MIT and Eni extend energy collaboration
In Rome, MIT President Reif and Eni CEO Descalzi discuss low-carbon breakthroughs and future research.
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.
George Shultz: “Climate is changing,” and we need more action
Former secretary of state — and former MIT professor — urges progress on multiple fronts.
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.
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.
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.
Driving down fuel usage
MIT spinout XL Hybrids fits gas-guzzlers with electric powertrains, cutting gas consumption.
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.
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.
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.
The unintended benefits of pollution rules
MIT researchers find China’s new SO2 and NOx regulations will also reduce CO2 emissions
Getting the carbon out of emissions
Proposed method could be more efficient than previous systems and easier to retrofit in existing power plants.
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.
Footwear’s (carbon) footprint
Study finds the bulk of shoes’ carbon footprint comes from manufacturing processes.
Living in a material world
Report finds materials manufacturers will likely be unable to meet targets for carbon-emissions reductions by 2050.