Climate
Confronting the interconnection of chemical pollution and climate change
Climate change and chemical pollution are interdependent planetary threats, but climate change mitigation efforts typically do not consider chemicals and materials. This may exacerbate chemical pollution and associated harm to human and environmental health. Because most chemicals and materials are currently derived from petrochemicals, the extraction of fossil fuels cannot be limited without transitioning chemical manufacturing to different carbon sources. However, simply changing the carbon source is insufficient and could exacerbate the biodiversity crisis.
March 3 deadline for the ISC3 Innovation Challenge in Sustainable Chemistry & Climate Change
Type of Announcement
TWAS-Samira Omar Innovation for Sustainability Award
This annual award, named after the The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) Fellow Samira Omar, recognizes the significant impact on the environment and biodiversity of scientists from least developed countries, with a monetary award of $4,000 generously provided by Professor Omar.
The 2025 award will be awarded to a scientist national of a Least Developing Country (LDC), living and working in a LDC during the last two years immediately prior to his/her nomination, based on scientific achievements in any of the thematic areas below
The CO2 Tree: The Potential for Carbon Dioxide Utilization Pathways
Among the most active areas of chemistry research today is that of carbon dioxide utilization: an area of research that was viewed as futile and commercially impractical not so long ago due to the energetic stability of the CO2 molecule. The breakthroughs that largely began in earnest in the 1990s have accelerated and now make up a diverse and plentiful portfolio of technological and scientific advances and commercialized technologies.
Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) Research Grants
EREF is one of the largest sources of private research funding in North America related to sustainable materials management. Our grants program has provided millions of dollars in funding to cutting edge research institutions to help address the many challenges that exist.
Environmental Research and Education Foundation (EREF) Research Grants
EREF is one of the largest sources of private research funding in North America related to sustainable materials management. Our grants program has provided millions of dollars in funding to cutting edge research institutions to help address the many challenges that exist.
Demonstrating CO2 Sequestration Using Olivine and Carbonated Beverages with Secondary School Students To Investigate pH and Electrical Conductivity Concepts
The introduction of recent science discourses around real-world issues into the classroom is challenging for chemistry educators. Carbon sequestration is one potential topic in this respect. On the basis of a demonstration experiment, it is suggested here to use the silicate mineral olivine as a way to introduce the concept of CO2 sequestration. This real-world topic can be used to introduce standard chemistry topics taught in secondary school, such as pH and electrical conductivity.
