Experts Discuss Hurdles, Benefits of Electric Vehicles
Duke professors discuss benefits, challenges during media briefing
Topic Energy & Environment
Duke scholars are exploring new frontiers in such areas as renewable energy, sustainable food and carbon capture to forge a more sustainable relationship between humanity and the global environment.
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Keeping a Closer Eye on Seabirds with Drones and Artificial Intelligence
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Celebrate Earth Day with 12 Stories About the Environment
Duke projects that protect the Earth and the environment
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Mapping North Carolina’s Ghost Forests From 430 Miles Up
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Duke and RTI International Partner to Seed $5 Million in Research Collaborations
Deadline for expressions of interest is April 8, 2021
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News Tip: The U.S. Re-Enters the Paris Agreement. Now What?
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Experts: Texas Needs to Integrate With Other Power Grids And Prepare for the Worst
Record cold has left millions without power and drinking water
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‘Ocean 100’: Small Group of Companies Dominates Ocean Economy
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Biden Stocks Landing Teams With Climate Experts
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Expert Discusses Legal and Social Rules Around ‘Smart Home’ Technologies
Podcast interview with Jolynn Dellinger, a privacy law professor and senior fellow at the Kenan Institute for Ethics
Why We Need a High Seas Biodiversity Treaty
Commentary co-authored by Lisa Campbell, a professor of marine affairs and policy at Duke
Threats to Seagrass Could Cost State’s Economy Millions
Covers a new report from Duke and N.C. State; quotes Sanford School environmental economist Sara Sutherland
On the Verge of Extinction, These Whales Are Also Shrinking
Quotes research scientist Rob Schick, who was not involved in the study
Here Are America’s Top Methane Emitters. Some Will Surprise You
Quotes Drew Shindell, professor of earth science at Duke and the lead author of a United Nations report on methane
Biden’s Infrastructure Success Depends on Implementation, Not Just Ideas
Commentary co-authored by Victoria Plutshack, a policy associate at the Energy Access Project at Duke University
The Coal Plant Next Door
Quotes Avner Vengosh, professor of earth and ocean sciences at Duke
How to Survive the Coming Catastrophe at the Coast
Commentary co-authored by Orrin H. Pilkey, professor emeritus of Earth Sciences at Duke
How Do We Know When a Species Is Extinct?
Quotes Stuart Pimm, a professor of conservation ecology at Duke and founder of the nonprofit Saving Nature
Building Electric Car Charging Stations at Offices Isn’t Just Good for the EV Business, Experts Say
Features comments by Jennifer Weiss, senior policy associate for Duke’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions