Climate and Energy News Roundup: An effort toward climate optimism
Scientists have long cautioned that global warming would lead to wetter and drier extremes—increasingly severe rainfall and more intense droughts around the world.
Scientists have long cautioned that global warming would lead to wetter and drier extremes—increasingly severe rainfall and more intense droughts around the world.

A community health assessment by the Blue Ridge Health District, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital and UVA Health is being put into action.
Ting Pavilion announced today the full lineup for Fridays After Five on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall.
The following highway work is scheduled, weather permitting, in the Culpeper District during the next week.
Armaan Franklin, rumored earlier in the week to be leaning toward not returning for his COVID senior season at Virginia, made it official on Friday, announcing that he will enter the NBA draft.
Virginia guard Reece Beekman is going to at least test the NBA draft waters, announcing on Thursday that he will enter the draft while maintaining his college eligibility.
An 18-year-old from Arrington was arrested on Wednesday on drug and weapons charges stemming from an investigation by the Jefferson Area Drug Enforcement Task Force.

The University of Virginia has established a new working group that will work on reducing gun violence and enhancing community safety.
The Paramount Theater announces Audra McDonald will perform live on stage on May 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Five efforts to address cancer-related health disparities in the Commonwealth will receive $10,000 grants from UVA Cancer Center.
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