Greening the Globe through Science

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Greening the Globe through Science Featuring Jess Adkins, Smits Family Professor of Geochemistry and Global Environmental Science, Caltech Creating a more sustainable planet begins with curiosity, opportunity, and knowledge. Caltech has a long history of contributing to our environmental well-being that has already changed the world—from identifying the sources of smog to removing lead from gasoline to engineering new enzymes that can convert plant waste into fuel. Today, Caltech scientists and engineers are carrying forward this legacy with confidence by pursuing new and bold ideas. Hear directly from Professor Jess Adkins who is identifying creative ways to pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere, and is currently working on a project that will help make the shipping industry carbon neutral. This program is sponsored by the Caltech Associates, a support group that offers a portal into leading-edge research and discoveries at Caltech. Learn how you can join this community of people who are dedicated to addressing the world's most complex scientific and societal challenges. Stay connected with the Caltech Associates: Learn more about how to join: https://associates.caltech.edu/membership Subscribe to our newsletter: https://associates.caltech.edu/join-our-email-list See our Fall 2020 events: https://www.associates.caltech.edu/news/fall-2020-calendar ©2020 California Institute of Technology

Published 2020-09-30 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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