Climate and Environment
Exploring and addressing the national security and public health challenges from a rapidly changing environment
We explore and develop technologies to respond to national security and public health challenges in a rapidly changing environment. By leveraging APL’s technical expertise and through strategic collaborations, we deliver critical contributions to assess and respond to the effects of climate change, enhance environmental resilience, and adapt to extreme environments.
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Into Vanishing Ice
The melting Arctic is creating new trade, economic and operational opportunities — but also new challenges that could threaten the U.S. border and the region’s fragile ecosystem. Researchers at Johns Hopkins APL are pooling their expertise and established experience in materials, modeling, AI and sensing to develop the technology and knowledge for a sustainable and lasting foothold in this rapidly changing region.
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Advancing Biomanufacturing for National Security
Researchers at APL are combining their technical expertise, creativity, and national security acumen to put biomanufacturing to work to make supply chains more secure, strengthen the defense industrial base, and produce materials wherever and whenever.
Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action
Leveraging the power of artificial intelligence and mathematics to spur innovation and novel solutions to challenges at the intersection of climate change and national security.
Climate Security
Climate change is reshaping nearly every aspect of life on our planet, with significant implications for national security. APL is bringing all of its core competencies to bear on this critical challenge area, exploring strategic opportunities to make the greatest impact on climate change.
Eliminating Forever Chemicals
Multiple studies have linked PFAS exposure to harmful health effects in humans and animals, and without a natural way to break them down, the chemicals persist in soil and contaminate the environment — including water. APL scientists are developing several technologies to capture and destroy these “forever chemicals.”
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Roads to Reservoirs: Expanding the Scope of Global Emissions Tracking
Johns Hopkins APL has expanded its partnership with the Climate TRACE coalition to enhance AI-powered tracking of global greenhouse gas emissions, including new sources like wastewater treatment plants and reservoirs.
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Oct 15, 2024
Johns Hopkins APL Strives for Net Zero Emissions in New University-wide Climate Action and Sustainability Plan
APL will play an integral role in Johns Hopkins University’s new Climate Action and Sustainability Plan, which links efforts across the university to reduce emissions, address environmental footprints and pursue a healthier and more sustainable future.
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Johns Hopkins APL Researchers Drive Innovation in 2024 JHU Discovery Awards
Seven projects funded by the 2024 JHU Discovery Awards program leverage the expertise of APL scientists and engineers, including four APL-led initiatives covering challenges in areas such as climate adaptation and DNA-based 3D bioprinting.
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Unveiling the Nation’s Bold Strategy to Advance Environmental DNA: Key Workshop Takeaways
Over 250 scientists, practitioners and policymakers recently gathered on Johns Hopkins APL’s campus for the Third National Workshop on Marine Environmental DNA to launch a new federal aquatic eDNA National Strategy, discuss state-of-the-art eDNA science, and identify implementation opportunities that will realize the full potential of eDNA as a tool to monitor aquatic ecosystems.
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May 21, 2024
Into Vanishing Ice
The melting Arctic is creating new trade, economic and operational opportunities — but also new challenges that could threaten the U.S. border and the region’s fragile ecosystem. Researchers at Johns Hopkins APL are pooling their expertise and established experience in materials, modeling, AI and sensing to develop the technology and knowledge for a sustainable and lasting foothold in this rapidly changing region.