Looking to the past to prepare for an uncertain future
Using sand and rock, MIT senior Aviva Intveld tells stories of ancient climates.
Earth can regulate its own temperature over millennia, new study finds
Scientists have confirmed that a “stabilizing feedback” on 100,000-year timescales keeps global temperatures in check.
Ocean microbes get their diet through a surprising mix of sources, study finds
Up to one-third of the carbon consumed by Prochlorococcus may come from sources other than photosynthesis.
Studying floods to better predict their dangers
A fourth-generation civil engineer, graduate student Katerina Boukin researches the growing yet misunderstood threat of pluvial flooding, including flash floods.
Kerry Emanuel: A climate scientist and meteorologist in the eye of the storm
With over 200 published papers, multiple books, and countless media appearances, Emanuel’s 41 years at MIT have been marked by influential research into hurricane formation and climate change outreach.
MIT J-WAFS announces 2022 seed grant recipients
The grants total over $1 million in support of research that addresses issues in the water and food sectors.
MIT Climate “Plug-In” highlights first year of progress on MIT’s climate plan
Members of three working groups outline latest efforts implementing the ambitious plan, launched last year.
Surface coating designed to improve power plant efficiency wins 2022 Water Innovation Prize
The student pitch competition included a variety of solutions addressing water access, usage, and maintenance.
Given what we know, how do we live now?
MIT's Council for the Uncertain Human Future convenes small circle groups to reckon with the climate crisis in solidarity.
Strengthening students’ knowledge and experience in climate and sustainability
Through the year-long MCSC Climate and Sustainability Scholars Program, students have the opportunity to lead research projects.
Looking forward to forecast the risks of a changing climate
To better inform local policy in the face of changing weather extremes, MIT researchers seek to advance the modeling of long-term weather risks.
Leveraging science and technology against the world’s top problems
From nuclear proliferation to climate change, Richard K. Lester taps research talent to map a path toward a sustainable planet.
Q&A: Climate Grand Challenges finalists on using data and science to forecast climate-related risk
Faculty leaders highlight innovations that can close longstanding knowledge gaps and reimagine how the world responds to the climate crisis.
Ocean vital signs
MIT scientists hope to deploy a fleet of drones to get a better sense of how much carbon the ocean is absorbing, and how much more it can take.
Improving predictions of sea level rise for the next century
Brent Minchew leads two proposals to better understand glacial physics and predict sea-level rise as part of MIT's Climate Grand Challenges competition.