Elevating Sustainable Delivery and Remote Care Solutions
Five years ago, three ambitious Norwegians first met in a study lounge at MIT, and their shared vision has blossomed…
Category: Environment
Shaping the World: Empowering Change for Future Generations
As one travels from the suburbs to the city, it’s common to notice a striking contrast: the lush tree canopy…
Boosting Plastics Recycling Rates Effective Strategies Explained
Despite the expansion of recycling systems and bottle deposit initiatives in the United States, the actual recycling rates remain shockingly…
MIT Films Receive New England Emmy Nominations
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Boston/New England Chapter has recognized two acclaimed films from MIT with Emmy…
Local Climate Models for Effective Decision-Making
Climate models are vital tools for forecasting the effects of climate change. By simulating the Earth’s climate, scientists and policymakers…
Students explore MIT decarbonization strategies and pathways
Numerous innovative technologies are emerging that promise to assist organizations in transitioning away from fossil fuels and achieving significant decarbonization.…
Enhancing Workplaces During Environmental Challenges
In just under a decade, MIT economist Namrata Kala has amassed an impressive body of work that merges ingenuity with…
Cutting Carbon Emissions in Long-Haul Trucks Solutions
Long-haul trucks are the backbone of global supply chains, responsible for delivering essential goods worldwide. In the United States alone,…
Microscopic Ice Defects Impact Glacier Flow Dynamics
As glaciers and ice sheets melt and calve into our oceans, they are contributing to a rapid rise in global…
MIT LUMA Lab Tackles Climate Challenges in Mediterranean
Today, the MIT School of Architecture and Planning (SA+P) and the LUMA Foundation unveiled the MIT-LUMA Lab, a groundbreaking initiative…
Cultural Change Initiatives at MIT Uniting Communities
Cindy Xie, a senior at MIT, is on a mission to bridge communities facing intertwined social and environmental challenges. Whether…
Electricity in Steel Production Innovative MIT Technology
Steel stands as one of the most indispensable materials in the modern world. From towering skyscrapers to automobiles, airplanes to…
Hydrogen Extraction from Rocks Breakthrough at MIT
Hydrogen, widely recognized as the most abundant element in the universe, is often thought to mainly exist in compounds with…
New Sensor Identifies Toxic Forever Chemicals in Water
MIT chemists have developed an innovative sensor capable of detecting minuscule levels of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred…