Environmental and Earth Science

<p>Argonne maintains a wide-ranging science and technology portfolio that seeks to address complex challenges in interdisciplinary and innovative ways. Below is a list of all articles, highlights, profiles, projects, and organizations related specifically to environmental and earth science.</p>

Atmospheric observatory opens for operation in Bankhead National Forest

State-of-the-art tower facilities, radar and other instrumentation will enable research from the canopy to the clouds.
A new era of research comes into focus

After a yearlong installation, light has returned to the world-leading Advanced Photon Source. Users across a gamut of disciplines, from materials to planetary science, are getting their research proposals ready.
Understanding the role of wetlands in the global carbon cycle: A DOE, decade-long science focus area

The project aims to enhance understanding of wetland function and improve predictive models amidst changing climatic conditions.
Lorenza Salinas: Document guru

Document Designer and Communications Coordinator Lorenza Salinas formats many different projects for Argonne divisions and directorates. She has ensured professionalism in the lab’s communications for over four decades.
Argonne entrepreneurship program opens fellowship applications

Innovators with clean and renewable energy technologies are encouraged to apply for a two-year, funded fellowship to embed at Argonne, work with a researcher and develop their startup.
Multi-decadal convection-resolved regional climate simulations significantly improve precipitation

Evaluation of simulated precipitation across the contiguous United States, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.
Awards & Recognition
Six ways that Argonne leads the way in hydropower

As governments invest in renewable energy sources to help speed towards the goal of decarbonization, hydropower offers a promising complement to wind and solar, and Argonne is at the forefront of this research.
Improving aerosol radiative forcing and climate in DOE’s E3SM

Impacts of new cloud microphysics and improved wet removal treatments.
Green energy conversations: Leaders pioneering Chicagoland sustainability efforts share their vision with Energy Department under secretary

Neighborhoods on the South Side of Chicago are leaders in launching initiatives in the green energy economy — providing the ideal backdrop for DOE and Argonne representatives to learn from community leaders.