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Sustainability News Highlights
AI Unlocks Earth’s Subsurface Mysteries for Smart Energy Applications
As global energy challenges continue to escalate, a pioneering AI-driven study by USC Viterbi researchers offers timely solutions to CO₂ storage and resource management.
USC teams up with ShadeLA coalition to cool Los Angeles ahead of 2028
ShadeLA, a new USC-led initiative, unites civic, academic and community partners to expand urban tree canopy and shade infrastructure — building lasting heat resilience for Angelenos well beyond 2028.
US government may be abandoning the global climate fight, but new leaders are filling the void – including China
Trump’s efforts haven’t sunk global efforts to fight climate change — instead, new leaders are stepping up and working together, even within the US.