Actionable Research
Actionable Research for Equity and Justice. Our research is designed to inform action associated with measurable outcomes aligned with supporting human well‑being across generations. This requires engaging a broad range of stakeholders, including not only nations and companies, but also NGOs and communities that take action to promote sustainable development—with special attention to those who have historically borne the brunt of environmental injustice.
News + Media
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/mit-says-building-more-solar-panels-isnt-enough-scientists-warn-the-wrong-locations-could-trigger-power-shortages/articleshow/132516174.cmsMIT Professor/CS3 faculty affiliate Michael Howland and MIT co-authors of new Nature Energy study find that where new wind and solar energy projects are built could be key to avoiding blackouts in a future with hotter weather and other challenges (MIT News) (Coverage: Times of India)
Award supports distinguished faculty advancing global environmental research and education
A new study co-authored by MIT Professor/CS3 faculty affiliate Christopher Knittel suggests flexibility in the timing of electricity consumption could lower consumer costs (MIT News)
Publications
Qiu, L., R. Khorramfar, S. Wang, S. Amin and M.F. Howland (2026)
Nature Energy, (doi: 10.1038/s41560-026-02109-3)
Senga, J.R.L., S. Wang and C.R. Knittel (2026)
iScience, (doi: 10.1016/j.isci.2026.116497)
Chen, Y., S. Wang, J.R.L. Senga, A.S. White, A.Y.H. Wong, L.M. Freese, M.L. Bell and N.E. Selin (2026)
EarthArXiv, Preprint (doi: 10.5281/zenodo.20681107)