Biden's ambitious energy plan faces headwinds, but can move the US forward
Joe Biden has sweeping plans for a clean energy revolution. Congress will be a big speed bump, but it can't block everything.
Nov. 23, 2020 • ~9 min
We want green energy jobs, say North Sea oil and gas workers – what they need to make the leap
A recent report found widespread support among North Sea oil and gas workers for a career in renewable energy.
Oct. 8, 2020 • ~6 min
Why we should leave old oil rigs in the sea – and why we don't
Decommissioning offshore structures is expensive and environmentally damaging – so why is it illegal to leave them where they are?
Oct. 5, 2020 • ~7 min
Native American tribes' pandemic response is hamstrung by many inequities
Many Native American tribes are reporting high COVID-19 infection rates. State and federal agencies are impeding tribes' efforts to handle the pandemic themselves.
June 1, 2020 • ~10 min
Can financial disclosure of climate risk accelerate climate action?
Online panel discussion hosted by MIT explores best practices for mitigating climate-related risk.
April 16, 2020 • ~10 min
The uncertain role of natural gas in the transition to clean energy
MIT study finds that challenges in measuring and mitigating leakage of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, prove pivotal.
Dec. 16, 2019 • ~9 min
MIT Energy Initiative report charts pathways for sustainable personal transportation
Technological innovations, policies, and behavioral changes will all be needed to reach Paris climate agreement targets.
Nov. 19, 2019 • ~10 min
New tools could improve the way cement seals oil wells
Techniques for observing concrete as it sets could facilitate the development of new cements.
Nov. 12, 2019 • ~7 min
MIT report provides guidance on climate-related financial disclosures
Recommendations could help companies deliver more useful disclosures to investors on risks they face due to climate change.
Nov. 6, 2019 • ~8 min
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