Topic
Carbon
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Peatlands, already dwindling, could face further losses
Climate change could damage the fragile zones, causing major carbon emissions.
June 12, 2017 -
MIT Technology and Policy Program’s Best Thesis for 2017 maps out a clean energy future for India
Award-winning paper by Arun Singh shows how one of the world’s fastest-growing economies can expand its energy consumption while limiting emissions.
June 7, 2017 -
3Q: Refocusing climate research in a new era
Associate Professor Paul O'Gorman describes three questions climate scientists recently suggested should frame the future of climate research.
May 3, 2017 -
A tax plan to stop climate change
At MIT, former Congressman Bob Inglis speaks about climate and free enterprise.
April 28, 2017 -
Clean power planning
A new study details why it’s prudent to invest in carbon-free electricity now.
April 20, 2017 -
Multi-university effort will advance materials, define the future of mobility
With support from the Toyota Research Institute, MIT faculty will focus on next-generation energy storage.
April 3, 2017 -
Setting the pace for change in the energy sector
MIT energy and climate thought leaders play integral part in discussions at CERAWeek 2017.
March 24, 2017 -
Disorder can be good
Researchers discover that chaos makes carbon materials lighter and stronger.
March 17, 2017 -
3Q: Maria Zuber, daughter of coal country
MIT’s vice president for research describes how growing up in eastern Pennsylvania shaped her views on climate policy.
February 27, 2017 -
Institute Professor Emerita Mildred Dresselhaus, a pioneer in the electronic properties of materials, dies at 86
“Queen of carbon science” and recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom and National Medal of Science led US scientific community, promoted women in STEM.
February 21, 2017 -
Research assistants at energy’s cutting edge
MIT graduate students in energy fields gain skills and advance knowledge while helping to move toward a low-carbon future.
January 31, 2017 -
Seeking to inform India’s climate policy choices
Tata Center graduate fellow Arun Singh shares energy-economic modeling research at UN Climate Change Conference.
November 16, 2016 -
ExxonMobil joins MIT Energy Initiative’s low-carbon technology R&D program
Low-Carbon Energy Centers are engaging across industries and sectors in advancing climate solutions.
October 13, 2016 -
Even if the Paris Agreement is implemented, food and water supplies remain at risk
Report projects impacts of 2015 Paris climate agreement, identifies emissions paths/technology advances needed to limit global warming to 2 degrees Celsius.
October 4, 2016 -
Engaging industry in addressing climate change
At Climate Week conference, MIT Joint Program lays out the 2 degree Celsius challenge for oil and gas producers.
September 29, 2016 -
Computing the ocean’s true colors
Stephanie Dutkiewicz’ phytoplankton models project the future of the ocean as food source and carbon sink.
September 15, 2016 -
MIT, Québec research institutions launch initiative to analyze low-carbon energy policy options
Focusing on New England/Québec Region, Québec premier and MIT vice president for research speak at Boston signing ceremony; Hydro-Québec CEO pledges funding.
August 29, 2016 -
Study reveals new physics of how fluids flow in porous media
Key flow mechanisms, crucial to carbon sequestration and fuel-cell operation, have been visualized.
August 22, 2016 -
Reducing emissions, improving technology: A mutually reinforcing cycle
An MIT study on the connection between technology development and emissions-reduction policies informs Paris climate negotiations.
August 8, 2016 -
Addressing climate change with Low-Carbon Energy Centers
New interdisciplinary centers will advance clean technology in key areas.
July 28, 2016