MIT Clean Earth Hackathon breaks convention to foster innovative ideas for industry
Winning teams combined talents to solve real sustainability challenges.
MIT and Kuwait University researchers awarded $5.5 million for work on next-generation desalination systems
Funding sponsored through the Kuwait-MIT Center for Natural Resources and the Environment.
Podcast: What's the science behind climate change?
MIT faculty members discuss the history and science behind Earth’s warming climate, and whether anything can be done to mitigate a rising global temperature.
International experts analyze impacts of Ethiopian dam
Report from conference at MIT addresses potential effects of huge construction project.
James Hansen: We should look at all energy options
Former NASA scientist says we need to develop all carbon-free energy sources to avoid disaster.
MIT Water Innovation Prize awards three student startups with $20,000 in innovation grants
MIT’s first-ever competition for water startups sets the groundwork for students to initiate enterprises that tackle global water challenges.
MIT hosts debate on pros and cons of fossil-fuel divestment
Participants discuss a proposed elimination of oil, gas, and coal companies from endowment portfolio.
Environmental Solutions Initiative awards seed grants to advance collaborative progress on environmental challenges
Grants of up to $200,000 will fund environmental partnerships over the next two years.
To divest, or not to divest?
Debate to explore nuanced arguments for and against divestment from fossil fuels.
Communicating climate change: Focus on solutions
MIT discussion highlights causes for optimism and the importance of emphasizing positive steps.
MIT's first competition for water startups is underway
Inaugural MIT Water Innovation Prize encourages new ventures that address water challenges.
Better traffic signals can cut greenhouse gas emissions
Analysis shows that smarter programming of stoplights could improve efficiency of urban traffic.
How to talk about climate change
Event to address communication challenges — and opportunities for MIT to help overcome them.
MIT around the world
MISTI launches a field-specific training series for the MIT community to provide context for those working and traveling abroad.
New kind of “tandem” solar cell developed
Researchers combine two types of photovoltaic material to make a cell that harnesses more sunlight.