The multitude of interconnected crises the world is facing highlights the need for improvement around the integration of scientific research into public policymaking.
The federal government can play a crucial role in the development of CO2 recycling, an innovation that could lead to new jobs and new industries, write Amir Foroozan, Shardul Tiwari, Laurel Besco and Drew Higgins.
Most medications are not biodegradable and inevitably find their way into global waterways. ‘We are seeing mixtures of pharmaceuticals in rivers and lakes on every continent,’ warns researcher Karen Kidd.