The Data-Driven EnviroLab uses cutting edge data analytics to create solutions to the world’s environmental problems. The research group is an interdisciplinary collaboration of policy experts, data scientists, visual designers, and interactive programmers. The group was founded and is led by Dr. Angel Hsu and is based at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
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DDL wins grant from School of Data Science and Society to scale ChatNetZero
DDL received a seed grant from UNC-Chapel Hill’s School of Data Science and Society (SDSS) for ChatNetZero, the world’s first AI-powered, fine-tuned large-language model dedicated to demystify climate and net-zero commitments, while combating greenwashing and the...
#SmogStripes Reveal Which Cities are Making Progress on Clean Air
#SmogStripes Reveal Which Cities are Making Progress on Clean Air The news about this winter’s air pollution has largely centered on India and South Asia, and yet, as global climate patterns like El Nino contribute to poor air quality throughout the world, data...
New Years Resolutions: 2023 in Review and Looking Ahead for 2024
DDL had a busy and exciting 2023. As we wrap up the first month of 2024, let’s take some time to reflect on the progress from last year and plans and goals moving forward. 2023 in Review: Launched ChatNetZero, the world’s first AI-powered chatbot dedicated to...
DDL Analyzes Microeconomic Impacts of Air Pollution in New Publication
Air pollution is the leading environmental killer worldwide; its microeconomic impact, however, is not well understood. Our first publication of 2024 explores the relationship between consumer spending and ambient air pollution using data from Spain to help fill that...
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