Abstract
Chemists and other scientists are expected to play a key role as the world implements the new climate change deal that governments clinched in Paris on Dec. 12 (See page 30). The historic Paris pact includes commitments by 185 countries and the European Union to control emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases. It signals a shift away from a world economy marked by unfettered release of carbon dioxide produced by burning fossil fuels. The agreement is expected to drive innovation in renewable energy, battery storage, and energy efficiency. It also opens the door for more nuclear energy and further development and deployment of technologies to capture and sequester CO2. American Chemical Society Executive Director and CEO Thomas M. Connelly Jr. says, “The society appreciates that the delegates at the Paris climate summit have taken the science seriously and appear to have reached agreement on the critical elements of ...
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