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Aerial photo of the Eastern Shore of Virginia

July 1, 2024

WATCH: Engaging Rural Eastern Shore Communities in Climate Solutions

At the EPA Mid-Atlantic Summit, a panel from UVA's Environmental Institute presented the Institute's work on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.

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May 6, 2024

First-Ever Hurricane Evacuation Order Database May Hold Keys to Future Readiness

A new, comprehensive hurricane evacuation order database created by UVA researchers can help the U.S. develop more effective policies in the face of raging storms.

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Sun set over the coastal marshlands on the Eastern Shore

May 3, 2024

New PBS Documentary Features Work on the Eastern Shore

A documentary that aired on PBS highlights the challenges the Eastern Shore faces, with an emphasis on UVA's work to address flooding and resilience on the coast.

March 28, 2024

Arctic Cities Need Unique Solutions to Climate Change. UVA is Working on Some.

A team supported by UVA’s Environmental Institute has been working with community members in the Arctic to find solutions to dangerous infrastructure challenges caused by a changing climate.

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Extreme Weather and Changing Climate Virtual Event

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Extreme Weather Events and a Changing Environment

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Climate & Human Migration

The Climate & Migration Project researches the factors that inform migration in the face of high impact climatic events. Among its aims, the project seeks to identify and examine economic and racial disparities in migration patterns following extreme weather events...