Until scientists learn to spin STEP's carbon nanofibers into long commercially usable fibers, he says, it's too early to hail the process as an environmental breakthrough.
"Cristina could leave a legacy of breakthrough environmental technology.
If there are "breakthrough environmental technologies," perhaps one will be the equipping of all new cars with bicycles, much as boats are equipped with dinghies.
From his perspective, it will take continued effort on breakthrough environmental technologies and a more cooperative approach with regulators to turn things around.
To meet the target, Japan will pursue breakthroughs in environmental technology, as well as expand the use of nuclear energy.
As Wu told CNN, "This is one of the biggest breakthroughs in environmental science in the past 10 years". .
Paul Hawkins in his book Blessed Unrest pointed to millions of organizations committed to achieving breakthroughs in environmental sustainability and social justice.
Castanha was arrested last weekend, along with 15 associates, in what has been hailed as a major breakthrough for environmental enforcement.
One way or another, the child care industry appears on the verge of a breakthrough in environmental health.
"The research performed at NSLS-II will probe the fundamental structure of novel materials and help drive the development of low-cost, low-carbon energy technologies, spark advances in environmental science, and spur medical breakthroughs," Moniz said.
