Transitioning to a Sustainable Society

Today’s environmental issues are far-reaching and complex. They present formidable challenges in science, public policy and technology – challenges critical to our present and future.

Known for interdisciplinary research and expertise in all of these areas, Carnegie Mellon is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions to current environmental challenges. Here are some of our stories:

Fall 2008

• Missy Unkovic: Building the Greenest Greenhouse
• Improved Fruit Farming: New Tech for Apple, Orange Growers
• Khee Poh Lam: Sustaining China
• Restoring Brownfields: Local Communities to Benefit
• Teresa Heinz Hosts Panel: Climate Change, Energy Policy
• Joel Tarr: Expect the Unexpected
• Biodiesel Lab: New Engine for Intelligent Workplace
• An Accurate Footprint: Tracking Carbon Emissions

Summer 2008

• StepGreen: Tracking Your Energy-Saving
• Long-Range Forecast: Cool Ideas for a Warming Globe
• Melanie Vrabel: Green is the New Clean
• Nadine Aubry: Redefining Mechanical Engineering
• GTECH: Planting Renewal
• Al Gore: Commencement 2008
• BYOBags: Student Posters Sway Shoppers

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