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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
Using the concept of “outdoor days,” a study shows how global warming will affect people’s ability to work or enjoy recreation outdoors (Coverage: Fast Company, WBUR)
Models show that an unexpected reduction in human-driven emissions led to a 10 percent decline in atmospheric mercury concentrations
The major effort to accelerate practical climate change solutions launches as its mission directors meet the Institute community
Professor Ronald Prinn reflects on how far sustainability has come as a discipline, and where it all began at MIT
First U.S. trial of this innovative technology to be provided to an entire neighborhood by a major utility
Emissions are attributed to the country where they happen geographically—even if the energy produced, or the products manufactured, are destined for somewhere else (MIT Climate Portal)