By Peggy Mullin (B.S. Environment and Ecology ’19) Greg Gangi, who formerly served as the UNC Institute for the Environment’s associate director for education, is taking on a new role as associate director for clean technology and innovation. As the head … Read more
Launched in 2016, Chancellor Folt’s Three Zeros Environmental Initiative is Carolina’s integrated approach to reducing its environmental footprint through three sustainability goals: net zero water usage, zero waste to landfills and net zero greenhouse gas emissions. Three Zeros includes everything … Read more
When Meredith Emery photographed geography researchers conducting fieldwork, she couldn’t believe what she saw — a slew of litter along streambeds and forest lines. Now she’s sharing these images through an exhibit currently on display at the UNC Institute for … Read more
The UNC Clean Tech Summit convenes students and professionals in business, policy and academia for two days of problem-solving to foster leadership and growth in the Southeast’s clean tech economy. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) will host its … Read more
A new endowed internship program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Institute for the Environment will put students one step closer to environmental science careers. A $1 million gift from Pavel Molchanov of Charlotte will match students … Read more
We are proud to announce that registration is open for the sixth annual UNC Clean Tech Summit on Thursday, February 28 and Friday, March 1, 2019 at The Friday Center in Chapel Hill. This year’s event will explore the innovations and key issues that … Read more
From lecture halls to mountain streams, see how these Tar Heels got hands-on experience in conducting field research at Highlands Field Site. Eight Carolina students spent the fall semester conducting field research at one of the most biodiverse areas in … Read more
More than 70 residents in Robeson County have tested their drinking water for contaminants following flooding caused by Hurricane Florence. Researchers with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Virginia Tech distributed free test kits on Monday as … Read more
A new endowed internship program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Institute for the Environment will put students one step closer to environmental science careers. A $1 million gift from Pavel Molchanov of Charlotte will match students … Read more
North Carolina goes by many names. From the Old North State and First in Flight to the Tar Heel State and Southern Part of Heaven– North Carolina is home to a long list of nicknames and slogans. And soon, we may be … Read more
