Assessment, our mission is to assist communities with the best data and science available.
This #GeorgeMasonGivingDay, your support will empower us to continue & grow our efforts to aid Virginia local and state governments, communities, & small businesses with climate resilience decision-making.
Learn more about the VCC: www.vaclimate.gmu.edu
Give: rb.gy/aw4yep 💚 💛
Since its creation in 2022, the VCC has been helping communities across Virginia meet their climate challenges. 🌱
Our students, faculty, & staff deliver climate data & resilience insights: from the First Virginia Climate Assessment to codeveloping solutions for dangerous flooding & extreme heat.
Virginia’s Highland County saw one of the worst syrup seasons in recent memory.
A January ice storm and unseasonable March warmth disrupted conditions needed for sap collection. The consequences could be existential for producers. https://wapo.st/3NgNZrS
Did you know? 🤔✒️
Authors of the Virginia Climate Assessment used weather and climate data recorded by Thomas Jefferson to complete their assessment.
His records, including measurements of things like temperature and wind, helped researchers to compare current & past climate conditions.
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 Virginia's economy🚱🪙
www.vaclimate.gmu.edu/blog/drought...
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Join VCC Director Jim Kinter & College of Science Dean Cody Edwards for a discussion on Virginia's Inaugural Climate Assessment as part of the Mason Science Series.
When: Tues, March 24th 3:30-6pm
Where: Country Club of Fairfax
Register to attend: 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:
www.vaclimate.gmu.edu/virginia-cli...
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-term droughts, particularly in Western & Northern VA.
You can also read Dr. Mitcham's recent VCC blog post on climate + food systems here: www.vaclimate.gmu.edu/blog/climate...
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:
www.wvtf.org/2026-02-27/e...
New from the Virginia Climate Voices Blog:
Public health expert Dr. MB Mitcham discusses climate impacts on agriculture, crop yields, supply chains, food access, & human labor 🧺 🌾
Read about the climate signal found in our food systems: www.vaclimate.gmu.edu/blog/climate-signal-food-systems
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 from the VA Climate Assessment: www.vaclimate.gmu.edu/virginia-cli...
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.
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⏱️ 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!
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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:
www.frontiersin.org/journals/cli...
Many of the costs of climate change are hard to notice. New research revealed one of those costs that many people will care deeply about:
Climate change has already made the United States poorer.
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Do data centers harm people's health? Given the proliferation of data centers across VA, the US & world, it's an important yet unanswered question. In this paper, @ngour.bsky.social, @lortizuriarte.bsky.social & I examine the possibilities.
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🧤 Dress in warm layers and have plenty of blankets
🏠 Stay indoors or limit time outdoors if you must
🍽️ Have enough food and water for at least 3 days
🔌 Charge all devices in case of power outages
🚗 Limit travel and drive carefully
💬 Stay in the know, check for forecast updates and official warnings
It's going to be a frigid (and potentially snowy) weekend, Virginia! 🥶
Here's some tips on how to prepare for the winter weather:
2025 was Earth's 3rd warmest year on record, and the US's 4th warmest year 🥵
How does Virginia compare?
2025 was not as warm as 2024 (Virginia's warmest year to date) but it was still warmer than average, 1.7°F warmer to be exact.
This makes 2025 Virginia's 20th warmest year on record.
Unlock insights on Virginia's climate challenges 💡
Have you read the Virginia Climate Assessment yet? Now's the time! Start 2026 ready to take on climate resilience in your community with insights into Virginia's top climate challenges.
Read the VCA: www.vaclimate.gmu.edu/virginia-cli...
Worth repeating: “More disasters are coming, and states will bear more of the burden. But by preparing and adapting our homes and communities year-round for the storms to come, every state can build a more resilient future.”
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