Environment

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

The right’s resistance to regulationBook details how conservatives have changed the terms of the environmental debate in recent decades.

MIT researchers win Pyke Johnson AwardKarplus, Paltsev honored for their study on the impacts of vehicle efficiency standards.

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.

Size diversity in cement nanoparticles optimizes packing density to give concrete its strength

Clearing the airAtmospheric chemist Susan Solomon finds hope in past environmental challenges.

Programs for green citiesFinding out what works

Department snapshot: Civil and Environmental EngineeringFrom bacteria to bridges, CEE researchers tackle natural and built environments.

Christopher Warshaw: Mapping a Democracy

At MIT, Dalai Lama calls for better stewardship of Earth’s resourcesTibetan Buddhist leader urges a more enlightened view of self-interest in remarks at MIT conference.

The mathematics of leaf decayA mathematical model reveals commonality within the diversity of leaf decay.

In profile: Chris ZegrasMIT urban planner builds tools that help designers make cities cleaner and greener.

Study maps pollution’s pathway to the Arctic, sets path for future researchMIT researchers have built a model that will be further developed as part of an NSF-funded project to track how chemicals get to remote Arctic environments.

Designing with damaged landA citizens’ guide to reclaiming abandoned mine sites ecologically

Lead from gasoline discovered in Indian OceanLevels began to climb in the 1970s, peaking a decade ago — a timeline consistent with the region’s pattern of leaded gasoline use.

Seeing Green: Saving Forests or Food Prices?A growing population and rapid development will put a strain on land used to grow food over the next century. But if reforestation is used to avoid climate change it will create further strain, says a new MIT study.

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

From yeast, researchers learn how populations collapseFindings could help fishery and wildlife managers monitor their stocks before disaster strikes.

Oxygen-separation membranes could aid in CO2 reductionCeramic membranes may reduce carbon dioxide emissions from gas and coal-fired powerplants.

Nuclear science and engineering graduate students win NEUP fellowshipsBlack, Boyd and Shaner among 31 recipients

Communicating the climate challengeNew York Times’ Andrew Revkin shares lessons with MIT faculty, students at Earth Day colloquium.

New study links air pollution and early death in the U.K.Researchers find car exhaust causes more premature deaths than car accidents.

Calculating the cost of advanced manufacturingThe Environmentally Benign Manufacturing group studies the life cycle of new technologies.

Sloan PhD student walks the walk in sustainabilityParrot helped accelerate sustainability efforts at the Institute alongside academic work.

Growing population will increase global climate challengesMIT report shows China and developing nations will come to dominate emissions that promote climate change