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
Enhancing solar cells with heat New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. Thermophotovoltaic system converts high heat to narrow spectrum tailored to solar cell profile November 14, 2013 MITEI
MITEI Seed Fund Call New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. The Initiative's Seed Fund Program supports innovative, early-stage research projects November 14, 2013 MITEI
Cooling when there's too much heat New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. MIT researchers make surfaces that are easier to cool under extreme heat; finding could benefit power plants, electronics. November 12, 2013 MITEI
Contest Winners Confront Climate Challenge New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. Finalists from throughout the world honored at MIT climate conference November 7, 2013 MITEI
Turning bacteria into chemical factories New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. Kristala Jones Prather engineers cells to produce useful compounds such as drugs and biofuels November 7, 2013 MITEI
The unintended benefits of pollution rules New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. MIT researchers find China’s new SO2 and NOx regulations will also reduce CO2 emissions November 5, 2013 MITEI
'Hybrid' nuclear plants could make a dent in carbon emissions New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. Combining nuclear with artificial geothermal, shale oil, or hydrogen production could help slow climate change, study shows November 5, 2013 MITEI MIT News
Top climate change scientists' letter to policy influencers New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. Continued opposition to nuclear power threatens humanity's ability to avoid dangerous climate change November 5, 2013 In the media CNN
Quantifying the benefits of a national emissions trading system in China New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. MIT and Tsinghua University researchers compare the impacts of current provincial targets to a national emissions trading program. November 1, 2013 MITEI
How global warming could boost green energy in an unexpected way New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. October 29, 2013 In the media Christian Science Monitor
Evaluating the Risks of Natural Gas New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. MIT researchers weigh natural gas development options and economic risks for small nations using Cyprus as a case study October 21, 2013 MITEI
'Cool' invention wins first place at MADMEC New ? New items have been added or updated in the last 30 days. Thermoelectric bracelet that helps people maintain a comfortable body temperature takes home $10,000 from MIT’s annual materials-science design competition. October 17, 2013 MITEI
