¿La Gota que Rebalsó el Vaso? Community Acceptance, Uncertainty, and Rejection of Seawater Desalination for the Chilean Mining Industry Authors Scott Odell, program scientist at the Climate Project, and Julieta Godfrid draw on previous theoretical work to investigate under what conditions a mining company constructing a desalination plant results in hydro social displacements and associated conflict. January 28, 2026
Rasikbhai L. Meswani Fellowship for Water Solutions is now open The Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab (J-WAFS) is currently accepting applications and nominations for the 2026-2027 Rasikbhai L. Meswani Fellowship for Water Solutions. January 21, 2026
Understanding ammonia energy’s tradeoffs around the world MIT Energy Initiative researchers calculated the economic and environmental impact of future ammonia energy production and trade pathways. January 13, 2026
3 Questions: How AI could optimize the power grid While the growing energy demands of AI are worrying, some techniques can also help make power grids cleaner and more efficient. January 9, 2026
Positioning Massachusetts as a hub for climate tech and economic development Massachusetts Clean Energy Center CEO MBA ’12 Emily Reichert highlights the state government’s unique approach to fostering and keeping clean energy innovation. January 6, 2026
What makes the climate of Venus so hot? The planet’s searing temperatures are sustained by a thick atmosphere full of carbon dioxide. January 5, 2026
