Energy, prosperity, emissions, and innovation: A decarbonization progress report New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. The CTO of Breakthrough Energy assessed global decarbonization and the opportunities and challenges that remain at MITEI’s annual research conference. October 21, 2026 MITEI
New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. GE Vernova plans to double MIT intern and permanent hire numbers in 2027 under expanded energy workforce initiative October 17, 2026 In the media Energies Media
New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. How Sudanese scientists are keeping research alive through war October 12, 2026 In the media Nature
New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. Trump sharply scales back fuel economy rules for new cars September 28, 2026 In the media New York Times
New graphene treatment could unleash new uses New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. MIT team develops simple, inexpensive method that could help realize material’s promise for electronics, solar power, and sensors. December 16, 2013 MITEI
The Most Important Economic Stories of 2013—in 44 Graphs New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. MIT’s Michael Greenstone makes the list for his study on the impacts of China’s air pollution December 13, 2013 In the media The Atlantic
See Red Flags, Hear Red Flags New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. MIT’s Michael Greenstone writes in the New York Times about fixing the auditing system to reduce pollution. December 13, 2013 MITEI via The New York Times Sunday Review
Moniz turns on the charm in bid to fill key leadership posts New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. E&E News gets MITEI Director Bob Armstrong’s take on the new Energy Secretary December 12, 2013 MITEI via E&E Publishing
Silvija Gradečak seeks to better the world through new materials New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. Looking for better materials for solar cells, LEDs, and other technology, one molecule at a time December 6, 2013 MITEI MIT News
Saudi energy company opens Cambridge center New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. The Boston Globe interviewed MITEI Director Bob Armstrong on the opening of the new center December 5, 2013 In the media Boston Globe
Storing carbon in the Arctic New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. While the Arctic Ocean is largely a carbon sink, researchers find parts are also a source of atmospheric carbon dioxide. December 4, 2013 MITEI
3 Questions: Benjamin Olken on the economic impact of climate change New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. MIT economist has co-authored a new survey on the burgeoning research about the effects of the changing climate December 3, 2013 MITEI
More Efficient Ways to Power our Flights New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. MIT researchers find a biofuel target for U.S. aviation makes progress, but a price on carbon or a carbon offset scheme would provide more bang for the buck. December 2, 2013 MITEI
The Future of Coal New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. December 2, 2013 In the media Global Energy Initiative
New waterproof surface is 'driest ever' New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. US engineers have created the "most waterproof material ever" - inspired by nasturtium leaves and butterfly wings November 26, 2013 In the media BBC
Experts agree that an LNG plant is best option for Cyprus New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. November 25, 2013 In the media Cyprus Mail