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SURF grant advances UNC microplastics research in western North Carolina
For Chloe Hall, receiving summer funding for her research meant she got to return to the place she loves—the Appalachian Mountains. Hall is a junior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, majoring in environmental science. Last year, … Continued
Joint study from UNC and Boston University finds air pollution from oil and gas production responsible for $77 billion in annual U.S. health damages including thousands of early deaths, childhood asthma cases nationwide
These health impacts affected communities in states with high oil and gas production, as well as states with limited or no gas activity, underlining the need for comprehensive regulatory action to protect Americans from the pollutants generated by this sector. … Continued
UNC dual-degree student teams up with Institute researcher to validate communications strategies to combat climate change in North Carolina
A lifelong resident of Apex, NC, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill dual-degree student Jessica Reid watched her community experience rapid growth. Construction made way for new roads, homes, businesses, shopping and everything that comes with an influx of … Continued
Remembering Adel Hanna
Adel Fahim Hanna, 77, founding director of the UNC Institute for the Environment’s Center for Environmental Modeling for Policy Development (CEMPD) and Community Modeling and Analysis System (CMAS) died April 23, 2023. Hanna a beloved professor, colleague and mentor served the … Continued
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