Carbon taxes have long been promoted as one of the most effective ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. So why have they sparked political backlash around the world? In his new book, Why Carbon Taxes Failed, UVA sociologist Daniel Driscoll draws on research across 20 democracies to examine why climate policies succeed in some countries and falter in others and what that means for future efforts to reduce emissions.
A new study published in Nature, co-authored by UVA doctoral student Thomas Storrs, provides the first national analysis of racial disparities in early federal mortgage lending. Examining over 100,000 records across 38 states, researchers found that from 1935 to 1947, Black Americans received just 2% of FHA loans and 5% of VA home loans despite comprising roughly 10% of the U.S. population and veteran population.
But the count will still hit 370 million by 2050, says the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
The world is falling behind on its development goals, putting the future of vulnerable populations at risk. While catching up is clearly a priority, solutions are less obvious, particularly at […]
In the wake of fluctuating trends, researchers at the University of Virginia are working with local residents to combine data and lived experience to…
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