3 Questions: Francis O’Sullivan on the climate impact of ‘leaky methane’
Researchers find that national estimates of methane emissions have been underestimated over the past 20 years.
Confronting climate change from the bottom up
MIT Climate CoLab conference tackles climate change by harnessing the power of crowds.
How green is your city? And how do you know?
In a new book, an engineer and an architect lay out a program for urban development based on the cold hard facts about environmental sustainability.
Evaluating the risks of natural gas
MIT researchers weigh natural gas development options and economic risks for small nations using Cyprus as a case study.
New position aims to strengthen MIT’s sustainability
Julie Newman appointed to lead the Institute’s programs in sustainable energy, water and other resources.
Reflecting the best of MIT
MIT Excellence Awards committee updates ‘green’ award, is currently taking nominations.
Teaching urban development in the global South
A five-year program to strengthen university teaching materials
New algorithm finds best routes for one-way car sharing
The most efficient car-sharing, researchers find, also includes shuttle services.
'From Obsolescence to Sustainability'
Exhibit on 'A Century of Architectural Change' runs through August 16 at the Wolk Gallery
Creating tomorrow's home: 'Soft' but resilient
MIT-led team’s award-winning housing design unveiled as part of 21st-century model for sustainable urban development
Companies profit from embracing sustainability
Study by MIT Sloan Management Review and the Boston Consulting Group indicates more companies are profiting with sustainable business models.
Renovation plans offer MIT opportunities to save energy, improve design
Work aims to make the Institute more energy-efficient and to influence design standards in the construction industry.
Our gasoline-free future and how to get there
Toyota’s Tom Stricker shares his view with the MIT community.