The UVA Environmental Institute supports projects across disciplines that look for sustainable infrastructure solutions, carbon removal strategies, and carbon mitigation strategies.
Energy + Infrastructure
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A signature program, the Climate Restoration Initiative, evaluates the full potential for strategies to mitigate and remove carbon emissions, and their costs and benefits for the state of Virginia and its citizens. An accessible online platform will benefit carbon accounting, forecasting, and decision support to help leaders and policymakers understand emerging carbon removal strategies and the barriers and benefits in their home region. Read more about the Climate Restoration Initiative here.
Experts on Energy + Infrastructure
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Leon
Szeptycki
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Andres
Clarens
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Majid
Shafiee-Jood
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Venkataraman
Lakshmi
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Lisa
Colosi Peterson
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Bill
Shobe
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Gary
Koenig
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Julianne
Quinn
Latest News
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Solar Energy Could Spark Jobs, Income, and Energy Independence Across Appalachian Virginia
A new study by a team at UVA highlights how solar energy could bring real economic and community benefits to Appalachian Virginia.
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UVA Awards New Environmental Research Seed Grants Covering Wildfire Modeling to Wearable Air Sensors
New 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.
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From Virginia to Africa: New UVA-Led Projects Pioneer Community Partnerships for Climate Resilience
The Environmental Institute announces the award of seven new Climate Collaborative projects to advance community-engaged research to address climate challenges worldwide.
Latest Projects
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Locating Infrastructure: Energy, Water, and the Societal Footprint of U.S. Data Centers
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