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The Institute supports six new projects that will develop solutions worldwide Projects supported through the most recent EI grant round tackle data centers’ environmental impact, consider AI tools to predict extreme weather, assess health in cities, and will research even more ...

Projects supported through the most recent EI grant round tackle data centers’ environmental impact, consider AI tools to predict extreme weather, assess health in cities, and will research even more through work that spans the globe.
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How demand for and trade of construction materials affects greenhouse gas emissions Construction materials generate nearly one-third of global carbon emissions, yet conventional accounting captures only a fraction of this impact. Usin…

Construction materials generate nearly one-third of global carbon dioxide emissions. New open-access paper tracks emissions from global supply chains for cement, steel, metals, and plastics
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Hidden in plain sight, a UVA research gem on the Eastern Shore Scientists at UVA’s Coastal Research Center are restoring critical ecosystems – and inspiring the next generation of researchers.

Scientists at UVA’s Coastal Research Center are restoring critical ecosystems – and inspiring the next generation of researchers.

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How the end of carbon capture could spark a new industrial revolution Andres Clarens, Associate Director of the Environmental Institute, explores new technologies to help manage industrial heat more efficiently.

"The Department of Energy’s decision forces industrial America into a defining moment. One path leads backward toward pollution-intensive business as usual propping up obsolete processes. The other path drives forward through innovation."
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Q&A: What does a heat wave mean for your lungs and health? Excessive heat warnings remain in place across the state, with temperatures in the 90s. Nationwide, more than 150 million Americans have faced heat advisories. Robert Davis, Environmental Institute af...

Nationwide, more than 150 million Americans have recently faced heat advisories. Robert Davis, Environmental Institute-affiliated faculty member, tackles questions about what this means for health.
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Making Decisions with Consequences: Thoughts on Resilient Design Bobby Vance, Practitioner Fellow at the Institute, reflects on his time at UVA. He shares his takeaways from working with students as they consider the future of sustainable design.

Bobby Vance, Practitioner Fellow at the Institute, reflects on his time at UVA. He shares his takeaways from working with students as they consider the future of sustainable design.

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The report

“Principles for Responsible and Effective Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal Development and Governance”

was developed for the international High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy
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ANNOUNCING: the 2025 Environmental Futures Fellows! It is an honor to support graduate students Zanko Zandsalimi, Kamiar Khayambashi, and Sixuan Zhang.

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New report by @scottdoney.bsky.social now up. "The paper highlights the importance of strong public oversight." oceanpanel.org/publication/...

2025 Summer Intern Cohort Heads Off to Sustainability and Resilience Jobs The Institute awarded nine paid summer internships to UVA students for environmental, climate change, and sustainability work in 2025.

The Institute awarded nine paid summer internships to UVA students for environmental, climate change, and sustainability work in 2025. Learn more and meet Charlie Miller, who will be working with @chesapeakebayfdn.bsky.social -
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EI Postdocs Pay It Forward Through “Accidental” Mentoring Roles The Environmental Institute’s international team of Climate Fellows conducts research vital to a changing environment and the group’s presence at UVA is also bringing about what one called a ‘happy ac...

The Environmental Institute’s international team of Climate Fellows conducts research vital to a changing environment, and the group’s presence at UVA is also bringing about what one called a ‘happy accident.’

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AI is here - and the Institute is proud to support to conversations like this.

Major Ecological Study Underscores Critical Importance of Long-Term Data Collection A new study by an EI affiliate involving shorebirds suggests that the growth and decline of populations of plants and animals is connected, even when those populations span vast distances.

A new study by UVA researchers involving shorebirds suggests that the growth and decline of populations of plants and animals is connected, even when those populations span vast distances.
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Nuisance Flooding Risk on the Rise in Coastal Urban Areas A groundbreaking study by UVA researchers reveals new insights into the growing risk of nuisance flooding in urban coastal communities, with a focus on Norfolk, Virginia. The increasing frequency and ...

A study by UVA researchers reveals new insights into the growing risk of nuisance flooding in urban coastal communities, with a focus on Norfolk, Virginia. These floods are driven by a combination of urbanization and rising sea levels.
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New Study Explores Reusing Solar Panel Silicon for High-Performance Batteries Researchers at UVA are finding innovative ways to give solar panels a second life – by turning them into powerful components for batteries.

Researchers at UVA are finding innovative ways to give solar panels a second life – by turning them into powerful components for batteries.

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Join the Institute and the Batten School TODAY! 12:30 PM, Garrett Hall. Prof. Mooney will discuss how to share the real impacts of a changing climate through the power of storytelling.

UVA Helps Biharis Prepare for, and Respond to, Increased Flooding In Bihar, India, increased flooding has made clean drinking water difficult. UVA researchers are working with community members, particularly women, to find solutions.

In Bihar, India, increased flooding has made clean drinking water difficult. UVA researchers are working with community members, particularly women, to find solutions.

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Sally Pusede Brings Satellite Data Down to Earth Podcast Episode · Hoos in STEM · 03/21/2025 · 36m

Sally Pusede, an Associate Professor in the Dept. of Environmental Sciences, has been officially honored for advancing the analysis of satellite remote sensing data for the resolution of neighborhood-level pollution across the country. Listen to her work- podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s...

How AI Is Transforming Climate Change Prediction And Mitigation As reported by Forbes, read insights from the recent Lifetime Learning panel: What can we predict in a changing climate using AI, and is it ethical to do so?

As reported by @forbes.com - insights from the Institute's recent Lifetime Learning panel: What can we predict in a changing climate using AI, and is it ethical to do so?

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Spring 2025 Seed Funding Info Session

UVA faculty and researchers: Register for an online seminar on April 17 about seed funding. This webinar will explain the difference between the three options coming open for application (Spark, Rapid, and CoLab) as well as requirements and expectations.
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Now seeking the first-ever intern to help with communications for the institute. This paid internship has flexible start and end dates. Learn more-
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Innovative Solutions for a More Sustainable Future Through the Decarbonization Corps 2024-2025 This year’s Decarbonization Corps connects students, researchers, and industry partners to find solutions to problems like sustainable building materials, battery recycling, and reforestation efforts.

"Decarbonization isn’t just a goal—it’s about turning ambition into action and making sustainability the norm," said Masa Murry, one of this year's Decarbonization Corps students.

Learn more about this initiative from the Institute:
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Now accepting applications for summer graduate fellowships that advance resilience and sustainability research. Graduate students at the M.S. and Ph.D. level are eligible. Students from all schools and colleges at UVA are eligible.

Apply by April 18:
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A Blueprint for Building the Future: Eco-Friendly 3D Concrete Printing A team supported by the Environmental Institute is the first to explore how an emerging plant-based material could amplify the benefits of 3D-printed concrete technology.

A team supported by the Environmental Institute is the first to explore how an emerging plant-based material could amplify the benefits of 3D-printed concrete technology.
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Don't miss this event! The panelists will discuss how researchers leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to develop sophisticated models for predicting and forecasting the impacts of a changing climate as well as the ethical and practical implications.

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Professor Wins Morrison Prize for Article on Public Utilities and Clean Energy University of Virginia School of Law professor Alison Gocke has won the 10th annual Morrison Prize for her article on the role public utility commissions can play in clean-energy transitions.

Prof. Alison Gocke has been awarded the 10th annual Morrison Prize by the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law for her article “Public Utility’s Potential,” published by the Yale Law Journal.

UVA students recently shared feedback on past internship experiences through the Institute. The next generation of leaders is impressive and determined.

It is always an honor to support their journey.

Climate Collaborative Call Climate Collaborative UVA Environmental Institute community engaged climate research

The call for Climate Collaborative proposals is here! The first three teams work in the Arctic, Appalachia, and India doing amazing work. The Environmental Institute can't wait to support more cutting-edge UVA research that will benefit communities around the globe. environment.virginia.edu/cc-call

YouTube video by WebsEdge Science Engaging Communities in Climate Solutions - University of Virginia Environmental Institute

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The Climate Fellows Program: Bridging Climate Research, Global Impact, and Innovation Five Climate Fellows from the UVA Environmental Institute accepted jobs at important research institutions as the next generation of leaders engaging with some of the toughest environmental futures ch...

Five Climate Fellows from the UVA Environmental Institute accepted jobs at important research institutions as the next generation of leaders engaging with some of the toughest environmental futures challenges. Congrats! 👏👏
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