These usually rare heat waves, which are primarily a result of global warming, have drastically become more common in major cities, including Norfolk and Richmond, across the United States.
University researchers have recently published a 15-year study showing that previously depleted oyster reefs can be restored and emulate the conditions of the original reef populations in as little as 6 years.
The University has given Morven Farm a new designation as the University’s Sustainability Lab, expanding the potential of the culturally and environmentally rich property to act as a home for education, innovation and research.
There are numerous organizations in Charlottesville that are set up to accept donations of gently used items — Hoos Reuse, Goodwill, Refurnished Charlottesville, Earlysville Exchange, Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army, and more.
An increased demand for transportation alternatives due to rising gas prices brings attention to the inherent accessibility of transportation services.
Fourth-year College student Davis Coffey spent the summer of 2021 at the Coastal Research Center researching methane bubble emissions in marine environments using underwater microphones.
Students enrolled in HIST 4501, “The Climate Crisis” have been searching archives for historical data on the rising housing prices in Norfolk in collaboration with the University’s Repair Lab
A multidisciplinary team at the University is working with the Lenowisco Planning Districts Commission to develop more creative and effective flood planning strategies.
The event showcased local efforts in Charlottesville and Albemarle county to mitigate the effects of climate change.
A recent report from the Charlottesville Tree Commission indicates that the rate at which Charlottesville is losing its tree canopy has increased.
In accordance with Executive order 77, the University and the College of William & Mary aim to be carbon net neutral by the end of 2030 — and hosted a webinar yesterday to discuss these plans.
Solar power has become one of the driving forces behind the observed progression of initiatives aimed at reducing the University’s carbon footprint.
The University has committed to reducing building energy use intensity to 20 percent below 2010 levels, approximately 175 kBTU, by 2023 as part of its 2030 Sustainability Plan.
Despite the challenges these students face, engaging in research has been an important and fulfilling aspect of their undergraduate experience.
In response to the growing effects of climate change along the coast of Virginia, the University launched the Coastal Futures Hub, an initiative aimed at collaborating directly with rural populations to provide them with the necessary tools to counter climate change.
