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News·Oct 15, 2026

2026-2027 EPIC Graduate Fellows Begin Year of Collaborative Research

The fellows will work part-time throughout the academic year assisting faculty with climate and energy research projects.
News·Oct 13, 2026

What are data centers, and why do they need so much power? An expert explains

via UChicago News
UChicago computer science Prof. Andrew A. Chien, former vice president of research at Intel, answers questions about AI, sustainability and water
News·Oct 6, 2026

EPIC Awards 39 New Projects to Improve Air Quality Monitoring and Data Access

The awardees will enhance air quality infrastructure and drive national-level impact on air pollution across 34 countries.
News·Oct 5, 2026

EPIC Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Program Welcomes Class of 2028

The early-career researchers will join an immersive two-year program working on research with EPIC faculty.
News·Oct 1, 2026

Tomoki Nishiyama Awarded Inaugural Brandt Research Fellowship

The new fellowship, funded by a gift from EPIC Advisory Group Member Ted Brandt, supports EPIC pre-doctoral researchers.
News·Sep 28, 2026

Climate Tipping Point Could Change Who Bears the Economic Costs of Global Warming

Climate change is projected to hurt countries in the Global South the hardest, but potential cooling from slowed ocean circulation could upset this expectation.
News·Sep 24, 2026

Reducing Emissions Both Effectively and Fairly Calls for Mix of Climate Policy Approaches

Both demand and supply-side carbon policy, as well as clean energy support, can help address emissions equitably on a global scale
News·Sep 22, 2026

More than 451,000 Heat Deaths Projected from Super El Niño

Immediate action could save tens of thousands of lives
News·Sep 17, 2026

EPIC Summer Fellows Gain New Skills, Research Experience

Hear from the latest cohort of Bartlett and DRW Fellows on the research they worked on and the skills they gained this summer.
News·Sep 16, 2026

Concern About AI’s Environmental Impact has Risen Over the Past Year, Especially Among Young Adults

Most Americans are also concerned about the impact of data centers on electricity prices, water supply, and power outages, and they support policies regulating data centers.