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Category: Sustainability

New Nanoparticle can Sustainably Convert Carbon Emissions into Fuel

Published March 10, 2020Last updated March 10, 3:58 pm

USC Viterbi researchers are collaborating with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory on technology to turn carbon dioxide into usable fuel.

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Composting is the Next Sustainability Step for USC Residential Living

Published March 10, 2020

Collection bins are being installed at numerous residential colleges, with the goal of making composting easy for students.

Students Sustainability

Through Solar Power and Zero Waste, Galen Center Shoots for Sustainability

Published March 3, 2020Last updated March 03, 2:18 pm

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.

Athletics Sustainability

New Study Investigates How Billions of Marine Microbes Adapt to Climate Change

Published March 3, 2020

USC scientists and their colleagues have developed a model that estimates two different ways microbes will respond to warming oceans.

Research Sustainability

USC Researchers are Creating the Cheaper, Cleaner Fuels of the Future

Published February 28, 2020Last updated March 24, 2:30 pm

Trojan scientists are raiding deep fryers, developing alternative crops and taking to the open ocean in their quest to create renewable biofuels.

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Protecting Sea Life Through Science

Published February 26, 2020Last updated March 13, 1:31 pm

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.

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President Folt Outlines her Plan for a More Sustainable USC

Published February 6, 2020

In a speech to environmentally friendly business and civic leaders, USC President Carol L. Folt described a university transforming into a force for sustainability.

Students Sustainability

Some Wastewater Reuse Processes Can Lead to Undesired Byproducts

Published February 3, 2020Last updated March 11, 3:22 pm

Portable water reuse is a boon for sustainability, but USC researchers warn of potentially toxic byproducts.

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Making 3-D Printing Smarter with Machine Learning

Published January 25, 2020Last updated February 10, 4:43 pm

USC Viterbi researchers have developed machine-learning software that will heighten 3-D printing accuracy by 50%, making the process more economical and sustainable.

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USC Hotel Sets Sustainable Example by Earning Green Seal Certification

Published January 24, 2020Last updated February 10, 5:24 pm

The hotel is the first university-owned lodging property in California to achieve high-level sustainability certification from an independent, national environment organization.

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