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.
Jennifer Rupp: Engineering practical ceramics
Assistant professor in EECS is developing materials with novel structures and useful applications, including renewable energy and information storage.
Undergrads gain experience in energy sector with MITEI member companies
MISTI places MIT students in energy-focused internships abroad.
3 Questions: Transforming our electric power system
Christopher Knittel and Francis O'Sullivan, co-directors of the MITEI Low-Carbon Energy Center for Electric Power Systems Research, are exploring cleaner, more reliable, and more cost-effective solutions.
Is Massachusetts ready for carbon pricing?
Panel at MIT explores benefits, costs, and political challenges.
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.
Susan Solomon awarded the 2018 Crafoord Prize
Professor of atmospheric chemistry honored for her contributions to atmospheric science.
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.
Voting open for crowdsourced climate change innovations
MIT Climate CoLab allows the public to vote for promising crowdsourced ideas on how to tackle climate change.
Exploring ethical dimensions of climate negotiation
MIT researchers focus on empathy, transparency, and empowerment at this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference.
One planet, many climate plans. Why?
MIT’s Janelle Knox-Hayes studies the cultural issues behind climate policy.
MIT conference seeks solutions for reconstruction in devastated Caribbean
Two-day workshop featuring island leaders explores ways to rebuild better, more resilient infrastructure.
MIT convenes researchers and policymakers for regional climate action
Two-day summit on climate leadership in northeastern North America draws almost 200 to MIT.
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.