Growing population will increase global climate challenges
MIT report shows China and developing nations will come to dominate emissions that promote climate change
Alumni bring Turks and Armenians together for joint initiative
Professional workshops focus on environmental sustainability.
Q&A with Rosalind Williams on history in the age of human empire
New book examines the critical juncture when human endeavors began to dominate the planet.
Toying with biological systems
By swapping microbial genes, Chris Voigt designs cells with novel functions.
Proposal for MIT Global Environment Initiative seeks public comment
Initiative expected to focus on six broad environmental research themes.
Garbage to Glamorous
Next House 'Trashion' show wows nearly 100 spectators with eco-friendly outfits, taps into community resources.
Using wheels to reduce a carbon footprint
Facilities' new electric vehicle is powered by a battery and generates no emissions.
Carbon capture? Go for the source
New analysis shows pulling CO2 from the air would not be cost-effective in the foreseeable future.
Christoph Reinhart appointed associate professor of architecture
World renowned building scientist and architectural educator joins department
With changes, the grid can take it
MIT report shows that with new policies, U.S. electric grid could handle expected influx of electric cars and wind and solar generation.
Highly efficient oxygen catalyst found
New catalyst, made of inexpensive and abundant materials, could prove useful in rechargeable batteries and hydrogen-fuel production.