McAuliffe revives climate change committee Gene Marrano September 22, 2014 1 minute read The president of Roanoke’s Cool Cities Coalition says rising sea levels in the Hampton Roads area – due to climate change – is just one reason the recently revived State Climate Commission is a good idea. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: 2 Va. retirement officials earn highest state payNext: Prevention Council encourages family gatherings at meal times Related Stories Billy Strings surgery casts doubt on July performance in Roanoke Ian Price April 20, 2026 Delta Dental of Virginia awards $825,000 in grants to bolster Virginia’s safety net clinics Web Staff April 20, 2026 “Brady” hails new gun violence prevention laws in Virginia Gene Marrano April 20, 2026