News Releases

An analysis of social media in 157 countries finds hotter weather is associated with more negative sentiments (MIT News) (Coverage: Earth.com)
 

New research can identify opportunities to drive down the cost of renewable energy systems, batteries, and many other technologies, finds study co-authored by Jessika Trancik, a CS3-affiliated professor at MIT’s Institute for Data, Systems and Society. (MIT News)
 

MIT CS3 researchers co-author chapter on emissions and concentration scenarios (Springer Cham, Chapter 16, pp. 163-176)

In one project, MIT CS3 researchers aim to create a framework for evaluating decarbonization and energy transition pathways for Africa (MIT Energy Initiative)

In keynote address, MIT EAPS Principal Research Scientist and CS3 affiliate Sai Ravela shares his expertise on mitigating risks from natural and climate disasters, including AI-driven exposure and vulnerability mapping (U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand) (Coverage: The Nation (Thailand), THAI.NEWS)

Some marine photoplankton can adapt to changing light, altering ocean ecosystems and, potentially, carbon storage, finds a study co-authored by MIT CS3 Senior Research Scientist Stephanie Dutkiewicz (NASA)

At the MIT Sustainability Summit 2025, MIT Sloan Professor/CS3 faculty affiliate John Sterman stresses the need for “multisolving”—actions that cut emissions and help us adapt to the climate damage we have already caused. (MIT Sloan School of Management)

Components of the Environmental Solutions Initiative will become part of the Climate Project, CS3, Climate Policy Center and other MIT entities (MIT Office of the Vice President for Energy and Climate)