Data-Driven EnviroLab
@datadrivenlab.bsky.social
Applying cutting-edge, data-driven approaches to tackle the world's most pressing environmental challenges and promote sustainable solutions. https://datadrivenlab.org/
Exciting News! ✨ DDL is honored to receive a $1 million grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation to further our work in advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) accountability as it relates to climate commitments.
Read more about the grant and CLAIM here: datadrivenlab.org/featured/dat...
Read more about the grant and CLAIM here: datadrivenlab.org/featured/dat...
November 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Exciting News! ✨ DDL is honored to receive a $1 million grant from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation to further our work in advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) accountability as it relates to climate commitments.
Read more about the grant and CLAIM here: datadrivenlab.org/featured/dat...
Read more about the grant and CLAIM here: datadrivenlab.org/featured/dat...
"The Dual Burden of Energy Poverty and Climate Exposure"
🕐 Next Friday October 10th at 2pm in Sitterson Hall Room F009 DDL's own Dr. Zhang Yuetong will be presenting research for the UNC Department of Public Policy's Research Group Seminar Series!
Flier below! ⬇️
🕐 Next Friday October 10th at 2pm in Sitterson Hall Room F009 DDL's own Dr. Zhang Yuetong will be presenting research for the UNC Department of Public Policy's Research Group Seminar Series!
Flier below! ⬇️
October 6, 2025 at 2:06 PM
"The Dual Burden of Energy Poverty and Climate Exposure"
🕐 Next Friday October 10th at 2pm in Sitterson Hall Room F009 DDL's own Dr. Zhang Yuetong will be presenting research for the UNC Department of Public Policy's Research Group Seminar Series!
Flier below! ⬇️
🕐 Next Friday October 10th at 2pm in Sitterson Hall Room F009 DDL's own Dr. Zhang Yuetong will be presenting research for the UNC Department of Public Policy's Research Group Seminar Series!
Flier below! ⬇️
🌐 CLAIM (Data-Driven EnviroLab) seeks 1–2 students for a semester-long independent study on AI & climate in the Central African Republic 🇨🇫. French required 🇫🇷. Apply: ddl@unc.edu | More info on the flyer below.
August 18, 2025 at 12:25 PM
🌐 CLAIM (Data-Driven EnviroLab) seeks 1–2 students for a semester-long independent study on AI & climate in the Central African Republic 🇨🇫. French required 🇫🇷. Apply: ddl@unc.edu | More info on the flyer below.
Our early heat monitoring data in Raleigh, pictured below, showed our sensors measuring daytime Heat Index - a measure that combines air temperature and humidity - with average heat index exceeding 110 and some locations experiencing heat index values greater than 120!
July 9, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Our early heat monitoring data in Raleigh, pictured below, showed our sensors measuring daytime Heat Index - a measure that combines air temperature and humidity - with average heat index exceeding 110 and some locations experiencing heat index values greater than 120!
Recently, the Southeastern US has been experiencing a heat dome phenomenon, with some of the highest temperatures here in the Triangle, exceeding 100°F. This photo, captured by Katherine, shows pavement on 15-501 in Durham buckling under the heat after several consecutive days of extreme heat.
July 9, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Recently, the Southeastern US has been experiencing a heat dome phenomenon, with some of the highest temperatures here in the Triangle, exceeding 100°F. This photo, captured by Katherine, shows pavement on 15-501 in Durham buckling under the heat after several consecutive days of extreme heat.
🌟 Meet our Summer RAs! 🌟
Scout Correa & Andrew Martin bring expertise in env. health, policy & defense to DDL. Excited for their work on cool pavements & UESI!
👉 Learn more: datadrivenlab.org/featured/int...
Scout Correa & Andrew Martin bring expertise in env. health, policy & defense to DDL. Excited for their work on cool pavements & UESI!
👉 Learn more: datadrivenlab.org/featured/int...
June 18, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🌟 Meet our Summer RAs! 🌟
Scout Correa & Andrew Martin bring expertise in env. health, policy & defense to DDL. Excited for their work on cool pavements & UESI!
👉 Learn more: datadrivenlab.org/featured/int...
Scout Correa & Andrew Martin bring expertise in env. health, policy & defense to DDL. Excited for their work on cool pavements & UESI!
👉 Learn more: datadrivenlab.org/featured/int...
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Climate Action in the Age of AI: Can Intelligent Systems Save the Planet?
Register here for the in-person event in Chapel Hill: lnkd.in/gt_XjxqC
The event will also be livestreamed! Sign-up to view the livestream here: lnkd.in/ejsTH5a3
Climate Action in the Age of AI: Can Intelligent Systems Save the Planet?
Register here for the in-person event in Chapel Hill: lnkd.in/gt_XjxqC
The event will also be livestreamed! Sign-up to view the livestream here: lnkd.in/ejsTH5a3
May 19, 2025 at 6:24 PM
🚨 One Week Left To Sign Up! 🚨
Climate Action in the Age of AI: Can Intelligent Systems Save the Planet?
Register here for the in-person event in Chapel Hill: lnkd.in/gt_XjxqC
The event will also be livestreamed! Sign-up to view the livestream here: lnkd.in/ejsTH5a3
Climate Action in the Age of AI: Can Intelligent Systems Save the Planet?
Register here for the in-person event in Chapel Hill: lnkd.in/gt_XjxqC
The event will also be livestreamed! Sign-up to view the livestream here: lnkd.in/ejsTH5a3
🚨 We're Hosting an Event - Register Today! 🚨
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Climate Action in the Age of AI: Can Intelligent Systems Save the Planet?
📅 Tue, May 27th
⌚ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
📍 University Room in UNC's Hyde Hall
🎓 CLE credit for UNC students
🥗 Free catered lunch for registered participants
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Climate Action in the Age of AI: Can Intelligent Systems Save the Planet?
📅 Tue, May 27th
⌚ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
📍 University Room in UNC's Hyde Hall
🎓 CLE credit for UNC students
🥗 Free catered lunch for registered participants
May 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
🚨 We're Hosting an Event - Register Today! 🚨
Read the whole thread 🧵
Climate Action in the Age of AI: Can Intelligent Systems Save the Planet?
📅 Tue, May 27th
⌚ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
📍 University Room in UNC's Hyde Hall
🎓 CLE credit for UNC students
🥗 Free catered lunch for registered participants
Read the whole thread 🧵
Climate Action in the Age of AI: Can Intelligent Systems Save the Planet?
📅 Tue, May 27th
⌚ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
📍 University Room in UNC's Hyde Hall
🎓 CLE credit for UNC students
🥗 Free catered lunch for registered participants
On April 5, our lab tabled on the quads surrounding the Morehead Planetarium as part of the UNC Science Expo.
Our hands-on, family-friendly experiment was a big success! We helped dispel common cooling misconceptions and shared helpful tips for battling the heat on hot days. ☀️❄️
Our hands-on, family-friendly experiment was a big success! We helped dispel common cooling misconceptions and shared helpful tips for battling the heat on hot days. ☀️❄️
April 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
On April 5, our lab tabled on the quads surrounding the Morehead Planetarium as part of the UNC Science Expo.
Our hands-on, family-friendly experiment was a big success! We helped dispel common cooling misconceptions and shared helpful tips for battling the heat on hot days. ☀️❄️
Our hands-on, family-friendly experiment was a big success! We helped dispel common cooling misconceptions and shared helpful tips for battling the heat on hot days. ☀️❄️
📍 DDL Research Assistant Izzy Bukovnik is presenting her poster this Thursday at the 2025 NC GIS Conference!
🗺️ Title: MAPPING URBAN HEAT: A GIS-BASED SENSOR DEPLOYMENT STRATEGY IN DURHAM, NC
☀️ If you're attending, stop by, check out her work, and discuss GIS strategies for tackling urban heat.
🗺️ Title: MAPPING URBAN HEAT: A GIS-BASED SENSOR DEPLOYMENT STRATEGY IN DURHAM, NC
☀️ If you're attending, stop by, check out her work, and discuss GIS strategies for tackling urban heat.
March 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
📍 DDL Research Assistant Izzy Bukovnik is presenting her poster this Thursday at the 2025 NC GIS Conference!
🗺️ Title: MAPPING URBAN HEAT: A GIS-BASED SENSOR DEPLOYMENT STRATEGY IN DURHAM, NC
☀️ If you're attending, stop by, check out her work, and discuss GIS strategies for tackling urban heat.
🗺️ Title: MAPPING URBAN HEAT: A GIS-BASED SENSOR DEPLOYMENT STRATEGY IN DURHAM, NC
☀️ If you're attending, stop by, check out her work, and discuss GIS strategies for tackling urban heat.
On March 1st, DDL's Director @profangelhsu.bsky.social joined @greenlawchina.bsky.social, Jennifer Turner, and Jackson Ewing for a panel at the 15th Duke-UNC China Leadership Summit. They discussed future U.S.-China climate collaboration, and pathways to overcome recent policy reversals.
March 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
On March 1st, DDL's Director @profangelhsu.bsky.social joined @greenlawchina.bsky.social, Jennifer Turner, and Jackson Ewing for a panel at the 15th Duke-UNC China Leadership Summit. They discussed future U.S.-China climate collaboration, and pathways to overcome recent policy reversals.