The climate bill's projected emissions cuts rely heavily on carbon capture – it would mean thousands of miles of pipeline

One estimate suggests at least a sixth of all emissions cuts expected from the Inflation Reduction Act would come from carbon capture.

Wil Burns, Professor of Research in Environmental Policy, American University School of International Service • conversation
Aug. 12, 2022 ~7 min

The 'carbon footprint' was co-opted by fossil fuel companies to shift climate blame – here's how it can serve us again

The concept of the carbon footprint can do more than just make us feel guilty about the climate cost of our everyday lives.

Marcelle McManus, Professor of Energy and Environmental Engineering, University of Bath • conversation
May 27, 2022 ~7 min


A better way to separate gases

A new membrane material could make purification of gases significantly more efficient, potentially helping to reduce carbon emissions.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
March 24, 2022 ~9 min

Biofuel: how new microalgae technologies can hasten the end of our reliance on oil

New developments in microalgae cultivation are helping to propel the potential of renewable biofuels to combat climate change.

Callum Russell, Chemical Engineering PhD, University of the West of Scotland • conversation
Feb. 24, 2022 ~7 min

A dirt cheap solution? Common clay materials may help curb methane emissions

With special treatment, minerals called zeolites — commonly found in cat litter — can efficiently remove the greenhouse gas from the air, researchers report.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
Jan. 10, 2022 ~9 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

3 Questions: Daniel Cohn on the benefits of high-efficiency, flexible-fuel engines for heavy-duty trucking

MIT researchers propose a gasoline-ethanol engine that is cleaner and more cost-effective than existing diesel engine technologies to help meet vehicle emission reduction goals.

MIT Energy Initiative • mit
Sept. 15, 2021 ~10 min

A new approach to preventing human-induced earthquakes

Applied in the field, a new model reduced quakes from oil and gas processes; could help manage seismic events from carbon sequestration.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
July 28, 2021 ~7 min


Startup improving chemical separations wins MIT $100K competition

Osmoses says its filtration membranes can make gas and vapor separation much less energy-intensive across multiple industries.

Zach Winn | MIT News Office • mit
May 24, 2021 ~7 min

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.

Scott L. Montgomery, Lecturer, Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington • conversation
Nov. 23, 2020 ~9 min

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