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Carbon neutrality

UC research is paving the way for the university to meet its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2025.

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How we can recycle CO2 to make eco-friendly concrete
That’s more than 1.5 billion metric tons of carbon a year — a big number. UCLA researchers saw the opportunity to do something about it.
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V. Ramanathan and the Asahi Blue Planet Prize
Scripps Oceanography Climate Scientist Awarded Prestigious Global Prize
Renowned atmospheric scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan's many contributions include the discovery of the super-greenhouse effect of chlorofluorocarbons.
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UC experts convene to discuss innovative solutions to California’s wildfires
The research symposium focused on enhancing the state’s resiliency to wildfire, extreme drought, and climate change.
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Amid historic drought conditions and a looming wildfire season in California, UC convenes wildfire research symposium
Join UC experts on Friday, June 4, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, for a free symposium on wildfire research.
UC’s sustainability policy covers all 10 campuses and five medical centers.


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The Carbon Neutrality Initiative commits UC to emitting net zero greenhouse gases from its buildings and vehicle fleet by 2025, something no other major university system has done.


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