At Oak Ridge Lab, researchers study critical interactions between #plants and #microbes that affect plant productivity and ecosystem health with the aim of creating hardier #bioenergy crops and more resilient, secure ecosystems. #NationalScienceWeek

.Oak Ridge Lab scientists engineer organisms that can produce valuable fuels and chemicals more efficiently, upcycle plastics, and even capture and reuse carbon. #NationalScienceWeek

Harnessing sustainable resources: Oak Ridge Lab scientists drive innovation in energy production by assessing #biomass supplies, improving feedstocks, and developing processes to convert #renewable materials into products that can reduce reliance on fossil fuels. #NationalScienceWeek

From the Arctic tundra to tropical rainforests, Oak Ridge Lab scientists travel the globe to study how climate change and interactions between human and natural systems impact ecosystems and biodiversity. #NationalScienceWeek

Detailed models help scientists, policymakers, and communities make informed decisions for a sustainable future: Oak Ridge Lab researchers are enhancing the predictive capabilities of Earth system models to quantify environmental justice and inform policy. #NationalScienceWeek

.Oak Ridge Lab scientists leverage cutting-edge computational tools to process vast datasets and advance understanding of complex biological and environmental systems, including how climate change affects vulnerable ecosystems. #NationalScienceWeek

Exploring new ways to integrate #waterpower into the energy grid: Oak Ridge Lab researchers study water resources on national and regional scales and translate science discoveries into solutions that enhance the resilience and reliability of the power grid. #NationalScienceWeek

.Oak Ridge Lab scientists study aquatic ecosystems and their interactions within watersheds to track changes, assess impacts, and develop strategies that support clean water, energy generation, and the environment. #NationalScienceWeek

Celebrating #NationalAviationDay with an eye on the sky—and on the Earth: Ongoing research at Oak Ridge Lab explores the possibilities of turning nonfood crops into sustainable aviation fuels to replace conventional petroleum-based products. ornl.gov/blog/producing…

The Billion-Ton question: is there enough biomass to meet the #aviation sector’s goal of zero carbon emissions by 2050? Findings from the Oak Ridge Lab-led 2023 Billion-Ton Report say there's more than enough. ethanolproducer.com/articles/safs-… #NationalAviationDay

Channeling a river of #data for #cleanenergy: Oak Ridge Lab's Debjani Singh has spent the last five years refining HydroSource, a national digital platform that is a public gateway to copious amounts of #hydropower data, analytical tools and visualizations. ornl.gov/news/debjani-s…

#NationalWaterQualityMonth: Oak Ridge Lab scientists develop #ecofriendly lubricant additives protect turbine equipment and waterways! 💧🔬🌎 ornl.gov/news/new-eco-f…

The upcoming National Nature Assessment aims to map out the health of U.S. ecosystems. Oak Ridge Lab’s Jessica Welch is spearheading a chapter that integrates NASA’s Earth observations, emphasizing biodiversity and environmental justice. earthdata.nasa.gov/news/assessing…

.Oak Ridge Lab’s not-so-secret #hydropower is its public data portal, HydroSource. Happy National #HydroDay! hydrosource.ornl.gov

.Oak Ridge Lab’s Louise Stevenson is using tiny life forms to reveal big insights into ecosystem health. Her research is crucial for understanding and protecting water resources. #NationalWaterQualityMonth ornl.gov/news/louise-st…

BioenergyKDF is home to DOE’s 2023 Billion-Ton Report series and its treasure trove of information, including the latest 2023 report and associated data. energy.gov/eere/bioenergy…

Polyethylene glycols (PEGs) are everywhere, from cosmetics to medicine. But their persistence in the environment can harm ecosystems. New research from Oak Ridge Lab uses mass spectral imaging to detect these pollutants with unprecedented precision. #CleanWater bit.ly/3YwKlxf

New method to process plant-based material for #3Dprinting: Scientists at Oak Ridge Lab identified & successfully demonstrated an innovative, low-energy method to produce nanocellulose, a #biomaterial found in plant cell walls that is up to 8x stronger than steel! ornl.gov/news/molecular…

.Oak Ridge Lab's Maggie Davis describes the resources available through the BioenergyKDF, a one-stop platform where researchers and decision-makers can explore the latest data, models, and tools from the 2023 Billion Ton report. energy.gov/eere/bioenergy…

C is for climate 🌎 ORNL scientists are studying how thawing permafrost impacts carbon cycling and global climate models. This research is crucial for understanding the long-term effects of #ClimateChange in vulnerable #Arctic ecosystems. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3Xy0JML