Novel methods of synthesizing quantum dot materials
MIT researchers are optimizing nanostructures for energy devices such as solar cells.
Designing vehicle-sharing networks
Graduate student Tianli Zhou works to make transportation systems more efficient.
Optimizing carbon nanotube electrodes
New model measures characteristics of carbon nanotube structures for energy storage and water desalination applications.
Voting open for crowdsourced climate change innovations
MIT Climate CoLab allows the public to vote for promising crowdsourced ideas on how to tackle climate change.
New technique allows rapid screening for new types of solar cells
Approach could bypass the time-consuming steps currently needed to test new photovoltaic materials.
Exploring ethical dimensions of climate negotiation
MIT researchers focus on empathy, transparency, and empowerment at this year's United Nations Climate Change Conference.
MIT conference seeks solutions for reconstruction in devastated Caribbean
Two-day workshop featuring island leaders explores ways to rebuild better, more resilient infrastructure.
MIT architects, planners honored for sustainable design
MIT faculty and alumni projects are recognized for excellence in the international LafargeHolcim Awards competition.
Recycling air pollution to make art
Startup’s system captures particle matter from diesel exhaust and turns it into inks and paints.
Institute on track to meet campus climate action goals
Plans are in place to meet or exceed greenhouse gas reduction targets.
MIT researchers collaborate with Lamborghini to develop an electric car of the future
Research from the Dinca and Hart labs, paired with Lamborghini’s “hypercar” concept, will result in the Terzo Millenio, an electric sports car for the third millennium.
A year of many firsts for the MIT Energy Hackathon
With its best showing yet in a three-year history, the MIT Energy Hackathon fostered innovation with technological advancement from students around the world.
Helping Mexico design an effective climate policy
MIT researchers are working with the Mexican government on carbon pricing options to meet the country’s climate goals under the Paris Agreement.
A brief history of environmental successes
Susan Solomon's John H. Carlson Lecture examines past environmental challenges in the context of today's fight against climate change.