MIT Energy Initiative Annual Research Conference highlights both opportunities and obstacles in the race to a net-zero future.

Rapid action to significantly reduce emissions could delay the onset of critically warm ocean temperatures and save still healthy coral reefs.

The UN estimates the global population will pass 8 billion people on Nov. 15, 2022. From the Stone Age to today, here’s how things spiraled out of control.

Desiree Plata's research focuses on developing technologies and strategies for environmental sustainability.

More companies must make and implement zero-deforestation supply chain commitments in order to significantly reduce deforestation and protect diverse

New MIT tool pinpoints policy combinations that maximize health benefits.

Two hurricane and climate scientists explain what’s known – and still unknown – about global warming’s influence on intensity, rainfall and much more.

Two hurricane and climate scientists explain what’s known – and still unknown – about global warming’s influence on intensity, rainfall and much more.

Injecting reflective particles into the atmosphere won’t immediately cool the entire planet. A new study shows how parts of the US, China and Europe might still see temperatures rising a decade later.