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Recycling of Paper-based Electronics for a Sustainable World
Recyclable, paper-based electronic circuits that reduce pollution and save on resources.
Climate, Weather and Water in History
Water can be understood as both an agent and manifestation of climatic processes.
Why the Social Cost of Carbon Will Always Be Disputed
A key reason is that the unique complexity of the Earth system, and the unprecedentedness of likely climate change over the next century, mean the economic value of future climate damage cannot be estimated by normal scientific methods.
Constructing the Future with Energy-Efficient Building Materials
Advanced polymers can address the need for improved insulation materials and potentially lower carbon dioxide emissions.
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