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A new study by UC Davis researchers quantifies the climate costs of carbon emissions from manufacturing common materials such as steel, aluminum, plastics and cement. Including these costs in the market prices of materials could create incentives to develop new and more climate-friendly processes. (Getty Images)

Assessing the Real Climate Costs of Manufacturing

Comamonas bacteria live in wastewater, where they break down plastic waste for food.

Wastewater bacteria can breakdown plastic for food

Illustration of phosphorus cleavage from different biomolecules on the surface of natural iron oxide particles.

Iron Oxide Minerals Reshape Our Understanding of Earth’s Phosphorus Cycle

An artistic depiction of the hottest areas of Durham, North Carolina and where its weather stations are located. Note that the hottest areas of town have the fewest weather stations, leading to an underestimation of the temperatures in these areas.

For many urban residents, it’s even hotter than their weather app says

Ultrasound may rid groundwater of toxic ‘forever chemicals’

Outdoor test of the prototype under natural sunlight.

Desalination system could produce freshwater that is cheaper than tap water

To be environmentally safe, human activities should fall below an ecosystem's capacity to supply goods and services. Photo: Getty Images

Just 6% of nations provide for citizens in just, sustainable manner

Main image: Prof. Arup SenGupta and Hao Chen '23 PhD;

Path to net-zero carbon capture and storage may lead to ocean

Plastic waste in a creek bed at Fairmount Park in Riverside, Calif. David Danelski/UCR

Turning plastic waste into a valuable soil additive

Toilet spray coming off a green toilet

Scientists shine a light on what comes up when you flush

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