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EI affiliates Xi Yang and Lauren Bridges joined the AI Exchange @ UVA podcast to discuss how artificial intelligence is both a tool and a challenge when it comes to climate change. environment.virginia.edu/news/listen-ai…

What does a “green” energy transition look like on the ground—and who and what does it depend on? In Atlas of Green Energy Transitions: Power, Conflict, and Possibilities, editor Matthew Seibert brings together scholars, artists, and activists to examine the landscapes, materials, and communities entangled in the infrastructures of renewable energy. Read More: arch.virginia.edu/news/newly-rel…

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Behind the long-term climate projections that affect our lives sits one of the most remarkable scientific achievements of the modern era: climate models that run on supercomputers. Here's what to know: theconversation.com/making-sense-o…

A new study by a team at UVA highlights how solar energy could bring real economic and community benefits to Appalachian Virginia. When implemented strategically with community input, these systems could provide local revenue and support job creation. environment.virginia.edu/news/solar-ene…

Elisabeth is a UVA Environmental Institute intern this year, and it's been an honor to support her great work!

Please join us tomorrow for our annual EnviroDay!!

UVA Today published an article on the Institute's fabulous intern, Elisabeth Doty. Using maps and graphs, Doty tells data-driven stories about environmental change. news.virginia.edu/content/hoo-se…

Working on the Eastern Shore of Virginia, UVA scientists have improved understanding of how changes in rainfall patterns and sea-level rise may reshape freshwater availability in vulnerable coastal communities. Read more - environment.virginia.edu/news/securing-…

Environmental Institute Practitioner Fellow Chris Mooney co-authored a story with UVA student Elisabeth Doty looking at the data around sea level rise. Seas are rising, and even more so in the worst season for flooding in the Mid-Atlantic. reportearth.substack.com/p/a-profound-n…

New research from a team including Institute Climate Fellow Ekimova finds that common infrastructure and land use may be accelerating thaw and destabilization of near-surface permafrost much more than previously understood. More at: environment.virginia.edu/news/new-study…

Prof. Cale Jaffe ’01 discusses what rejoining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative would mean for Virginia. @cvillerightnow cvillerightnow.com/news/208802-wh…

The University of Virginia School of Architecture is pleased to announce that Lincoln L. Lewis, PhD Candidate in the Constructed Environment, and William “Andy” Packwood (BS Arch ’25) have been jointly awarded the 2025 Richard Guy Wilson (RGW) Prize for Excellence in the Study of Buildings, Landscapes, and Places.

📢Calling UVA Faculty! The Institute is hosting a Wildfire Research Workshop. This event brings together an interdisciplinary group to identify fundable projects that align with national wildfire priorities and help advance societal resilience. Register- environment.virginia.edu/event/53%2C%2C…

School of Architecture Faculty Pioneer Community Partnerships for Climate Resilience with Support from the Environmental Institute (EI) Read More: arch.virginia.edu/news/school-ar…

Tomorrow: Join the Institute as Practitioner Fellow Michael Geffel discusses his innovative approach to landscape design. Geffel will share his approach to ecologically regenerate fallow landscapes over time. environment.virginia.edu/event/%2C%2C/l…

AI is transforming climate science—but tech alone won’t solve the climate crisis. A new @UVA report calls for inclusive, transparent, community-driven AI for climate research. Read more: environment.virginia.edu/news/ai-transf… #ClimateAI #ResponsibleAI #AIForGood #ClimateAction

New seed-funded projects use cutting-edge tools, artificial intelligence, and community-centered research to reduce climate risks, improve public health, and help vulnerable communities better prepare for and respond to environmental threats. environment.virginia.edu/news/uva-award…

Congratulations to Prof. Baharlou!

The Environmental Institute announces the award of seven new projects to advance community-engaged research to address climate challenges worldwide. Each project brings together researchers, communities, and decision-makers to co-create solutions. environment.virginia.edu/news/virginia-…