USC Viterbi researchers are collaborating with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory on technology to turn carbon dioxide into usable fuel.
Category: Sustainability
Composting is the Next Sustainability Step for USC Residential Living
Collection bins are being installed at numerous residential colleges, with the goal of making composting easy for students.
Through Solar Power and Zero Waste, Galen Center Shoots for Sustainability
The USC athletics arena looks to leap forward with 1,500 solar modules on the roof, more than 3,000 LED light bulbs and a commitment to waste diversion.
New Study Investigates How Billions of Marine Microbes Adapt to Climate Change
USC scientists and their colleagues have developed a model that estimates two different ways microbes will respond to warming oceans.
USC Researchers are Creating the Cheaper, Cleaner Fuels of the Future
Trojan scientists are raiding deep fryers, developing alternative crops and taking to the open ocean in their quest to create renewable biofuels.
Protecting Sea Life Through Science
USC senior Connie Machuca studies corals and anemones to understand how they respond to rising temperatures, acidification and other ocean-related issues linked to climate change.
President Folt Outlines her Plan for a More Sustainable USC
In a speech to environmentally friendly business and civic leaders, USC President Carol L. Folt described a university transforming into a force for sustainability.
Some Wastewater Reuse Processes Can Lead to Undesired Byproducts
Portable water reuse is a boon for sustainability, but USC researchers warn of potentially toxic byproducts.
Making 3-D Printing Smarter with Machine Learning
USC Viterbi researchers have developed machine-learning software that will heighten 3-D printing accuracy by 50%, making the process more economical and sustainable.
USC Hotel Sets Sustainable Example by Earning Green Seal Certification
The hotel is the first university-owned lodging property in California to achieve high-level sustainability certification from an independent, national environment organization.