MIT Energy and Climate Club Empowers Future Climate Leaders
At MIT, one of our key missions is to tackle some of the world’s most pressing issues, with a strong…
Category: Environment
Decline in Mercury Pollution from Human Activities Found
Exciting environmental news emerges from MIT: Mercury emissions resulting from human activities have seen a notable decline over the last…
MIT Research Translated into Real World Applications
Every day at MIT, groundbreaking solutions to some of the globe’s most pressing challenges are being developed in labs, classrooms,…
Exploring Clean Energy Solutions in Mongolia through Anthropology
In a groundbreaking collaboration in 2021, Michael Short, an associate professor specializing in nuclear science and engineering, teamed up with…
Aligning Economics and Regulations for Nuclear Reactor Tech
Meet Liam Hines ’22, a proud Floridian who embraced the Sunshine State despite moving to Sarasota only in high school.…
Effective Flood Policy Strategies and Improvement Areas
Flooding, exacerbated by extreme weather events like Hurricane Helene, costs the United States approximately $5 billion annually. This staggering figure…
Summer Heat Effects in U.S. Prisons Explored in Study
As summer temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat-related illnesses and fatalities. While most people can mitigate their heat…
Electric Vehicles Block Belgian Port Amid Slumping Demand
As the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) slows down, hundreds of these cars find themselves idling in a bustling car…
Affordable High-Tech Windows Enhance Comfort and Save Energy
Imagine a world where your home’s windows do not let heat escape. Such innovation would keep your living space cozy…
EV Charging Stations Increase Nearby Business Spending
Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations aren’t just key to reducing emissions; they’re also proving to be a boon for local…
Sustainable cement startup targets gigaton CO₂ reduction
Did you know that while modern cement production requires extreme heat in a kiln, ancient Roman structures have endured remarkably…
Track Emissions to Reduce Corporate Environmental Impact
In an era marked by a surge of corporate commitments to decarbonization and net-zero emissions, the need for a reliable…
Future of Materials Extraction Innovation at MIT
Imagine cooking a blend of spaghetti, rigatoni, and seven other types of pasta, then sorting them onto ten different plates…
Harnessing the Future of Solar Energy Innovations
Have you noticed the remarkable rise of solar energy in the United States? Over the last decade, the capacity for…
24 Hour Clean Energy Solutions for a Sustainable Future
While the advancement of solar and wind energy over the past two decades is impressive, achieving complete decarbonization necessitates various…