Climate Change
Climate change has broad implications for Virginia, threatening not just our coastal communities but also our fisheries, farms, wildlife and public health. Decisive action today will help protect Virginia from the worst of global warming.
Preparing for Climate Change: Conserving Virginia's Fish and Wildlife for the Future
National Wildlife Federation (NWF), Virginia Conservation Network (VCN), and Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) are working together to update Virginia’s Wildlife Action Plan to integrate climate change.
Confronting Climate Change
Virginia's businesses need to prepare now to compete in a “carbon constrained” economy. Local governments need to start planning to protect people, nature and infrastructure from some unavoidable effects of climate change.
Reports
Learn more about global warming and what it means for our state and region.
Interactive Tool: Where does your power come from?
Utility companies are importing vast quantities of coal while neglecting local home-grown renewable resources and energy efficiency opportunities. To educate yourself take this fun, interactive web quiz.