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The West Virginia Center on Climate Change (“WV3C”) is a nonprofit organization based in Morgantown, WV.

The WV3C is dedicated to helping West Virginians and their neighbors address the crisis of global warming and climate change. We invite you to join our effort.

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Latest News & Events

WV3C Programming “On Hold” as of December 2022

The West Virginia Center on Climate Change (“WV3C”) has been presenting educational programs on global warming and climate change science and policy in West Virginia since 2014.

WV3C’s Director Tom Rodd is retiring as of December 2022, and the WV3C Board is considering future options. WV3C program activity is currently “on hold.”

The WV3C and Friends of Blackwater recently collaborated on an updated scientific bibliography titled “A Web of Life and Livelihood on the Chopping Block” — on the impacts of climate change and global warming on the Allegheny Highlands. You can read and download this document here.

There are video recordings of past WV3C webinar programs posted on the WV3C YouTube Channel and past Facebook posts are at the West Virginia Center on Climate Change on Facebook

You can scroll down, and see web pages listed in the top menu, for more information (some of which may be outdated.) Thanks for your climate concern!

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ABOUT WV3C

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Our Mission


We work in West Virginia and the surrounding region to help meet the challenge of global warming and the climate crisis.

WV3C programs emphasize impacts and issues that are most important to West Virginians, presented in non-confrontational opportunities for learning and dialogue. 

The West Virginia Center on Climate Change takes an “all of the above” position on climate solutions.  We welcome tax-deductible donations from individuals and foundations.

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Our Strategy


The WV3C organizes live and online educational programs and media outreach that bring scientific and policy expertise about the climate crisis to West Virginians and our neighbors.

Our expert-led nonpartisan programs — in a wide range of community settings — are based on peer-reviewed research and solid experience and scholarship. 

We partner with a diverse group of individuals, organizations, and institutions.

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Our People


The WV3C Advisory Board are Emily Calandrelli; Rafe Pomerance; James Van Nostrand; Patrick McGinley; and Evan Hansen.  The WV3C Project Staff is Haley Paul  Tom Rodd is the Project Supervisor. 

Scholars, professionals, and other experts provide advice and content for WV3C programs.

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