Promising advances using yeast and fungi.
September 12, 2012Genetically modified organism could turn carbon dioxide or waste products into a gasoline-compatible transportation fuel.
August 21, 2012A growing population and rapid development will put a strain on land used to grow food over the next century. But if reforestation is used to avoid climate change it will create further strain, says a new MIT study.
June 22, 2012Toyota’s Tom Stricker shares his view with the MIT community.
April 23, 2012Divya Agarwal travels to Fiji as part of an independent study project.
April 18, 2012Today’s global challenges will significantly affect how we grow our food. But these challenges are so complex and intertwined that response measures require collaboration and a broad, integrated lens.
March 1, 2012Facilities' new electric vehicle is powered by a battery and generates no emissions.
December 19, 2011There are many sources that can make a contribution to our energy supply, but likely not at a major scale in the near future.
October 27, 2011A new analysis emphasizes the large variability in greenhouse gas emissions from alternative fuels.
May 11, 2011MIT chemical engineers demonstrate a new way to dramatically boost bacteria’s manufacturing abilities.
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