COP26: the psychological game behind a successful negotiation

Global leaders at COP26 need to understand what is at stake for each nation and build trust to achieve a successful outcome.

Raf Sluismans, Program Manager in Innovation-related Projects, Maastricht University • conversation
Nov. 5, 2021 ~8 min

Why the fate of our planet's environment depends on the state of its soil

If we want to reduce carbon emissions and preserve planetary ecosystems, we need to protect our soils.

Duncan Cameron, Professor of Plant and Soil Biology, University of Sheffield • conversation
Nov. 3, 2021 ~7 min


Cities and climate change: why low-rise buildings are the future – not skyscrapers

New research has found that low-rise urban environments are more space and carbon efficient than high-rise buildings which have a drastically higher carbon impact.

Francesco Pomponi, Associate Professor of Sustainability Science, Edinburgh Napier University • conversation
Oct. 27, 2021 ~8 min

Coupling power and hydrogen sector pathways to benefit decarbonization

MIT-led team finds holistic optimization of electric power and hydrogen supply chain infrastructure is favorable for emission reductions and decreased infrastructure costs.

Kelley Travers | MIT Energy Initiative • mit
Oct. 21, 2021 ~9 min

Making the case for hydrogen in a zero-carbon economy

Analyzing California’s power system, MITEI researchers show that hydrogen-generated electricity is a cost-competitive candidate for backing up wind and solar.

Leda Zimmerman | MIT Energy Initiative • mit
Aug. 31, 2021 ~9 min

Cambridge-authored book explores how artificial intelligence could help address climate change

Humanity is facing two existential threats. The first: uncontrolled CO2 emissions irreversibly changing the climate. The second: a hostile artificial

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Aug. 30, 2021 ~4 min

The coal price has skyrocketed in 2021 – what does it mean for net zero?

At the bottom of our carbon fears is a big black problem.

Michael Tamvakis, Professor of Commodity Economics and Finance, City, University of London • conversation
Aug. 13, 2021 ~7 min

Electrifying cars and light trucks to meet Paris climate goals

Study gauges the pace of shifting to battery power.

Mark Dwortzan | MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change • mit
Aug. 10, 2021 ~5 min


Home heat pumps could cut pollution and save money

Home heat pumps can reduce pollution and save residents money, but the electricity grid will have to get cleaner and pumps will have to get cheaper first.

Jim Erickson-Michigan • futurity
Aug. 4, 2021 ~8 min

Electric heat pumps use much less energy than furnaces, and can cool houses too – here's how they work

Heat pumps are the technology of choice for heating and cooling buildings more efficiently and with fewer carbon emissions than furnaces and air conditioning. Here's how they work.

Robert Brecha, Professor of Sustainability, University of Dayton • conversation
June 14, 2021 ~8 min

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