Climate News at MIT

Place-based pathways to a viable future

Place-based pathways to a viable future

Living Climate Futures Symposium explores climate challenges and solutions at the community level.

A day in the life of MIT Sloan Fellow Alecia Asiamigbe

A day in the life of MIT Sloan Fellow Alecia Asiamigbe

The MBA student and entrepreneur is learning to lead a more resilient future with her renewable energy company.

MIT science writing students collaborate with The Associated Press

MIT science writing students collaborate with The Associated Press

Students developed and pitched local climate stories, then worked with visual journalists from the AP over an intensive four-day weekend.

For most US drivers, EVs offer emissions benefits and cost savings

For most US drivers, EVs offer emissions benefits and cost savings

When it comes to emissions, individual driving patterns matter as much as how “green” the regional electricity mix is, MIT researchers report.

Announcing the 2026-2027 Student Innovator Award Recipients

On April 15, 2026, the MIT Climate Project — in partnership with the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program and the Priscilla King Gray Center for Social Impact — announced 11 awards and $135,000 in funding.

Company behind proposed mine near the Boundary Waters has history of conflict with locals in Chile

Scott Odell, who researches large-scale mines’ community relations at MIT and George Washington University, was recently interviewed in this piece about Antofagasta developing a copper mine in northern Minnesota.