A “fair and ambitious” pledge? Not quite
Study finds pledges by top greenhouse gas emitters leaves little room for others; urges greater R&D.
Solving the world’s great challenges
Inaugural Solve conference concludes four days of talks, workshops, and discussions on global challenges.
In the world: Remote Mexican village uses solar power to purify water
System developed at MIT proves practical for remote communities.
MIT Portugal PhD student awarded Fulbright Research Grant
With grant, Henrique Pombeiro will study how to improve energy efficiency in buildings.
Climate change contest selects grand prize winner
Solar panel system wins $10,000 prize for technology that makes energy and water more accessible in the developing world.
MIT-USAID program releases evaluation of water filters
Study of water filters used in Indian homes assesses suitability, scalability, and sustainability.
Moderating extremes in building design
Leon Glicksman develops energy efficiency technologies and strategies for old and new buildings all over the world.
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.
Biomimetic non-reflective coating for solar cells wins MADMEC
Team wins $10,000 at annual competition for invention inspired by butterfly wings.
Setting the course for energy technology research
At MIT, Department of Energy’s Lynn Orr lays out priorities for developing advanced energy systems.
MIT Climate CoLab announces 32 winning climate strategies
Winning ideas for solutions to climate change were crowdsourced by more than 50,000 members of the public.
A week of celebration and inspiration — Boston-style
At Solve, MIT will host gathering of leaders to spur action on world problems.
DUSP, CRE, and STL Lab award $1.5 million in first round of faculty research funding
Thirteen grants awarded to MIT faculty and researchers from four different schools.
A day in the sun
MIT Solar Day brings the MIT community together to preview the coming decades of solar energy innovation.