When companies “go green,” air quality impacts can vary dramatically Cutting air travel and purchasing renewable energy can lead to different effects on overall air quality, even while achieving the same CO2 reduction, new research shows. December 8, 2025
What’s the best way to expand the US electricity grid? A study by MIT researchers illuminates choices about reliability, cost, and emissions. December 4, 2025
Helping power-system planners prepare for an unknown future Macro, a modeling tool developed by the MIT Energy Initiative, enables energy-system planners to explore options for developing infrastructure to support decarbonized, reliable, and low-cost power grids. December 3, 2025
Unlocking ammonia as a fuel source for heavy industry Four MIT alumni say their startup, Amogy, has the technology to help decarbonize maritime shipping, power generation, manufacturing, and more. November 25, 2025
When we remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, how long does it stay locked away? In theory, we can remove CO2 from the air for thousands or even millions of years, which in terms of addressing climate change is effectively permanent. But carbon removal can also fail. November 24, 2025
A new take on carbon capture Mantel, founded by MIT alumni, developed a system that captures CO2 from factories and power plants while delivering steam to customers. November 19, 2025
