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Melissa Zaksek Featured in Newsletter

” I see a growing sense of urgency in our field… I see less patience for the status quo, more disdain for virtue signaling, and a push to shift from talk to action.” ~ Melissa Zaksek Associate Director, Research, the Frederick A. and Barbara M. Erb Environmental Management Institute Previously, Melissa worked for the University of Michigan’s Graham Sustainability Institute and for the U.S. Forest…

Dean Jonathan Overpeck Featured in Newsletter

“Michigan is now a climate action leader, and that’s reason for even more hope. It shows we all – students, staff, faculty, citizens – can make a difference, and we’ll keep making a difference.” ~Dean Jonathan T. Overpeck This newsletter features  Dr. Jonathan T. Overpeck, the Samuel A. Graham Dean of the University of Michigan School for Environment and…

“Products from Pollution”

What does this sticker mean? Welcome to the Global CO2 Initiative! If you’re new to carbon capture and utilization, this site will provide a short introduction to the field. You may already know that all living things on earth are carbon based life forms. But did you know that most of the products we use…

Shantonio Birch Featured in Newsletter

“We are a startup company who has the drive and big vision characteristic of tech enterprises, but we are equally a social impact enterprise organization. We’re very passionate about solving global issues.” ~Dr. Shantonio Birch, This newsletter features Dr. Shantonio Birch, Mechanical Engineering PhD and founder / CEO of ThermoVerse. Shantonio is a recent graduate of the…

Joshua Jack Featured in Newsletter

“Being at the University of Michigan, I have the privilege of working with some of the nation’s best students & faculty… I am often inspired by the next generation of engineers & scientists, who are eager to develop new solutions to some of our greatest challenges.” ~Dr. Joshua Jack This newsletter features Dr. Joshua Jack, University…

Sindhu Ranganath Featured in Newsletter

“It’s important that people understand some of the science behind sustainability in order to avoid greenwashing. If you want to get into this field, you need to first make sure you are educated and aware.“ ~Sindhu Ranganath This newsletter features Sindhu Ranganath, Sustainability Intern at the Global CO2 Initiative. Sindhu holds a BA in architecture from SJB School of…