Gregory A. Keoleian
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Co-Director,
Professor
Status:
Current
Education
- Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, '87
- M.S.E. Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, '82
- B.S.E. Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan, '80
- B.S. Chemistry, University of Michigan, '80
Office Location
3504 Dana Building, 440 Church Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1041
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Research Interests
1) the development and application of life cycle models and metrics to enhance the sustainability of products and technology, 2) pioneering new methods in life cycle design, life cycle optimization of product replacement, life cycle cost analysis and life cycle based sustainability assessments ranging from energy analysis and carbon footprints to social indicators, 3) systems including alternative vehicle technology, renewable energy systems such as photovoltaics and willow biomass electricity, buildings and infrastructure, information technology, food and agricultural systems, household appliances, and packaging alternatives.
Publications (326)
A Review of Wireless Power Transfer for Electric Vehicles: Prospects to Enhance Sustainable Mobility
Vanadium Redox Flow Batteries to Reach Greenhouse Gas Emissions Targets in an Off-Grid Configuration
In the News (281)
The Detroit News
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UM team selected to lead maritime strategy development for Michigan
University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability
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U-M team awarded grant to lead state’s maritime strategy development
Second Wave Media
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Green hydrogen could efficiently power heavy-duty transportation, according to new U-M study
BBC News
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Can we improve the shipping container?
The Regents of the University of Michigan
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Green hydrogen: Powering the future of passenger and freight transportation?
New York Times
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The Best Yoga Mats
Center for Sustainable Systems
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Center for Sustainable Systems publishes hydrogen demand technical report
The Detroit News
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DTE power plant to support new ford EV complex in Tennessee
Vertical
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How sustainable is the eVTOL sector?
Tech Crunch
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Hydrogen is back. At least, CES 2024 suggests it is.
Michigan News
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2023 warmest year on record: U-M experts available
Responsible Battery Coalition
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New Study Finds Electric Vehicles Costs Comparable to Gasoline Powered Vehicles in 14 Major Cities
Second Wave Media
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New U-M study finds LED lighting dramatically more efficient than fluorescent tubes
The University Record
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Study examines switching from fluorescent lamps to LEDs
AP News
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La carne de origen vegetal es una solución a los males climáticos... si más personas la comieran
The Washington Post
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Plant-based meat is a simple solution to climate woes - if more people would eat it
Th Detroit News
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Plant-based meat is a simple solution to climate woes — if more people would eat it
The University Record
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Study focuses on decarbonizing light-duty transportation
Michigan Radio
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UM study explores link between electric vehicle sales and emissions reduction goals
University of Michigan News
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Decarbonizing light-duty transportation in the US: U-M study reveals strategies to achieve goal
Consumer Reports
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How to Keep Your Phone and Other Tech Gear Charged
Michigan Engineering News
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U-M’s MI-Hydrogen to participate in new Midwest hydrogen hub
Michigan (.gov)
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Gov. Whitmer Announces Nel Hydrogen to Build Gigafactory in Plymouth Township, Bringing 517 Jobs and $400 Million Investment to Michigan
Popular Science
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The most sustainable phone on the market is the one in your pocket
CBS NEW YORK
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New York City restaurants partner with DeliverZero to provide reusable takeout containers
Popular Science
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Electric cars are better for the environment, no matter the power source
USA TODAY
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What happens to all that uneaten food on cruises? These lines are working to reduce waste.
Michigan Minds Podcast
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Reducing Carbon Emissions As Consumers
The Wall Street Journal
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Do You Wash Your Clothes With Cold or Warm Water? A Laundry Dispute Enters the Spin Cycle
Popular Science
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Paleo and keto diets aren’t great for you or the planet, study says
Planetizen
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Federal Union: Remote Work Is Climate-Friendly
The Washington Post
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Telework is better for the planet, federal union argues
Michigan Daily
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UMich study looks at potential environmental benefits of reusable carryout containers in Ann Arbor
Axios Detroit
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Detroit's EV revolution hinges on equitable, affordable charging
News Channel 8
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Electric versus gas vehicles: Which are better for the climate?
Popular Science
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Letting your favorite things gather dust is unsustainable—use them
The Washington Post
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We still use appliances like it’s 1970. There’s a better way.
India Education Diary
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University Of Michigan Study Finds Reusable Take-Out Food Containers Help In Plastic Waste Reduction
Tetracyclined7k
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STUDY LOOKS AT BENEFITS OF REUSABLE TAKE-OUT FOOD CONTAINERS
The University Record
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Study looks at benefits of reusable take-out food containers
University of Michigan News
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Reusable take-out food containers can reduce plastic waste, emissions, costs, U-M study finds
The University Record
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EV transition will benefit many, less so for low-income
Innovation News Network
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Electric cars could cut transportation costs for 90% of households
Metro Times
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CAR CULTURE U-M study: EVs will save most drivers money — but they need to be more affordable to buy
Michigan News
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EV transition will benefit most US vehicle owners, but lowest-income Americans could get left behind
EurekAlert
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EV transition will benefit most US vehicle owners, but lowest-income Americans could get left behind
Science Daily
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EV transition will benefit most US vehicle owners, but lowest-income Americans could get left behind
The University Record
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Hydrogen initiative to focus on clean, just energy transitions
Hydrogen Central
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Issues of The Environment: The Potential for Hydrogen in Moving Away From Fossil Fuels – WEMU
Anthropocene
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Researchers tested 72 ways to get groceries to your doorstep. So which is most climate-friendly?
Batteries News
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Responsible Battery Coalition and University of Michigan Announce Study to Compare Electric and Gas Vehicle Lifetime Costs
Repairer Driven News
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Coalition & University of Michigan launch ICE vs. EV ownership costs study
Green Car Congress
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Responsible Battery Coalition and U Michigan launch study to compare electric and gas vehicle lifetime costs
Responsible Battery Coalition
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Responsible Battery Coalition and University of Michigan Announce Study to Compare Electric and Gas Vehicle Lifetime Costs
Popular Science
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New Zealand may be the first country to carbon price cow farts
The New York Times
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E.V.s Start With a Bigger Carbon Footprint. But That Doesn’t Last.
India Education Diary
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University Of Michigan: The Lightest Element Can Play A Heavy-Duty Role In Michigan’s Clean-Energy Transition
Popular Science
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Eating seafood can be more sustainable and healthy than red meat
Michigan News
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‘Hydrogen road map’: The lightest element can play a heavy-duty role in Michigan’s clean-energy transition
The New York Times
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Some Carmakers Say Recycling Car Parts Is the Future. But Is It Realistic?
Green Car Congress
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U-M researchers challenge USPS EV environmental study
The Detroit News
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This is why Dodge's Hellcats are disappearing and EVs are coming
The Detroit News
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How Ford, DTE energy deal will cut carbon emissions, boost state's solar capacity
TETRACYCLINED7K
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WHAT’S THE MOST ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY WAY TO GET YOUR GROCERIES?
Michigan News
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Carbon emissions and grocery shopping: EVs and home delivery better, ‘trip chaining’ and robots best
Plastic News
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Kickstart: Toys, recycling and Russia
University of Michigan News
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Supreme Court limits EPA’s ability to regulate carbon emissions: U-M experts availableSupreme Court limits EPA’s ability to regulate carbon emissions: U-M experts available
Financial Post
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What the future holds for western Canadian oil producers
School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
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Continuation of remote work post-pandemic can contribute to climate mitigation efforts
E&E News
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How much CO2 do EVs cut? Size matters
Discover Magazine
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Which Plant-Based Milk Is Best for the Planet (And You)?
The Malaysian Reserve
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How Ford’s Electric F-150 Pickup Truck Will Cut Carbon Pollution
Government Technology
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Switch to EV Trucks Reduces Greenhouse Gasses Significantly
Cars News
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Electric Trucks Are Key To Reducing Emissions
Michigan Radio
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Michigan Radio's Stateside Program
Transportation Today
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New Study finds greater greenhouse gas reductions for electric pickup trucks
Essential Cosmetic News
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Ford Study Finds Greater Greenhouse Gas Reductions for Pickup Truck Electrification
Michigan Radio
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UM report: Light electric trucks have lower life-cycle emissions than similar gas-powered vehicles
i-microNews
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New study finds greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles
Blank World Map
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Greater Greenhouse Gas Reduction for Pickup Electrification Than Other Light Vehicles — ScienceDaily
AZO CleanTech
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Pickup Truck Electrification Reduces More Greenhouse Gas
The University Record
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Study compares greenhouse gas reductions for light-duty vehicles
Gestta
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Ford study shows electrification of pickup trucks has substantial greenhouse gas reduction rate
Business
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Ford study shows truck electrification has a substantial rate of greenhouse gas reduction
Green Car Congress
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Ford, U Mich study finds greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles
Ford Motor Company
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New Study Finds Greater Greenhouse Gas Reductions for Pickup Truck Electrification than for Other Light-Duty Vehicles
Science Daily
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Greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles
EurekAlert
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Study: Greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles
University of Michigan News
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Study: Greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles
TeslaRati
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Ford study shows pickup truck electrification has substantial greenhouse gas reduction rate
Environmental News Network
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Study: Greater Greenhouse Gas Reductions for Pickup Truck Electrification Than for Other Light-Duty Vehicles
Darik News
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Ford study shows pickup truck electrification has substantial greenhouse gas reduction rates
Tech Xplore
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Study shows greater greenhouse gas reductions for pickup truck electrification than for other light-duty vehicles
Sacramento Bee
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Misguided proposal for electric car batteries could actually increase California emissions
Plastics News
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Kickstart: A reshoring surge?
Michigan Radio
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What kind of container should be used for milk?
Reasons to be Cheerful
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The E-Trike Armada Propelling a Net-Zero Dream
The University Record
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Lawmakers seek out U-M faculty for expertise on various topics
School for Environment and Sustainability - Stewards
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Driving the Future of Sustainable Mobility
Inside Science
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Autonomous Package Deliveries May Not Reduce Emissions
Marketplace Tech (Radio)
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In the transition to renewables, energy storage is a hot topic
Apartment Therapy
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Here’s What a Climate Scientist Really Thinks of Your Everyday Home Habits
Bloomberg Businessweek
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Ford Gives Michigan a ‘Wake-Up Call’ With Out-of-State EV Expansion
Detroit News
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Michigan lost out on Ford's $11.4B EV investment. Here's why
ScienceDaily
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Climate benefits vs. burdens: Which products are best suited for emerging carbon capture technologies?
Florida News Times
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Rank captured carbon dioxide products by climatic benefits
University of Michigan News
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Climate benefits vs. burdens: Which products are best suited for emerging carbon capture technologies?
Science Daily
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Package delivery robots' environmental impacts: Automation matters less than vehicle type
University of Michigan News
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Package delivery robots’ environmental impacts: Automation matters less than vehicle type
Yahoo! Life
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Kristen Bell says she doesn't shower often for environmental reasons. Experts weigh in.
University of Michigan News
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Electric delivery vehicles: When, where, how they’re charged has big impact on greenhouse gas emissions
Plastics News
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Congress eyes role of science in fixing plastics recycling
Chemical and Engineering News
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Recycling is only one part of solution to plastic waste, experts say
The Globe and Mail
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Will charging my EV to 100% really damage the battery?
Popular Science
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The real story behind the Biden burger-ban rumor
The Washington Post
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How to start tackling your home’s water — and climate — footprint
The Council of the Great Lakes Region
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Green Batteries for Green Vehicles: Principles for Responsible Battery Management in Mobile Applications
Talking Points Memo (TPM)
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‘Alarming,’ ‘Disturbing,’ ‘Amusing,’ ‘Frustrating’: When Your Beef Study Becomes A Rightwing Distortion
School for Environment and Sustainability
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Facts about Center for Sustainable Systems Diet Study Report and Misinformation Linking to Biden Climate Plan
School for Environment and Sustainability
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SEAS Faculty Make Reuters Hot List of Climate Scientists
Courthouse News Service
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Study Links Meat-Based Diets to Water Scarcity
EurekAlert! Science News
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Water scarcity footprint reveals impacts of individual dietary choices in US
University of Michigan News
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Water scarcity footprint reveals impacts of individual dietary choices in US
Click-on-Detroit
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University of Michigan’s carbon neutrality commission releases ‘bold, visionary plan’
School for Environment and Sustainability
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U-M Carbon Neutrality Commission Releases Final Report; SEAS Plays Key Role in Recommendations
WXYZ
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Ann Arbor exploring reduced trash pickup to reduce carbon emissions, limit climate change effects
South Bend Tribune
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At the podium: Free public lectures this week
School for Environment and Sustainability
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Ming Xu Elected President of International Society for Industrial Ecology
dbusiness
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Plastic Path
Anthropocene - Daily Science
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Researchers have hit on a widely available solution for decarbonizing fertilizer production
WDIV ClickOnDetroit
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U-M: ‘Peecycling’ good for environment when used at city scale
School for Environment and Sustainability
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A Circular Economy Framework for Automobiles
The University Record
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Carbon accounting group quantifies U-M emissions
Click Lancashire
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Amcor signs up to US Plastics PactPlastics in Packaging
Nature World News
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Packaging Makes Up 33% of Plastic Waste, but What Other Types Contribute to Its Accumulation?
AAAS EurekAlert! Science News
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Plastics, waste and recycling: It's not just a packaging problem
University of Michigan News
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Plastics, waste and recycling: It’s not just a packaging problem
University of Michigan - School for Environment and Sustainability
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Study Focuses on Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Impacts of a Connected and Automated SUV and Van
The University Record
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Cutting animal-based food intake could fight greenhouse gases
University of Michigan News
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Cutting animal-based foods in US diet by half could prevent 1.6 billion tons of GHG emissions by 2030
Chemical Engineering News
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Dishing on dishwashing for a greener planet and playing games in a glove box
POWER Magazine
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Researchers Make Progress on Several Power Projects: Minimizing Li-Ion Battery Degradation
Recycling Today
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Responsible Battery Coalition applauds research on lithium-ion battery degradation
School for Environment and Sustainability
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Tips for extending the lifetime of lithium-ion batteries
University of Michigan News
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Tips for extending the lifetime of lithium-ion batteries
University of Michigan News
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Fighting climate change at the sink: A guide to greener dishwashing
School for Environment and Sustainability
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Fighting climate change at the sink: A guide to greener dishwashing
CleanTechnica
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Botswana-Based Accite Holdings Brings Plant-Based Meat Revolution To Africa With Beyond Meat
University of Michigan - LSA Sustainable Food Systems Initiative
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SFSI affiliate wins “Best Article Award for 2018” for paper linking GHG emissions and diet
University of Michigan - Erb Institute
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Flying Cars Should Have a Limited Role in Sustainable Mobility
TechXplore
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Investing in energy storage for solar, wind power could greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions
TechCentury
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UM study: Investing in energy storage for solar, wind power could greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions
University of Michigan News
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Investing in energy storage for solar, wind power could greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions
University of Michigan News
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Decarbonizing travel in cities with electrified autonomous taxis
School for Environment and Sustainability
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Decarbonizing travel in cities with electrified autonomous taxis
Design News
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10 Green Principles For EV Sustainability
School for Environment and Sustainability
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New Research: First ‘Green Principles’ for Responsible Electric Vehicle Battery Management
Responsible Battery Coalition (RBC)
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RBC, U of M publish first ‘green principles’ for EV battery management
New York Times
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Your Questions About Food and Climate Change, Answered -- How to shop, cook and eat in a warming world.
Michigan Radio
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Stateside: Flying Car Sustainability
Engineers Journal
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A Jetsons future? Assessing the role of flying cars in sustainable mobility
E&E News
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Flying cars: Sci-fi or climate solution?
DBusiness Magazine
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Researchers at Ann Arbor’s U-M, Dearborn’s Ford: Flying Cars Not Sustainable for Short Distances
Popular Science
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Flying cars will only be eco-friendly if we use them right
Fox 2 Detroit
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Ford, UMich study shows flying cars are both faster and greener
Thomson Reuters
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Green machines? Flying taxis could slash emissions for long journeys
American Chemical Society (ACS) - Environmental Science& Technology
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ES&T’s Best Papers of 2018
E/The Environmental Magazine
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Low-Carbon Diet: The Easy Way To Fight Global Warming Reducing Red Meat, Exotic Fruits & Processed Foods Key To Reducing Carbon Footprint
School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS)
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Overpeck, Keoleian appointed to U-M Commission on Carbon Neutrality
WDIV Click on Detroit - All about Ann Arbor
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University of Michigan creates commission on carbon neutrality
Planet Blue Newsletter
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U-M President's Commission on Carbon Neutrality
SEAS Connect
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Prof. Keoleian, co-author on team that modeled well-to-refinery carbon intensity of crude oil production
PhysicsWorld
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