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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.

The CO2 Tree: The Potential for Carbon Dioxide Utilization Pathways (Poster)

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.

29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29)

The 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), to take place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 to 22 November 2024, is a pivotal opportunity to accelerate action to tackle the climate crisis. With global temperatures hitting record highs, and extreme weather events affecting people around the globe, COP29 will bring together leaders from governments, business and civil society to advance concrete solutions to the defining issue of our time.

PACCON 2025: Chemistry for a Changing World

The 35th Pure and Applied Chemistry International Conference (PACCON) will have the theme, “Chemistry for a Changing World." The conference holds the promise of unraveling new dimensions in scientific research and innovation, particularly in the field of chemistry. The Institute of Science at Suranaree University of Technology, known for its commitment to academic excellence and applicable, cutting-edge research, is honoured to host this stimulating and inspiring event that can be an instrument to reflect and materialise our commitment to our changing world.

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