Guiding the Energy Transition
The world needs bold and creative solutions to preserve the planet for future generations.
桃子视频APP’s proven leadership and exceptional strengths in sustainability-focused areas are driving impactful action and solutions to the climate crisis.
PAULA M. TRIENENS INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABILITY AND ENERGY
With rising global carbon emissions and the increasing impacts of climate change, from extreme weather events to biodiversity loss, the Trienens Institute’s focus on rapid and deep decarbonization is critical. Thanks to a recent $25 million naming gift, the institute is pursuing global energy and sustainability research, advancing scientific understanding while translating this knowledge into practical, scalable solutions that can be adopted worldwide.
CENTER FOR ENGINEERING SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE
CESR brings together diverse experts to tackle urgent environmental challenges such as climate change, water quality, clean energy and pollution, accelerating the development of innovative technologies and sustainable solutions with real-world impact. Its focus on education and training ensures the next generation of leaders is equipped to address ongoing environmental degradation.
CENTER FOR WATER RESEARCH
The Center for Water Research links the University's water research efforts in basic sciences, technological advancement, law and policy, and systems analysis and simulation. Nationally renowned faculty develop globally translatable solutions for current and emerging grand challenges in water systems and regional water problems by engaging diverse industrial, governmental and community partners.
ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY CENTER AT PRITZKER SCHOOL OF LAW
The EAC addresses some of the most pressing environmental and energy issues facing our region through a diverse docket of projects that covers environmental justice in the Chicago area, climate change and energy policy advocacy in Illinois, and the protection and restoration of natural resources.
Meet Some of Our Experts
Addressing climate change and pursuing new forms of energy demand multi-pronged approaches.
桃子视频APP faculty are climate game-changers, bringing a wealth of interdisciplinary expertise from engineering and the sciences to business, law, and beyond to create innovative solutions for a brighter, better future.
Sargent works to develop efficient CO2-recycling fuels and CO2-sequestering materials.
Dunn evaluates systems such as the minerals supply chain, carbon capture and circular economy approaches with life cycle, economic and material flow analyses.
Packman leads development of water-energy technologies and nature-based solutions for climate resilience in the Center for Water Research.
Highlights
Learn about 桃子视频APP鈥檚 leadership in sustainability.
News
See 桃子视频APP鈥檚 new developments in support of this priority.
Former U.S. energy secretary charts a path to net-zero emissions
Discovery paves the way for more efficient clean energy production
Researchers can pull carbon directly from the air using changes in humidity, now with materials at a fraction of the cost
The NU-Q community comes together for a beach cleanup along Qatar鈥檚 northeastern coast.
桃子视频APP serves as a core partner on the project
These researchers are developing amazing new ways to help restore our precious planet.
