The UVA Environmental Institute supports projects across disciplines that look for sustainable infrastructure solutions, carbon removal strategies, and carbon mitigation strategies.
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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
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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.
UVA Team Maps Path to Lowering Carbon Emissions in Outpatient Care
Researchers uncovered hidden emissions sources so massive they rival an entire fleet of cars. Their findings may change the future of patient visits forever.
Environmental Futures Forum 2025: Director's Thoughts
Director of the Environmental Institute, Karen McGlathery, reflects on two days of discussions around world-class research in sustainability, resilience, and environmental change.
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