Topic
Carbon Emissions
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Removing carbon dioxide from power plant exhaust
MIT researchers are developing a battery that could both capture carbon dioxide in power plant exhaust and convert it to a solid ready for safe disposal.
July 29, 2019 -
Startup founded by MIT alumnus unveils electric vehicles for the future
Rivian Automotive is showing off its first products at the Los Angeles Auto Show this week.
November 29, 2018 -
Undergrads gain experience in energy sector with MITEI member companies
MISTI places MIT students in energy-focused internships abroad.
February 6, 2018 -
Iberdrola and MIT Energy Initiative announce $10.3 million collaboration
Funding will establish MIT professorship and support low-carbon energy and climate initiatives.
June 21, 2017 -
MIT and Eni extend energy collaboration
In Rome, MIT President Reif and Eni CEO Descalzi discuss low-carbon breakthroughs and future research.
January 16, 2017 -
MIT Energy Initiative welcomes GE as new member and participant in Low-Carbon Energy Centers
GE’s membership marks continued progress on goals of MIT’s Plan for Action on Climate Change to engage industry in solving global challenges.
August 30, 2016 -
George Shultz: “Climate is changing,” and we need more action
Former secretary of state — and former MIT professor — urges progress on multiple fronts.
October 1, 2014 -
Regulations only a first step in cutting emissions
MIT study finds that sectoral regulations will not cut emissions enough to substantially limit climate change, but are a good step toward phasing in a price on carbon.
July 28, 2014 -
Study finds the hidden — and uneven — price of piecemeal energy policies
MIT researchers find the national and regional impacts of U.S. regulatory policies for mitigating climate change.
June 10, 2014 -
Pinpointing climate change uncertainty
How severely will climate change affect the United States? It depends on climate policy, says a new study from MIT researchers.
June 6, 2014 -
Driving down fuel usage
MIT spinout XL Hybrids fits gas-guzzlers with electric powertrains, cutting gas consumption.
March 10, 2014 -
Calculating China’s carbon emissions from trade
Tsinghua, MIT researchers find China’s plan to restructure the economy will have limited impact on global carbon emissions associated with the production and trade of goods.
March 6, 2014 -
Global black carbon emissions double previous estimates
MIT, Singapore researchers use a new method to find that black carbon emissions are much higher than majority of global air-pollution studies.
January 28, 2014 -
Study finds piece-by-piece approach to emissions policies can be effective
New analysis shows that policies addressing energy consumption and technology choices individually can play an important part in reducing emissions.
December 16, 2013 -
The unintended benefits of pollution rules
MIT researchers find China’s new SO<sub>2</sub> and NO<sub>x</sub> regulations will also reduce CO<sub>2</sub> emissions
November 4, 2013 -
Getting the carbon out of emissions
Proposed method could be more efficient than previous systems and easier to retrofit in existing power plants.
June 25, 2013 -
Creating a low-carbon, non-nuclear economy: The case of Taiwan
Can Taiwan create a low-carbon economy without nuclear energy? One MIT researcher finds out.
June 14, 2013 -
Footwear’s (carbon) footprint
Study finds the bulk of shoes’ carbon footprint comes from manufacturing processes.
May 22, 2013 -
Living in a material world
Report finds materials manufacturers will likely be unable to meet targets for carbon-emissions reductions by 2050.
April 4, 2013 -
The case of the missing gas tax
MIT researchers find vehicle efficiency standards are at least six times more costly than a tax on fuel.
February 21, 2013