In this blog, C3 Intern Abigail Gruener discusses the urban heat island effect and how it impacts local communities in Richmond and Charlottesville, VA. Read on to learn how cumulative impacts for residents affected by urban heat islands are thrown into a vicious cycle of high energy bills and high risks to heat.
Read MoreThis blog examines the history of zoning laws and how it historically has created conditions for inequity and unhealthy living through low-income discrimination. Read on to learn about current opportunities in Charlottesville to expand social justice through ordinance rewrites.
Read MoreThis blog is a quick look into the climate and health work that C3 is conducting. A short report on the intersections of climate and public health will be released later this summer.
Read MoreFor Mental Health awareness month, UVA Corporate Sustainability intern Emma Harrison shares tips and resources for how we can use our feelings about climate change to inspire our role in its solutions.
Read MoreCHS Field Hockey Coach was thrilled to have assistance from LEAP/C3 on switching her Ivy home from propane to all electric. Learn about her experience on the blog.
Read MoreMay 5th Governor Northam joined C3 and 16 Charlottesville-based businesses to announce the Green Business Alliance and their bold climate target.
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