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 The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026