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Georgia Tech will lead a consortium of 12 universities and 12 national labs as part of a $…

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Nine early-career professors will pursue cutting-edge climate mitigation research…

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Chaouki Abdallah, Georgia Tech's executive vice president for Research (EVPR), has been named…

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School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (ChBE) faculty member Martha Grover has been…

Electrify GT, a student group helping the Institute reach its carbon reduction goals as part of Tech’s sustainability vision, researched and identified the best cost-effective electric vehicle options.

The Georgia Tech Police Department (GTPD) is electrifying its patrol division with three…

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Dan Molzahn, assistant professor in the school of electrical and computer engineering and SEI…

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Georgia’s saltwater marshes — living where the land meets the ocean — stretch along the state’s…

Patricia Stathatou and Christos Athanasiou at Georgia Tech

When looking for an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way to clean up contaminated…

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In a study by a Georgia Tech economist that could help inform future energy policy, half the…

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People using energy-efficient smart thermostats are willing to sacrifice comfort and control to…

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Business Wire

The Greenhouse Accelerator is announcing the launch of the Georgia Cleantech Innovation Hub, a public-private-academic…

Streets crack under heat because higher temperatures create more space between vibrating molecules, causing the material to expand and deform. Priscila Zambotto/Moment via Getty Images
The Conversation

Not only people need to stay cool, especially in a summer of record-breaking heat waves. Many machines, including cellphones,…

The utility Pacific Gas & Electric acknowledged responsibility for equipment that started the deadly 2018 blaze that burned through Paradise, Calif. Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images
The Conversation

Maui County is suing Hawaiian Electric, claiming the utility was negligent for not shutting off power as strong…

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Axios

On Wednesday, August 23, Axios hosted an Expert Voices roundtable discussion in Atlanta, featuring local leaders and experts in…

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Duke Nicholas Institute

Development of the portal–in collaboration with Georgia Tech and the SETRI network–was recently recognized as part of the White…

After more than 10 years, construction of Plant Vogtle Unit 3 is complete and has achieved full power output. (Courtesy of Georgia Power)
WABE

The first new nuclear reactor built in the U.S. in more than 40 years is now up and running in Waynesboro, Georgia.…

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As more and more people move to metro Atlanta, we have somehow managed to reduce our carbon footprint in the state of Georgia.…

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DrawdownGA

Tracking Georgia’s progress toward net zero emissions is now easier and more convenient for local governments, researchers, and…

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Axios Atlanta

Georgia's carbon footprint is shrinking — but our reliance on cars and big SUVs persists. Greenhouse gas emissions declined by…

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New York Times