The case for optimism about a renewable energy future
Researcher Eric Martinot presents findings of two-year project at campus event
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At MIT, Gov. Deval Patrick highlights clean-energy achievements
Earth Day talk details Massachusetts’ accomplishments since the governor’s MIT speech five years ago, and outlines new goals.
Amy Smith named one of 'Boston's Most Influential Women'
D-Lab founder and co-director recognized by the Women of the Harvard Club Committee
MIT and Eni renew energy partnership
Visiting campus, Paolo Scaroni, head of the Italian energy company, said ‘cooperation between MIT and Eni can give us phenomenal results.’
Changing with the climate
MIT researchers, Massachusetts officials highlight strategies to adapt to climate change.
Getting the price right on climate
IMF-MIT study shows immediate — but realistic — actions are needed to confront climate change.
Report: China’s actions are crucial on climate change
Research shows China’s impact on climate change, as well as its potential to shape the path forward.
Growing population will increase global climate challenges
MIT report shows China and developing nations will come to dominate emissions that promote climate change
National Engineers Week: A Q&A with Olivier de Weck
On engineering systems and the book Engineering Systems: Meeting Human Needs in a Complex Technological World
The case of the missing gas mileage
Automakers have made great strides in fuel efficiency in recent decades — but the mileage numbers of individual vehicles have barely increased. An MIT economist explains the conundrum.
Where the wind blows
How far can wind power go toward reducing global carbon emissions from electricity production?
The too-smart-for-its-own-good grid
New technologies intended to boost reliance on renewable energy could destabilize the power grid if they’re not matched with careful pricing policies.
Opening of Center for Complex Engineering Systems at KACST and MIT
New center will fund research in complex engineering systems and infrastructure development.
Safer skies
A new algorithm could help prevent midair collisions, which involve 10 to 12 small aircraft every year.