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Researchers study impact of contaminants in floodwaters

November 14, 2019 sarah Jonas 0 Comments Climate Change, Contamination, Flood, Flooding, Geology, Missouri, Missouri S&T, Research

Last spring’s historic flooding along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers may have distributed toxic contaminants along wide flood routes. Researchers know little about how these materials may affect public health and safety in rural and urban areas. But a group of geologists and geological engineers from Missouri University of Science and Technology is working to find out.

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Researchers urge Midwestern states to recycle solar panels efficiently

October 14, 2019 sarah Jonas 0 Comments CIVIL ENGINEERING, Energy, Environmental Engineering, Missouri S&T, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Solar energy, solar panel

By 2050, up to six million tons of solar panel waste will need recycling. But few states have started processes for handling the waste even as they require more energy produced by renewable sources.

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Geothermal system exceeds goals to reduce water, energy use and carbon footprint at five-year mark

August 27, 2019 sarah Jonas 0 Comments Energy, Geothermal, Geothermal energy, Missouri S&T, Missouri University of Science and Technology

After five years of operation, Missouri University of Science and Technology’s geothermal energy system continues to exceed its projected campus impact and efficiency.