Climate Change

The Future Looks Bright for Infinitely Recyclable Plastic

April 22, 2021
A study that shows what can be accomplished if manufacturers began using PDKs on a large scale. The bottom line? PDK-based plastic could quickly become commercially competitive with conventional plastics, and the products will get less expensive and more sustainable as time goes on.

A big step toward ‘green’ ammonia and a ‘greener’ fertilizer

January 17, 2023
University of California, Berkeley, chemists have taken a big step toward making ammonia production more environmentally friendly: a “greener” ammonia for “greener” fertilizer.

Peidong Yang and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners announce research partnership

August 19, 2022
In a new partnership, The Peidong Yang research group will work with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) to develop technology that will convert air into sugar.

Omar Yaghi awarded 2024 Balzan Prize

September 9, 2024
Professor Omar M. Yaghi was awarded the 2024 Balzan Prize by the International Balzan Prize Foundation.

Can fungi turn food waste into the next culinary sensation?

September 3, 2024
UC Berkeley microbiologist makes the case for Neurospora-laced oat pulp and cheesy moldy bread.

Red Light-Powered Device for CO₂ Fixation

July 30, 2024
Scientists have designed a special device that uses low-intensity red light to continuously convert CO₂ into useful chemicals, day and night.

Omar Yaghi wins prestigious Tang Prize for Sustainable Development

June 18, 2024
Yaghi wins in recognition of his groundbreaking efforts founding and advancing the field of reticular chemistry.

Berkeley’s ecosystem of innovation, entrepreneurship combats climate change

May 16, 2024
UC Berkeley faculty are fast-tracking the development of new and creative climate solutions.

EVs are lowering Bay Area's carbon footprint

April 4, 2024
Ron Cohen and grad student Naomi Asimow conclude that the decrease in Bay Area CO2 is due to passenger vehicle electrification.

Three decades after UN milestone, experts convene to find AI climate solutions

March 21, 2024
Aditi Krishnapriyan, Omar Yaghi, and colleagues are using the power of artificial intelligence to develop cutting-edge technology to stem the planet’s warming and its related impacts.