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.
How can MIT be a game-changer on climate?
MIT Climate Change Conversation gets underway with brainstorming session on how to catalyze change.
MIT Climate CoLab seeks high-impact ideas on how to tackle climate change
Twenty-two contests now open to the global public.
Mapping MIT’s path forward on climate change
Students, faculty, staff to join MIT Climate Change Conversation in open, interactive event.
Materials Processing Center marks 35 years
Service to faculty, collaboration with industry are hallmarks of campus-based Materials Processing Center at MIT.