“Big meets small” at annual MIT Energy Conference
Speakers describe energy solutions at varying scales, and need for further progress.
Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz touts great opportunities in energy
New international agreement on “Mission Innovation” could lead to major progress on climate change.
Agreement on climate-related action reached by MIT administration and student-led group
Four-part plan signals effort to build on last year’s climate action plan, and an end to months-long protest.
Will we ever stop using fossil fuels?
Not without a carbon tax, suggests a study by an MIT economist.
Study: China’s new policies will lower CO2 emissions faster, without preventing economic growth
MIT professor sees coal use peaking within next decade and emissions dropping soon after.
Structure of kerogen revealed
Nanopores may be trapping oil and gas in the ancient hydrocarbon instead of allowing them to flow.
Cutting down runway queues
Model that predicts time from gate departure to takeoff could cut airport congestion, fuel waste.
Cogeneration: A bridge to the future
To help achieve its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, MIT is set to upgrade its on-campus cogeneration plant.
Wireless sensors could make diesel engines greener
Startup’s sensors measure soot and ash buildup in filters to help engines burn more efficiently.
Study: Volkswagen’s emissions cheat to cause 60 premature deaths in U.S.
Timely vehicle recall by German automaker would avoid some 130 early deaths, researchers say.
MIT announces five-year plan for action on climate change
Hundreds of millions sought for low-carbon research; advocacy for carbon pricing; a call to the alumni and beyond.
Using microbes to clean up oil spills
Professor Catherine Drennan and graduate student Michael Funk want energy production and environmental protection to go hand in hand.
Study: Climate strategy focused on local impacts is most effective with Americans
In a recent talk at MIT, David Konisky PhD '06 explains that the term "global warming" leaves many Americans cold.
Observing invisible vibrations
PhD student Justin Chen magnifies minuscule vibrations in structures to detect damage.