Topic
Climate
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China could face deadly heat waves due to climate change
One of the world’s most densely populated regions may push the boundaries of habitability by the end of this century, study finds.
July 31, 2018 -
Study finds climate determines shapes of river basins
Results may help identify ancient climates on Earth or other planets.
July 17, 2018 -
What is the likely outcome of a trade war between the U.S. and the rest of the world?
Study highlights economic losses for participating countries.
June 26, 2018 -
Checking China’s pollution, by satellite
Study finds reduction in sulfur emissions from power plants.
June 18, 2018 -
Chien Wang selected to join French climate research initiative
MIT senior research scientist is one of six U.S. scientists to join French President Emmanuel Macron's "Make Our Planet Great Again" program.
May 29, 2018 -
IHI Corporation to support MIT Energy Initiative
Tokyo-based IHI will join MITEI’s Low-Carbon Energy Center for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage to reduce greenhouse gases and advance clean energy.
May 15, 2018 -
Workshop explores intertwined future of food production, water, and climate
Choices by consumers and farmers can help limit global warming, but climate change may also curtail those choices in the future.
May 11, 2018 -
A forum on the future of the Nile River
International workshop proposes future directions for long-standing conflict.
May 4, 2018 -
Featured video: MIT's meteorology pioneers
Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences honors trailblazing professors Jule Charney and Edward Lorenz with a tribute to their lives and legacies.
April 17, 2018 -
Carbon taxes could make significant dent in climate change, study finds
Several different carbon-pricing approaches would help reduce emissions, and some would be fair as well, researchers report.
April 6, 2018 -
Urban heat island effects depend on a city’s layout
The way streets and buildings are arranged makes a big difference in how heat builds up, study shows.
February 22, 2018 -
Chaos and climate: Celebrating two pioneers of modern meteorology
Trailblazing scientists Jule Charney and Edward Lorenz gave us numerical weather prediction and chaos theory, highlighting the value of basic research.
February 14, 2018 -
Projecting the impacts of climate change
Joint Program researchers advocate for improved modeling approach.
February 13, 2018 -
Intensive agriculture influences U.S. regional summer climate, study finds
An increase in corn and soybean production in the Midwest may have led to cooler, wetter summers there.
February 13, 2018 -
A primer for understanding climate science
MIT Professor Kerry Emanuel explains the science behind climate change, as well as the associated risks and how to quantify them.
January 22, 2018 -
Charting gas and oil's future in a decarbonizing world
New analytical method addressing the dynamic nature of the petroleum industry could enable more accurate energy scenarios.
January 12, 2018 -
A bipartisan message of clean energy progress
In the face of global challenges, leading women in energy and climate convene at the C3E 2017 Clean Energy Symposium.
December 7, 2017 -
Collaborating to cut emissions in the property sector
Bangkok-based property developer MQDC is joining the MIT Energy Initiative’s Low-Carbon Energy Center for Electric Power Systems Research.
December 5, 2017 -
Texas’ odds of Harvey-scale rainfall to increase by end of century
Study finds state’s annual risk of extreme rainfall will rise from 1 to 18 percent.
November 13, 2017 -
Johan Rockström: Presenting a framework for preserving Earth’s resilience
Stockholm Resilience Center executive director and Stockholm University professor speaks at the Environmental Solutions Initiative’s People and the Planet lecture series.
September 26, 2017