The closure in January 2016 of one of Pittsburgh’s biggest coal-processing plants led to immediate and lasting declines in emissions of fossil fuel–related air pollutants.
Closure of Pittsburgh Coal-Processing Plant Tied to Local Health Gains
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How Forests Can Cut Carbon, Restore Ecosystems, and Create Jobs
To limit the frequency and severity of droughts, wildfires, flooding, and other adverse consequences of climate change, nearly 200 countries committed to the Paris Agreement’s long-term goal of keeping global warming well below 2 degrees Celsius.
Short-Term Tagging Of Rare Whale Takes A Step Forward
Dropping tags from drones holds promise for non-invasive, effective, efficient deployment under challenging conditions.
MIT Engineers Create an Energy-Storing Supercapacitor From Ancient Materials
Two of humanity's most ubiquitous historical materials, cement and carbon black (which resembles very fine charcoal), may form the basis for a novel, low-cost energy storage system, according to a new study.
Displays Controlled by Flexible Fins and Liquid Droplets More Versatile, Efficient Than LED Screens
Flexible displays that can change color, convey information and even send veiled messages via infrared radiation are now possible, thanks to new research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Bioprinting Personalized Tissues and Organs Within the Body: A Breakthrough in Regenerative Medicine
A new handheld device can print biocompatible structures in situ, with the potential to revolutionize how physicians treat damaged tissue and organs.
