Uncovering how biomes respond to climate change
Postdoc Leila Mirzagholi uses her background in physics to understand global warming's impact on the terrestrial carbon cycle.
3 Questions: How are cities managing record-setting temperatures?
Professor of urban and environmental planning David Hsu explains what municipal governments are doing as climate change accelerates.
Explained: The 1.5 C climate benchmark
After a summer of weather extremes, where does the world stand in its goal to stem rising temps?
Bringing sustainable and affordable electricity to all
MIT Energy Initiative spinoff Waya Energy helps countries work toward universal access to electricity.
Alumnus’ thermal battery helps industry eliminate fossil fuels
Antora Energy, co-founded by David Bierman SM ’14, PhD ’17, is commercializing a thermal battery that lets manufacturers use renewable energy around the clock.
A welcome new pipeline for students invested in clean energy
Fusion Undergraduate Scholars (FUSars) program offers students in-depth research opportunities in fusion science and energy.
How forests can cut carbon, restore ecosystems, and create jobs
A new analysis describes steps planners can take to make forests more effective “natural climate solutions.”
Study: The ocean’s color is changing as a consequence of climate change
The color changes reflect significant shifts in essential marine ecosystems.
Studying rivers from worlds away
A new technique uses remote images to gauge the strength of ancient and active rivers beyond Earth.
Andrea Lo ’21 draws on ecological lessons for life, work, and education
With a minor in literature and environmental sustainability, the biology alumna considers perspectives from Charles Darwin to Annie Dillard.
MIT climate and sustainability interns consider aviation emissions and climate change
Over 600 students embark on MISTI experiences across 25 countries, with 20% of placements dedicated to climate and sustainability.
MIT speaker series taps into students’ passion for entrepreneurship and social impact.
The program’s success is prompting the Venture Mentoring Service to bolster its offerings for entrepreneurs starting businesses aimed at making positive change.
Panel addresses technologies needed for a net-zero future
Critical needs for curbing greenhouse gases include non-fossil fuel aviation, buildings, electric grids, industrial processes, and the potential of fusion power.
Preparing Colombia’s cities for life amid changing forests
MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative Research Program Director Marcela Angel MCP ’18 has built an international program in natural climate solutions.
Arina Khotimsky ’23 awarded 2023 Michel David-Weill Scholarship
The award will support a master’s degree in international relations, the next step in Khotimsky’s planned career in international energy negotiations or policy.