Bringing sustainable and affordable electricity to all
MIT Energy Initiative spinoff Waya Energy helps countries work toward universal access to electricity.
3 Questions: Boosting concrete’s ability to serve as a natural “carbon sink”
MIT CSHub postdoc Damian Stefaniuk unpacks new research to bolster concrete’s natural carbon sequestration potential by adding sodium bicarbonate in mixes.
The curse of variety in transportation systems
Assistant Professor Cathy Wu is addressing traffic control problems by leveraging deep reinforcement learning.
MIT engineers create an energy-storing supercapacitor from ancient materials
Made of cement, carbon black, and water, the device could provide cheap and scalable energy storage for renewable energy sources.
Helping the transportation sector adapt to a changing world
PhD student Nick Caros develops tools to help transit agencies serve the public in an era of remote work.
Harnessing synthetic biology to make sustainable alternatives to petroleum products
Visolis, founded by Deepak Dugar SM ’11, MBA ’13, PhD ’13, is working to decarbonize the production of everything from rubber to jet fuel.
Cutting urban carbon emissions by retrofitting buildings
Study shows that cities’ plans often won’t achieve their goals, but decarbonizing the local grid could make the difference.
Study: The ocean’s color is changing as a consequence of climate change
The color changes reflect significant shifts in essential marine ecosystems.
MIT welcomes Brian Deese as its next Institute Innovation Fellow
The former senior advisor to two U.S. presidents will focus on how to advance U.S. industrial strategy and address climate change.
MIT climate and sustainability interns consider aviation emissions and climate change
Over 600 students embark on MISTI experiences across 25 countries, with 20% of placements dedicated to climate and sustainability.
Panel addresses technologies needed for a net-zero future
Critical needs for curbing greenhouse gases include non-fossil fuel aviation, buildings, electric grids, industrial processes, and the potential of fusion power.
A clean alternative to one of the world’s most common ingredients
C16 Biosciences, founded by MIT alumni, has developed a microbial oil to replace palm oil, whose production reaps environmental devastation.
Arina Khotimsky ’23 awarded 2023 Michel David-Weill Scholarship
The award will support a master’s degree in international relations, the next step in Khotimsky’s planned career in international energy negotiations or policy.
Q&A: Are far-reaching fires the new normal?
As Canada’s wildfires continue to be felt downwind, MIT experts weigh in on what to expect in the coming months, with wildfire season underway.
Megawatt electrical motor designed by MIT engineers could help electrify aviation
Technology demonstrations show the machine’s major components achieve the required performance.