KINGSTON, R.I., Sept. 24 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news release:
KINGSTON, R.I. - Sept. 24, 2026 - Now more than ever, people regularly think about ways to change their lifestyle to support sustainability. Should society transition to electric cars? Are wind and solar really carbon neutral and will they address all of our energy needs?
Or, should one cease using plastic products?
Paul Chirik, Princeton University's Edwards S. Sanford professor of chemistry, will explore this and other questions during the annual University of Rhode Island Alexander M. Cruickshank Lecture on Monday, Oct. 5, at 5:30 p.m. He'll explain the chemistry behind plastics and more generally hydrocarbons; the opportunities and challenge...