New UVA research shows the real EV bottleneck isn’t tech — it’s the global fight for battery minerals. As the U.S. & China compete for lithium, cobalt, nickel + more, industrial policy is turning into foreign policy. The future of EVs is geopolitical. 🔋🌍
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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-
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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.
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Congratulations Justin @soilbiogeochemist.bsky.social @uvaenvironment.bsky.social @uvaenvisci.bsky.social
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.
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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:
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Tomorrow: Join the Institute as Practitioner Fellow Michael Geffel discusses his innovative approach to landscape design. Geffel will share how he ecologically regenerates fallow landscapes over time.
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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.
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Newest from our Practitioner Fellow over on CNN -
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.
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A UVA research team, including Mona Sloane, Ava Birdwell, Charity Nyelele, and Antonios Mamalakis, published a paper encouraging scientists, policymakers, and communities to rethink how AI processes for climate research are designed, governed, and shared.
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A great wrap up on some important topics!
UVA researchers from @uvahealth.bsky.social, Engineering, and Sustainability worked with a team from @rhoimpact.com to uncover hidden emissions sources in the healthcare system so massive they rival an entire fleet of cars.
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The Institute announces a Practitioner Fellow to join Morven Sustainability Lab. Michael Geffel returns to his alma mater to help Morven create a framework for the future.
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Congratulations to UVA's Majid Shafiee-Jood, who will be part of a new research project supported by the NOAA Weather Program Office. Working with a team, he will investigate how people respond to hazardous weather communication, including both weather warnings and emergency directives.
UVA scientists working in seagrass beds found that the combined value of carbon and nitrogen storage, fisheries support, and shoreline protection from seagrasses is approximately $30.4 million over 30 years for the Virginia Coast Reserve.
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A new study illuminates the hidden uncertainties in energy transitions. Looking at Puerto Rico, researchers found that planners need to take the right uncertainties into account when planning for energy transitions in cities and municipalities.
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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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J-Term externship opportunities for UVA students are now open for applications. Don't wait to apply.
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A new video is now up! 🎥
Want to know what the Institute does and who we are? Watch this:
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Jane Lubchenco was a warm, thoughtful, and interesting speaker at the Environmental Futures Forum 2025. She answered questions on the state of environmental policy - where we've been and where we can expect to go. We are grateful for her visit to Charlottesville.
It was a great panel! Thank you also to @scottdoney.bsky.social for thoughtful and considerate moderating.
Next Monday and Tuesday, it's the Environmental Futures Forum.
Are you ready?
www.environmentalfuturesforum.org
UVA's Environmental Institute looks back on a remarkable academic year. The 2024-2025 Annual Report is now available online.
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Want to join conversations on topics like this with researchers and experts? The Environmental Futures Forum 2025 is right around the corner, and there is still time to register. Don't miss out!
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The final panel in Environmental Futures Forum 2025 is on coasts + people. From urban to rural communities, people are increasingly affected by rising waters. What are researchers able to predict and solve?
Register to join the discussion - environmentalfuturesforum.org
Andres Clarens, associate director of the Institute and an
engineering professor, will moderate a panel at the Forum on Energy + Infrastructure. Clarens co-leads the "CRI" project at UVA. CRI is an interdisciplinary team assessing how Virginia can meet its net-zero carbon targets.
One of the panels in the Environmental Futures Forum 2025 will address artificial intelligence (AI) and how it intersects with environmental issues. These panelists will be discussing a broad range of matters related to this. Don't miss it. Register today - www.environmentalfuturesforum.org/registe
On Oct 6, Leon Szeptycki with @uvalaw.bsky.social will moderate a discussion on connecting research with communities. What does community-engaged research mean? Why is it so important? And what are some of the pitfalls?
Register to be there-https://environmentalfuturesforum.org/register
On Oct 7, the first panel will be a moderated discussion on Energy + Infrastructure. What do communities want and need as we think about a "greener" built environment in the future?
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