Environment and energy
Science and policy can catalyze each other, EPA head says
April 22, 2011
In MIT visit, Lisa Jackson discusses how technology can affect government regulations.
Center for Future Civic Media releases Landman Report Card: a resource to support citizens negotiating with big energy
January 22, 2010
The easy-to-use, web-based resource helps landowners educate and assist each other as they negotiate drilling rights with oil and gas company representatives
Also labeled: Community
A greener way to get electricity from natural gas
December 3, 2009
A proposed system would use solid-oxide fuel cells to produce power without sending CO2 into the atmosphere. But can it compete with conventional power plants?
Also labeled: Chemistry and chemical engineering, Energy
Deshpande Center's latest funding cycle supports goal of 'idea to impact'
October 17, 2009
Since 2002, the Deshpande Center for Technological Innovation has funded more than 80 projects with over $9 M in grants. The center supports a wide range of emerging technologies including biotechnology, biomedical devices, information technology, new materials, tiny tech, and energy innovations. Eighteen projects have spun out of the center as independent startups, having collectively raised over $150 million in outside financing from investors.
Hidden waves pack a big punch
September 18, 2009
Thomas Peacock sheds light on an odd but powerful phenomenon of sea and sky
Human, solar power prominent in 2.009 products
December 15, 2004
MIT to play key role in national energy lab
November 9, 2004
Also labeled: Nuclear science and engineering, National relations and service
Caravan of 23 enviro-friendly vehicles travel to MIT
September 22, 2004
Also labeled: Cambridge, Boston and region
Solar power panels installed on Hayden Library roof
September 16, 2004
Also labeled: Cambridge, Boston and region
Up on the roof, algae appetites may transform waste into energy
August 9, 2004
Also labeled: Entrepreneurship
Civil and environmental engineering
June 2, 2004
Combination of policies required to curb gas use
April 7, 2004
An educational Alaskan adventure
March 31, 2004
Also labeled: Civil and environmental engineering, Students
Mushing toward an Arctic understanding
March 29, 2004
Also labeled: Civil and environmental engineering, Students
Curbing gasoline use requires a multipronged approach, researchers say
March 24, 2004
Also labeled: Mechanical engineering
Freshmen to scope out Alaska's wildlife refuge over spring break
March 10, 2004
Also labeled: Civil and environmental engineering, Students
MIT filter cleans Nepalese drinking water
March 9, 2004
Also labeled: Civil and environmental engineering, Global
Freshmen to scope out Alaska during spring break
March 5, 2004
Also labeled: Civil and environmental engineering, Students
Funding helps Nepal water project
March 3, 2004
Also labeled: Civil and environmental engineering, Global
Study finds more recycling would benefit both budget and environment
February 11, 2004
Also labeled: Campus services, Volunteering, outreach, public service
MIT and Cambridge consider new climate protection moves
December 17, 2003
Also labeled: Cambridge, Boston and region
Environmental Virtual Campus site is a big hit
December 3, 2003
Also labeled: Media Lab, National relations and service
Waste audit identifies recycling opportunities
October 29, 2003
Solar energy program kicks off atop Stratton
October 29, 2003
Plasmatron could cut oil consumption, emissions
October 22, 2003
Atomic insight may lead to cleaner cars
September 24, 2003
Also labeled: Chemistry and chemical engineering

















