MIT students fortify concrete by adding recycled plastic
Adding bits of irradiated plastic water bottles could cut cement industry’s carbon emissions.
A new way to harness wasted methane
Approach developed at MIT could help curb needless “flaring” of potent greenhouse gas.
Toward efficient high-pressure desalination
Surprisingly, pressurization isn’t to blame for fouling of membranes, study finds.
MIT to host summit on climate leadership in northeast U.S., eastern Canada
Michael Bloomberg will deliver keynote address.
Mathematics predicts a sixth mass extinction
By 2100, oceans may hold enough carbon to launch mass extermination of species in future millennia.
Shell executive describes inevitable transition to carbon-free energy
Harry Brekelmans says Shell has significant commitment to renewable energy, carbon pricing.
Putting the freeze on lab energy waste
MIT Green Labs’ first-ever Freezer Challenge encourages energy conservation through better freezer and sample storage practices.
MIT is set to upgrade its cogeneration plant, improving campus resiliency
Construction expected to begin this month.
Underground magma pulse triggered end-Permian extinction
Study ties specific interval during an extended period of volcanism to Earth’s most severe mass extinction.
Study: Indian monsoons have strengthened over past 15 years
A 50-year dry spell has reversed, with more rain to come.
3 Questions: The future of the electric utility
MIT Energy Initiative Director of Research Francis O’Sullivan reflects on current trends in the utility industry, as well as potential solutions to current challenges.
3 Questions: Angela Belcher and Kristala Prather on the promise of energy bioscience
Engineers and co-directors of MITEI's Energy Bioscience Low-Carbon Energy Center discuss their vision for transforming the energy system.
Rising temperatures are curbing ocean’s capacity to store carbon
Study finds large amounts of carbon dioxide, equivalent to yearly U.K. emissions, remain in surface waters.
Bolstering public support for state-level renewable energy policies
Analysis shows the design and framing of renewable energy policies can strengthen public support — or opposition.
Iberdrola and MIT Energy Initiative announce $10.3 million collaboration
Funding will establish MIT professorship and support low-carbon energy and climate initiatives.