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History of innovation November 17, 2021 Energy and Green Tech, Federal programs, Firsts, Health, Physical World, Pollution, Safety, Seminal Innovations, Sensing and Devices, The 1980s

Environmental test methods

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SRI methods help develop EPA testing still used today.

History of innovation November 17, 2021 Energy and Green Tech, Federal programs, Health, Physical World, Pollution, Safety, Seminal Innovations, The 1970s

Environmental causes of lung disease

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Foundational study helps establish air quality standards.

History of innovation November 16, 2021 Earth and Space, Energy and Green Tech, Federal programs, Firsts, Health, Physical World, Pollution, Safety, Seminal Innovations, The 1940s

Smog research

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Healthier air for L.A. and the world

History of innovation November 16, 2021 Computing, Education, Energy and Green Tech, Pollution, The 1950s

SRI joins the fight against cancer

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SRI hosted the first national symposium on air pollution in Pasadena, California in 1949.

History of innovation November 16, 2021 Chemistry and Materials, Health, Physical World, Pollution, Safety, The 1980s

Ozone depletion research

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Our research provided critical findings on protecting the atmosphere that protects us all.

History of innovation November 16, 2021 Chemistry and Materials, Health, Pollution, Security and Defense, Sensing and Devices, The 1990s

Bioagent detection using upconverting phosphors

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Bioagent detection protects humans from harmful exposure.

History of innovation November 16, 2021 Chemistry and Materials, Energy and Green Tech, Firsts, Physical World, Pollution, Safety, The 1990s

Hazardous waste disposal

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Patented process decomposes hazardous wastes to undetectable amounts.