The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Virginia Tech are offering free well water testing to any resident or business using a private well for indoor and outdoor use in Chatham County, N.C. or nearby areas. The samples … Read more
In 1889, near the remote border town of Embudo, New Mexico, John Wesley Powell, the famous explorer of the Grand Canyon and second head of the U.S. Geological Survey, started a quiet scientific revolution. He knew that water would be … Read more
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
North Carolina is a prime spot for students interested in the environment, and together the UNC College of Arts & Sciences and UNC Institute for the Environment are making this even more true. The College’s recently launched Environment, Ecology and … 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
The primary purpose of this position is to provide local business support at the Institute for the Environment (IE), a complex organization with research, engagement, and education foci. This position will be responsible for the day-to-day organization and execution of … 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
