Extracting hydrogen from rocks
Iwnetim Abate aims to stimulate natural hydrogen production underground, potentially unearthing a new path to a cheap, carbon-free energy source.
Shining a light on oil fields to make them more sustainable
Amplified Industries, founded by Sebastien Mannai SM ’14, PhD ’18, helps oil field operators eliminate spills and stop methane leaks.
Atmospheric observations in China show rise in emissions of a potent greenhouse gas
Global warming potential of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) is more than 24,000 times that of carbon dioxide.
A delicate dance
Professor of applied economics Catherine Wolfram balances global energy demands and the pressing need for decarbonization.
Engineers find a new way to convert carbon dioxide into useful products
A catalyst tethered by DNA boosts the efficiency of the electrochemical conversion of CO2 to CO, a building block for many chemical compounds.
MIT-derived algorithm helps forecast the frequency of extreme weather
The new approach “nudges” existing climate simulations closer to future reality.
Artificial reef designed by MIT engineers could protect marine life, reduce storm damage
The sustainable and cost-saving structure could dissipate more than 95 percent of incoming wave energy using a small fraction of the material normally needed.
Think globally, rebuild locally
In order to recycle construction materials, keep them close to home, a new study of Amsterdam suggests.
A new way to quantify climate change impacts: “Outdoor days”
This measure, developed by MIT researchers, reflects direct effects on people’s quality of life — and reveals significant global disparities.
Understanding the impacts of mining on local environments and communities
Extractive industries threaten water, glaciers, and livelihoods, but new research offers hope.
Making the clean energy transition work for everyone
At the 2024 MIT Energy Conference, participants grappled with the key challenges and trends shaping our fight to prevent the worst effects of climate change.
Study finds lands used for grazing can worsen or help climate change
Too much livestock on a given amount of land can lead to carbon losses, but appropriate numbers can actually help sequester the carbon.
Letting the Earth answer back: Designing better planetary conversations
Chen Chu explores the global relevance of local floodplain resilience strategies, and brings to the Morningside Academy his unique perspective in political ecology and urban design.
At Sustainability Connect 2024, a look at how MIT is decarbonizing its campus
The event featured updates from faculty and staff from across MIT, as well as a panel on communicating climate in the media.
Explained: Carbon credits
Can carbon trading systems reduce global emissions, or are they little more than greenwashing? Clear, enforceable standards may make the difference.