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In this prototype carbon capture apparatus, a solution of potassium hydroxide is wicked up into polypropylene fibres; circulating air evaporates the water in the solution, concentrating it to very high levels. The white crystals are nearly pure potassium carbonate, formed from carbon removed directly from air. (photo by Dongha Kim)

New ‘rock candy’ technique offers a simpler, less costly way to capture carbon directly from air

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More than 100,000 commercial flights take place each day around the world. The Centre for Research in Sustainable Aviation at U of T’s Institute for Aerospace Studies aims to improve fuel efficiency and lower emissions, saving money and reducing environmental impact. (Photo: Travis Olbrich, via <a>Flickr</a> (Creative Commons))

Lightweight structures and “smart skin” make aviation more sustainable

Clean water is a critical issue for the 21st century. U of T Engineering’s Institute for Water Innovation brings together researchers from many disciplines to develop new solutions in the conservation, purification and reclamation of water in Canada and around the world. (Photo: Isaac Haïk Dunn, via <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/mygzulis/8424844512/" target="_blank">Flickr</a> (Creative Commons))

Three smart solutions from the Institute for Water Innovation

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Three students making sustainability part of their education

Alumna Natalie Panek (AeroE MASc 0T9), a revered “STEM rock star,” believes one of our greatest responsibilities is empowering the next generation. (Photo: Pam Lau)

Natalie Panek: aspiring astronaut and champion for women in STEM