Advancing urban tree monitoring with AI-powered digital twins

The Tree-D Fusion system integrates generative AI and genus-conditioned algorithms to create precise simulation-ready models of 600,000 existing urban trees across North America.

Rachel Gordon | MIT CSAIL • mit
Nov. 21, 2024 ~8 min

Reality check on technologies to remove carbon dioxide from the air

Study finds many climate-stabilization plans are based on questionable assumptions about the future cost and deployment of “direct air capture” and therefore may not bring about promised reductions.

Nancy W. Stauffer | MIT Energy Initiative • mit
Nov. 20, 2024 ~13 min


J-PAL North America announces new evaluation incubator collaborators from state and local governments

Selected LEVER collaborators will work with the organization to develop an evaluation of their respective programs that alleviate poverty.

Victoria Moura | J-PAL North America • mit
Nov. 15, 2024 ~6 min

Tackling the energy revolution, one sector at a time

A new study on techno-economic outlooks for zero-emission heavy-duty trucking underscores the need for cross-sector collaboration.

Climate and Sustainability Consortium • mit
Nov. 8, 2024 ~8 min

3 Questions: Can we secure a sustainable supply of nickel?

Extraction of nickel, an essential component of clean energy technologies, needs stronger policies to protect local environments and communities, MIT researchers say.

David L. Chandler | MIT News • mit
Nov. 1, 2024 ~6 min

Making agriculture more resilient to climate change

Researchers across MIT are working on ways to boost food production and help crops survive drought.

Anne Trafton | MIT News • mit
Nov. 1, 2024 ~15 min

Study: Fusion energy could play a major role in the global response to climate change

Experts in energy systems modeling and fusion technology explore the future role of fusion at various costs and carbon constraints.

Nancy W. Stauffer | MIT Energy Initiative • mit
Oct. 24, 2024 ~11 min

Study: Marshes provide cost-effective coastal protection

As climate change accelerates sea-level rise and intensifies storms, marsh-fronted seawalls can provide an economical coastal defense, MIT engineers report.

David Chandler | MIT News • mit
Oct. 23, 2024 ~7 min


How climate change will impact outdoor activities in the US

Using the concept of “outdoor days,” a study shows how global warming will affect people’s ability to work or enjoy recreation outdoors.

David Chandler | MIT News • mit
Oct. 22, 2024 ~9 min

The changing geography of “energy poverty”

Study of the U.S. shows homes in the South and Southwest could use more aid for energy costs, due to a growing need for air conditioning in a warming climate.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News • mit
Oct. 9, 2024 ~7 min

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