Study finds many climate-stabilization plans are based on questionable assumptions about the future cost and deployment of “direct air capture” and therefore may not bring about promised reductions (Coverage: Energy Today)
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Developing sustainable solutions for agriculture
Study shows how smart policies could address competing land-use needs
The MIT Energy Initiative and a consortium of Taiwanese companies are exploring how Taiwan can secure its energy future as the world transitions away from fossil fuels
MIT study finds that many climate-stabilization plans are based on questionable assumptions about the future cost and deployment of “direct air capture” technology and therefore may not bring about the promised reduction in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
The underlining tech of hydrogen passenger cars can still be transformative.
Experts in energy systems modeling and fusion technology explore the future role of fusion at various costs and carbon constraints
First U.S. trial of this innovative technology to be provided to an entire neighborhood by a major utility
New center taps Institute-wide expertise to improve understanding of and responses to sustainability challenges
New data shows global temperatures breached the crucial 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold for 12 months in a row. What does this sustained heat mean for tackling climate change? (DW)
Upcoming MIT Joint Program study aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of sustainable aviation fuel deployment scenarios up to 2050 (LatinAmerican Post)