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Open & Local AI Language Models: Part of a More Sustainable Future for Scientific Computing
Our perspectives on the value of open and local AI models in science
September 8, 2026
Midland: US-China researchers propose UN Global Plastics Treaty reporting framework
A reshare of Packaging Insights' story on our recent Science publication that proposes a global reporting framework within the United Nations Global Plastics Treaty.
August 19, 2026
Packaging Insights: US-China researchers propose UN Global Plastics Treaty reporting framework
A feature on faculty co-director Doug McCauley's recent paper in Science regarding the United Nations' ongoing Global Plastics Treaty negotiations.
August 17, 2026
Latest in Science: Bridging data gaps to support the Global Plastics Treaty
Faculty co-director Douglas McCauley co-authored this study that builds on DSE's ongoing engagement on the United Nations' Global Plastics Treaty. To ensure a strong treaty to end global plastic pollution, the authors recommend strategies to strengthen data reporting.
July 16, 2026
Revisiting a Historic Opportunity to End Plastic Pollution
As United Nations representatives head into global treaty negotiations in Switzerland this week, DSE is revisiting our recent research on ways to end global plastic pollution.
August 4, 2025
Newsweek: Experts Hopeful for 'Once-in-a-Lifetime' Treaty to Tackle Plastic Waste
Faculty Co-Director Douglas McCauley highlighted findings from DSE's recent research on challenges and opportunities to end global plastic pollution.
July 28, 2025
NPR: Plastic waste is everywhere. Countries have one more chance to agree on a solution
Ahead of global plastic treaty negotiations in North Korea, see DSE's research on opportunities to end plastic pollution featured in NPR.
November 26, 2024
New York Times: The World Seeks an End to Plastic Pollution at Talks in South Korea
Check out DSE's research on ending plastic pollution in the New York Times (November 2024).
November 24, 2024
