Climate News at MIT

After more than a decade of successes, ESI’s work will spread out across the Institute

After more than a decade of successes, ESI’s work will spread out across the Institute

John Fernandez will step down as head of the Environmental Solutions Initiative, as its components will become part of the Climate Project and other entities.

Decarbonizing steel is as tough as steel

Decarbonizing steel is as tough as steel

But a new study shows how advanced steelmaking technologies could substantially reduce carbon emissions.

Recovering from the past and transitioning to a better energy future

Recovering from the past and transitioning to a better energy future

In MIT Energy Initiative speaker series, Princeton Professor Emily Carter explains the importance of climate change mitigation in the energy transition.

“Each of us holds a piece of the solution”

“Each of us holds a piece of the solution”

Campus gathers with Vice President for Energy and Climate Evelyn Wang to explore the Climate Project at MIT, make connections, and exchange ideas.

New facility to accelerate materials solutions for fusion energy

New facility to accelerate materials solutions for fusion energy

MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center to establish the Schmidt Laboratory for Materials in Nuclear Technologies.

MIT Student Newspaper Interviews VP for Energy and Climate Evelyn Wang

In the interview, Wang talked about her past experiences in climate change and energy research, her goals and plans as the VP for Energy and Climate, as well as updates on the MIT Climate Project.

June 6, 2025