Last year was the hottest the earth has ever experienced. There has been little sign of high temperatures abating; 2025 began with the hottest January on record. Climate change has doubled the number of days of extreme heat in 195 […]
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Last year was the hottest the earth has ever experienced. There has been little sign of high temperatures abating; 2025 began with the hottest January on record. Climate change has doubled the number of days of extreme heat in 195 […]
New study examines plants under elevated CO₂ and their impact on climate models Each year, plants and trees absorb roughly one-third of the carbon dioxide (CO₂) that human activities release into the atmosphere. But as CO₂ […]
An MIT study shows decreases in seed-dispersing animals can lead to a major reduction in forest carbon absorption. […]
Biofilms deposited by living organisms reduce the accumulation of small particles, while areas of bare sand can be microplastics hotspots. […]
In March, MIT Civil and Environmental Engineering Professor Charles Harvey provided testimony in support of a bill that would limit the industrial injection of carbon dioxide into wells near the Mahomet Aquifer in Illinois. His testimony […]
Scientists have found that trees in cities respond to higher temperatures differently than those in forests, potentially masking climate impacts. […]
MIT study demonstrates patchy meadows of seagrass can have limited carbon storage Seagrasses and other aquatic plants are recognized as “ecosystem engineers” for their ability to physically modify the environment. A meadow of seagrass acts like […]
Assistant Professor César Terrer discusses pioneering volcano research to track carbon dynamics in tropical forests. […]
A new MIT study identifies steps that can lower not only emissions, but also costs, across the combined electric power and natural gas industries that now supply heating fuels. […]
MIT engineers show how detailed mapping of weather conditions and energy demand can guide optimization for siting renewable energy installations. […]
As climate change accelerates sea-level rise and intensifies storms, marsh-fronted seawalls can provide an economical coastal defense, MIT engineers report. […]
Using the concept of “outdoor days,” a study shows how global warming will affect people’s ability to work or enjoy recreation outdoors. […]
The first comprehensive model of rotor aerodynamics could improve the way turbine blades and wind farms are designed and how wind turbines are controlled. […]
Assistant Professor César Terrer and recent visiting student Stephen Bell describe how agricultural lands that are no longer productive could play an important role in carbon sequestration. […]
One of MIT’s five Climate Grand Challenges flagship projects, the Jameel Observatory-CREWSnet project will pilot in Bangladesh and Sudan to help communities adapt to the impacts of climate change. […]