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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Learn more about Artificial Intelligence for Climate ActionArtificial 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. -
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Learn more about Climate SecurityClimate 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. -
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Learn more about Eliminating Forever ChemicalsEliminating 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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Learn more about Space WeatherSpace Weather
APL is a leader in space weather science, observations, and modeling—particularly in understanding the drivers of solar activity, the role Earth’s magnetosphere plays in protecting us, and the response of the upper atmosphere to solar variability.
Related News
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Learn more about Protecting America’s Food and Agriculture From Emerging ThreatsNews
Apr 2, 2024Protecting America’s Food and Agriculture From Emerging Threats
America’s food supply faces a number of emerging threats, including the effects of climate change, cyberattacks and even espionage. As the U.S. government enhances defense of agricultural systems, researchers at APL are poised to assist. -
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Learn more about Johns Hopkins APL Researchers Take Additive Manufacturing to New HeightsNews
Mar 21, 2024Johns Hopkins APL Researchers Take Additive Manufacturing to New Heights
Engineers and researchers at APL recently won two awards from The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society for their study on 3D-printing a space instrument to detect and source air pollution. The project marks a significant milestone in the 3D-printing industry because it relies on an end product to help build a framework for material selection, characterization and development. -
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Learn more about Johns Hopkins APL Honored Twice on Fast Company’s 2024 ‘Most Innovative Companies’ ListPress Release
Mar 19, 2024Johns Hopkins APL Honored Twice on Fast Company’s 2024 ‘Most Innovative Companies’ List
Two breakthrough technologies from APL received Most Innovative Companies awards from Fast Company. APL was ranked No. 6 in the Rapid Response category for biothreat characterization technology and No. 10 in the Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) category for its use of AI to identify climate tipping points. -
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Learn more about Using Artificial Intelligence, Better Pollution Predictions Are in the AirNews
Jan 30, 2024Using Artificial Intelligence, Better Pollution Predictions Are in the Air
As the global climate warms, wildfires are increasing in severity and frequency, and consequently releasing more smoke-borne contaminants into the air. To better predict how and where those pollutants are traveling, APL researchers are using artificial intelligence to simulate atmospheric models and improve the resolution and speed of air quality forecasts. -
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Learn more about Johns Hopkins APL Supports Climate TRACE’s Expanded Database of Greenhouse Gas EmissionsPress Release
Jan 4, 2024Johns Hopkins APL Supports Climate TRACE’s Expanded Database of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
In continued support of the Climate TRACE coalition, APL used a combination of machine learning, satellite imagery and localized emissions data to advance its accurate, scalable and easily configurable greenhouse gas monitoring framework for road transportation.
