By Volker Sick, Global CO2 Initiative, University of Michigan It is clear that solving climate change cannot be done with a single technology, behavioral change, or adaptation effort alone. Emissions reduction is clearly paramount so that we can eventually reach a net-zero carbon future. Much has been achieved already, for example large-scale deployment of wind…
“Especially against the backdrop of global challenges, such as climate change, it is important to develop and apply solutions together. Standardization documents, i.e. relating to CO2 utilization, can make an important contribution towards addressing climate change.” Stefan assists international researchers with transferring their research results into standardization. A mechanical engineer by training, Stefan holds both his…
“Even when there is communication going on, it’s not necessarily back and forth. The overwhelming attitude is, ‘This is what’s coming. This is what we have planned. Deal with it.’ And then the concerns or anxieties of community members – who oftentimes have very legitimate concerns –are often just disregarded.” Typically, the person featured in…
“…not everyone is aware of LCAs or knows how to find them. Not everyone knows how to take them apart and what type of information they can provide. This is a particularly problematic issue for fence line communities who just want to know what’s going on in their part of town. How can fenceline communities…
“I wouldn’t be where I am today without the Global CO2 Initiative (GCI). My research at GCI helped further my passion for the environment and opened my eyes to the massive opportunity for environmental work in the buildings space.” Alex oversees a wide range of projects spanning demonstration, field validation, and market transformation of the HVAC and water…
GCI is seeking a postdoc to research carbon removal opportunities via durable CO2-based products Carbon capture and utilization via conversion to products, such as aggregates, concrete, and plastics provides opportunities to durably remove CO2 from the atmosphere and water. Work conducted by the Global CO2 Initiative has shown that the magnitude of such opportunities can…
