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The Paula M. Trienens Institute Six Pillars of Decarbonization

September 19, 2024

With a shared goal of decarbonization, the Trienens Institute Six Pillars of Decarbonization leverage Northwestern strengths to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future

Six Steps for a Clean Energy Lifestyle

February 13, 2025

How can you begin to decarbonize your own life? Northwestern experts offer tips to make a positive difference for the planet

The Trienens Institute Recycle Pillar

January 27, 2025

One of Six Pillars of Decarbonization, the Recycle pillar aims to help solve the plastics pollution crisis and create a viable circular economic model at scale

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Unlocking Phosphorus to Fuel Plant Growth

March 4, 2025

A Rapid, Record-setting Water Contamination Detector

February 28, 2025

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Ken Boyce Celebrates 40 Years at UL Solutions

Jan 15, 2025 9:13 AM

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Northwestern Partnering with Boston Venture-capital Fund to Boost Tech Startups

Oct 30, 2024 9:56 AM

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New Study of Air Quality, Heavy-duty Trucking, and Health Equity in Chicago

Oct 22, 2024 10:56 AM

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2025 Distinguished Lecture: The Challenges in Getting to Net-Zero Global Greenhouse Emissions

Nobel laureate Steven Chu will discuss current progress, opportunities, and challenges to achieving net-zero greenhouse emissions, including food production and carbon (CO₂) capture | Apr. 2 at 3:30pm | Register

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Mar

2025

Helmholtz Institute: High Throughput Methods in Photovoltaics

9:15 AM

Join the High Throughput Methods in Photovoltaics, a research department of the Helmholtz Institute in Germany for an ev...

Mar

2025

CCSS Student Seminar Series: Jeremy North and Jolly Patro

12:00 PM Ryan Hall, 2190 Campus Drive

Center for Catalysis and Surface Science (CCSS) Student Seminar Series Friday, March 21, 2025 | 12-1pm CT Ryan Hall, 400...

Apr

2025

Distinguished Lecture: Steven Chu (Nobel Laureate) - The Challenges in Getting to Net-Zero Global Greenhouse Emissions

3:30 PM Technological Institute, 2145 Sheridan Road

Title: The Challenges in Getting to Net-Zero Global Greenhouse Emissions Abstract: Throughout human history, multiple in...

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News and Events

The Paula M. Trienens Institute Six Pillars of Decarbonization

Six Steps for a Clean Energy Lifestyle

The Trienens Institute Recycle Pillar

Featured in Northwestern Now

Unlocking Phosphorus to Fuel Plant Growth

A Rapid, Record-setting Water Contamination Detector

In the News

Ken Boyce Celebrates 40 Years at UL Solutions

Northwestern Partnering with Boston Venture-capital Fund to Boost Tech Startups

New Study of Air Quality, Heavy-duty Trucking, and Health Equity in Chicago

Events

Featured Event

2025 Distinguished Lecture: The Challenges in Getting to Net-Zero Global Greenhouse Emissions

Upcoming Events

Helmholtz Institute: High Throughput Methods in Photovoltaics

CCSS Student Seminar Series: Jeremy North and Jolly Patro

Distinguished Lecture: Steven Chu (Nobel Laureate) - The Challenges in Getting to Net-Zero Global Greenhouse Emissions

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