MIT symposium looks at the role of advances in storage, solar, nuclear, EVs and more in cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
December 9, 2019Recommendations could help companies deliver more useful disclosures to investors on risks they face due to climate change.
November 6, 2019“Uncertainty is a reason to act, not to wait,” panelists agree.
October 31, 2019Panelists at MIT climate change symposium describe the state of knowledge in climate science and stress the urgent need for action.
October 3, 2019MIT research finds health savings from cleaner air exceed policy costs.
August 14, 2019Novel class of “ionic liquids” may store more energy than conventional electrolytes — with less risk of catching fire.
August 12, 2019MIT researchers use a new machine learning technique to rapidly evaluate new transition metal compounds to identify those that can perform specialized functions.
August 1, 2019Study projects a key role for carbon capture and storage.
July 8, 2019Method for collecting two electrons from each photon could break through theoretical solar-cell efficiency limit.
July 3, 2019Professor of biology and chemistry is catalyzing new approaches in research and education to meet the climate challenge.
June 26, 2019Streamlined system for creating and analyzing perovskite compounds may cut development time from 20 years to two.
June 5, 2019Researchers use a new, holistic methodology to address cyber vulnerabilities in today’s energy systems.
June 4, 2019A slippery surface for liquids with very low surface tension promotes droplet formation, facilitating heat transfer.
May 15, 2019Students in a cross-disciplinary projects course are working on real-world engineering problems posed by companies and MIT research labs.
May 13, 2019Tata Center director discusses energy opportunities and challenges for world’s third-largest economy.
May 3, 2019Student-run event spans energy policy, carbon pricing, storage technologies, and the rise of renewables.
April 9, 2019Long-haul trucks with electric motors combined with gas-alcohol engines could slash pollution levels and greenhouse gases.
April 9, 2019Sensor can monitor wiring in a building or ship, and signal when repairs are needed.
March 21, 2019Christoph Reinhart is internationally known for using natural light to illuminate interiors and his lab's design tools are used by architects and urban planners worldwide.
January 16, 2019Students in the MIT Energy Initiative Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program build professional skills.
January 4, 2019