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Hampton Roads needs no reminder that a changing climate poses considerable risks and is already bringing wide-ranging effects for our region and its residents. Rising seas, recurrent flooding and extreme weather — all evident here and throughout the commonwealth — require thoughtful, evidence-based solutions to protect threatened communities, public health and economic growth.

When the new General Assembly convenes in January and Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger takes office, climate policies will be among the top priorities they must address. To help guide that important work, they are fortunate to have the newly released Virginia Climate Assessment , a first-of-its-kind state-level dive into changes affecting the commonwealth and the serious

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