Climate

Dust in the cloudsCirrus clouds form around mineral dust and metallic particles, study finds.

Cleaner energy, warmer climate?MIT researchers explore the possible consequences of expanding biofuels.

The case for optimism about a renewable energy futureResearcher Eric Martinot presents findings of two-year project at campus event

Demystifying the Cretaceous hothouseMIT researchers crack longstanding paradox in climate science

The case of the missing gas taxMIT researchers find vehicle efficiency standards are at least six times more costly than a tax on fuel.

Changing with the climateMIT researchers, Massachusetts officials highlight strategies to adapt to climate change.

Susan Solomon wins international climate awardMIT professor honored by BBVA for discovering links between atmosphere, climate and human activity.

Tackling a global warming conundrumMIT professor and colleagues address major issue in climate science: greenhouse gases versus aerosols.

Researchers reveal strategies for mercury reduction in time for negotiationsMIT, Harvard professors map future trends, reveal ways to reduce mercury levels on eve of final international meeting for mercury control.

3 Questions: Engineering hurricane barriers of the futureOceans at MIT interviews MIT's Chiang C. Mei about the possibility of protecting East Coast cities from future storms.

Ocean currents play a role in predicting extent of Arctic sea iceDiscovery of feedback between sea ice and ocean improves Arctic ice extent forecast.

New method could help communities plan for climate riskMIT researchers develop tool to assess regional risks of climate change, potential impacts on local infrastructure and planning.

When it rains, it poursStudy estimates rate of intensification of extreme tropical rainfall with global warming.

MIT community takes the Earth Day ChallengeTake Action! Earn Points! Win Prizes!

Report: China’s actions are crucial on climate changeResearch shows China’s impact on climate change, as well as its potential to shape the path forward.

Water world'Weather in a tank' demonstration helps students grasp fluid dynamics.

Knight Fellows offer tips on tackling the energy and climate science beatScience journalists discuss the current state of their profession and its future.

EPA air chief talks energy, environment with MIT experts

Designing policies to curb fuel use, GHG emissions

Powering our cars, economy and climate policy

Coal-to-liquid fuels poised for a comebackWith rising energy prices, could coal-to-liquid conversion become an economical fuel option?

The aerosols conundrumResearch shows that aerosols not only cool, but also heat the planet — a finding that may cloud the validity of climate-change models.

Lunch with a Laureate: Eric ChivianPresented by the MIT Museum and the Cambridge Science Festival

3 Questions: Noelle Selin on curbing mercuryAs U.N. negotiations begin this week on a global mercury treaty, an MIT atmospheric scientist explains the challenges ahead.

3 Questions: John Marshall on the Gulf of Mexico oil spillAn MIT oceanographer discusses why ‘we have never had a spill like this’ — and what that means for cleanup efforts.

Explained: Climate sensitivityIf we double the Earth’s greenhouse gases, how much will the temperature change? That’s what this number tells you.

Weather in a TankA curriculum built around a rotating-tank experiment could improve weather and climate education