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Solution-processed organic solar modules with 10% power conversion efficiency
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Solar chemicals and fuels in the dark
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Inversely designing new materials for natural gas separation
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Challenges in establishing eco-cities within urban agglomeration
Urbanization is threatening global water supplies, but finding a way to balance expansion with sustainable water management between nature, people, and the city water infrastructure.
Climate hope with “positive tipping points”
Small changes in societies’ behaviors could lead to positive cascading effects that will mitigate climate change.
Learning energy efficiency networks in Argentina
The Argentinean experience can inform experts on LEEN efforts to make industrial sectors more energy efficient in developing regions.
Playing ball with the Haber–Bosch process
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How do we know if our adaptations to climate change are successful?
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