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The promises and pitfalls of geoengineering

MITEI Senior Research Engineer Howard Herzog discussed the challenges and benefits of carbon capture and storage during this year’s Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate, where panelists discussed geoengineering—a controversial approach to addressing climate change that some believe worth exploring.

Falling costs drive US toward green energy—even as political tides shift

Experts expect solar energy generation to continue to expand, even under the Trump administration. Chris Knittel (MIT Sloan) states that low solar costs are “driving a lot of adoption, because it’s just a cheap source of electricity.”

Tariffs will increase New England electricity and gas prices, economist says

The Trump administration recently announced tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, including a 10% tariff on Canadian energy resources. Chris Knittel (MIT Sloan) expects consumers will pay more than three quarters of the tax.