New Catalyst Converts Methane into Valuable Products
Methane, while less prevalent than carbon dioxide, plays a significant role in exacerbating global warming due to its remarkable ability…
Category: Environment
Transforming Research with Global Collaborations at MIT
The MIT Global Seed Funds (GSF) program enhances global research collaborations, connecting MIT faculty with partners worldwide to tackle pressing…
Church calls on El Salvador president to maintain gold mining ban
In a decisive move to safeguard its precious water resources, El Salvador implemented a ban on all types of metal…
Christine Lagarde not advocating to eliminate cash for climate change
A viral video circulating on social media suggests that Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), is…
High Costs of Nuclear Projects in Europe Explained
The construction of new nuclear reactors in Europe faces significant economic hurdles, including soaring construction costs, substantial financial risks, and…
Can Earth’s Land Combat Climate Change and Feed Everyone
Keeping global warming beneath 1.5 degrees Celsius presents a significant challenge. Reaching this target necessitates not just drastic cuts in…
Deforestation Law Trade-Offs in EU Negotiations Explained
Have you ever wondered how your shopping choices impact the survival of rainforests? The European Union (EU) believes they do,…
Decarbonizing Heavy Industry Using Thermal Batteries
In industries such as cement, steel, chemicals, or paper production, generating substantial heat is crucial. Traditionally, this heat has been…
MIT solar projects boost renewable energy in campus buildings
As part of MIT’s commitment outlined in the Fast Forward climate action plan, the campus is set to see new…
AI Tool Creates Realistic Satellite Images of Future Flooding
Visualizing the potential impact of hurricanes on residential areas before they strike is crucial for helping residents prepare and make…
MIT Harvard Mass General Brigham developing 408 MW renewable energy
In a significant leap forward for renewable energy, MIT is at the forefront of developing two large-scale projects designed to…
Vision for US Science Success and Innovation
During a recent address, White House science advisor Arati Prabhakar communicated her robust confidence in U.S. capabilities in science and…
Catherine Wolfram High Energy Scholar at MIT
In the mid-2000s, Catherine Wolfram, PhD ’96, experienced a pivotal moment in her career, which she describes as an “inflection…
AI Digital Twins Enhance Urban Tree Monitoring
The renowned Irish philosopher George Berkeley once posed a thought-provoking question: “If a tree falls in a forest and no…
Technologies for Removing Carbon Dioxide from Air Explained
In 2015, representatives from 195 countries and the European Union came together to sign the Paris Agreement, committing to strategies…