Environment
The easy way to go green
October 20, 2009
Alum's 'state-of-the-shelf' energy-efficient house is among a bevy of new ideas for curbing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions presented at MIT's annual Energy Night.
Against the common gouda
October 13, 2009
The government regulates how food is produced. MIT anthropologist Heather Paxson studies the rebellious cheese-makers who reluctantly adhere to those rules.
Energy savings in black and white
October 8, 2009
MIT students develop concept for color-changing roof tiles that absorb heat in winter, reflect it in summer.
How to limit risk of climate catastrophe
October 2, 2009
Comprehensive analysis of the odds of climate outcomes under different policy scenarios shows significant benefits from early actions.
Toward India 2020: Challenges and Opportunities
October 1, 2009
Used frying oil to power MIT shuttles
September 23, 2009
Student biodiesel group cooks up its first batches of fuel made from recycled oil from campus dining facilities
Hidden waves pack a big punch
September 18, 2009
Thomas Peacock sheds light on an odd but powerful phenomenon of sea and sky
Concentrating emissions
September 17, 2009
Ahmed Ghoniem of mechanical engineering leads an MIT effort to make coal plants cleaner by using a pressurized combustion system to capture carbon dioxide.
Also labeled: Energy, Earth and atmospheric sciences, Technology and society, Mechanical engineering
Cement’s basic molecular structure finally decoded
September 9, 2009
Robustness comes from messiness, not a clean geometric arrangement
Andrew Whittle to head Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
panel reviewing the hurricane protection systems in New Orleans
following Hurricane Katrina is the new head
of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
August 25, 2009
A geotechnical engineer who served on thepanel reviewing the hurricane protection systems in New Orleans
following Hurricane Katrina is the new head
of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Community garden taking bloom at MIT
August 17, 2009
MIT's community garden has taken bloom on the roof of the West Garage and along the side of the Albany Street garage. In the pilot program's inaugural year, 32 community members participated with approximately 55 plots.
A hard rain's gonna fall
August 17, 2009
Climate change will yield more extreme rainfall, according to a new analysis.
Tracking trash
July 15, 2009
Project aims to raise awareness of how garbage impacts the environment
Also labeled: Urban studies and planning, Volunteering, outreach, public service
Greenhouse gases made visible
June 22, 2009
Fed by MIT data, display shows extent of human-caused emissions
Cutting CO2 emissions from existing coal plants
June 19, 2009
MIT Energy Initiative report details findings of symposium, identifies next steps
Also labeled: Energy, Technology and society
Taking the heat off
June 16, 2009
Biomimetic-engineering design can replace spaghetti tangle of nanotubes in thermal material
Civil & Environmental Engineering awards
June 3, 2009
Waste, or energy resource?
May 19, 2009
Panel weighs options on disposal of spent nuclear fuel
Also labeled: Energy, Nuclear science and engineering
Climate change odds much worse than thought
May 19, 2009
New analysis shows warming could be double previous estimates
Also labeled: Earth and atmospheric sciences, Energy
Energy research is the key, Chu says
May 13, 2009
Energy secretary says new technology is essential to avert climate catastrophe
Also labeled: Energy, Special events and guest speakers
MIT student project wins coveted EPA award
May 12, 2009
Summit explores global sustainability
April 28, 2009
New MIT student group hosts premier event
DOE to establish two Energy Frontier Research Centers at MIT
April 27, 2009
Also labeled: Electrical engineering and electronics, Energy, Mechanical engineering, Solar, Faculty
Back to (basics for) the future?
April 24, 2009
Ochsendorf to discuss intertwining of engineering's past, future
An urban planner's dream
April 23, 2009
An interview with DUSP's Judith Layzer
Also labeled: Urban studies and planning, Faculty
Your guide to Earth Week 2009 events at MIT
April 17, 2009
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