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PostJune 19, 2025

When Earth iced over, early life may have sheltered in meltwater ponds

Researchers Ian Hawes of the University of Waikato and Marc Schallenberg of the University of Otago measure the physicochemical conditions of a meltwater pond.

PostJune 10, 2025

Recovering from the past and transitioning to a better energy future

MIT Energy Initiative

Emily Carter (right), the Gerhard R. Andlinger Professor in Energy and the Environment at Princeton University, explained how climate change mitigation must include transformation, intervention, and adaptation strategies. William Green, director of the MIT Energy Initiative, moderated the discussion.

PostMay 20, 2025

How to solve a bottleneck for CO2 capture and conversion

MIT researchers added nanoscale filtering membranes to a carbon-capture system, separating the ions that carry out the capture and release steps, and enabling both steps to proceed more efficiently.

PostMarch 31, 2025

For plants, urban heat islands don’t mimic global warming

Meghan Blumstein studied red oak genotypes across New England, concentrating on trees that were within reach in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She then collaborated with people doing research at the Harvard Forest, a research forest in rural central Massachusetts.

PostMarch 21, 2025

Reengineering the global food system for a healthier planet

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Optimizing dietary choices for environmental and human health

PostMarch 20, 2025

Drawing inspiration from ancient chemical reactions

Daniel Suess sits among lab machinery.

PostFebruary 20, 2025

3 Questions: Exploring the limits of carbon sequestration

Rincon de la Vieja, an active volcano in Costa Rica, experiences elevated levels of carbon dioxide due to its volcanic activity, where CO2 naturally seeps from cracks in the volcano's foundation, creating a unique environment for studying the effects of how plants might respond to rising global CO2 levels.

PostFebruary 6, 2025

3 Questions: What the laws of physics tell us about CO2 removal

A new American Physical Society report led by MIT physics professor Washington Taylor explores the physical limitations of carbon dioxide removal and concludes these technologies are worth pursuing in tandem with global efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

PostJanuary 29, 2025

Smart carbon dioxide removal yields economic and environmental benefits

A new MIT study finds that biochar (charcoal produced from plant matter and stored in soil) is a cost-competitive option for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide removal is expected to play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in alignment with long-term climate targets.

PostNovember 26, 2024

Is there enough land on Earth to fight climate change and feed the world?

A study led by MIT Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy researchers shows that there is enough land to support efforts to cap global warming at 1.5 degrees Celsius while addressing competing needs for long-term food security and ecosystem health.

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