State of the Planet

News from the Columbia Climate School

Author: Nikhil Narula

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  • Phytoremediation: Can It Solve the Brownfield Problem?

    Phytoremediation: Can It Solve the Brownfield Problem?

    Brownfields, born from defunct industrial facilities, are a growing problem in the world today. Current cleanup techniques are invasive, expensive, energy dependent, and restrictive. Perhaps a better and more innovative solution to the problem is a form of bioremediation called phytoremediation.

  • Phytoremediation: Can It Solve the Brownfield Problem?

    Phytoremediation: Can It Solve the Brownfield Problem?

    Brownfields, born from defunct industrial facilities, are a growing problem in the world today. Current cleanup techniques are invasive, expensive, energy dependent, and restrictive. Perhaps a better and more innovative solution to the problem is a form of bioremediation called phytoremediation.