The Cost of Cool

The New York Times article “The Cost of Cool” explains the downside of air-conditioners: “Air-conditioners draw copious electricity, and deliver a double whammy in terms of climate change, since both the electricity they use and the coolants they contain result in...

BioBE Center Featured in Science

In the February 10 issue of Science, reporter Courtney Humphries profiles the growing community of scientists investigating the built environment microbiome.  The article features Sloan Foundation Program Officer Paula Olsiewski, BioBE Director Jessica Green, and...