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Study finds end-Permian extinction, which wiped out most of Earth’s species, was instantaneous in geological time.

To curb greenhouse gas emissions, nations, states, and cities should aim for a mix of fuel-saving, flexible, and highly reliable sources.

MIT researchers develop inexpensive way to perform full lifecycle analysis of design choices as buildings are being planned.

Findings suggest new policy models and cost-cutting technologies could help nuclear play vital role in climate solutions.

Study finds lost revenue can be millions of dollars annually, suggests ways to quantify haze-related reductions in solar panel output.

MIT Solar Electrical Vehicle Team takes 5th place in nine-day challenge, which traversed the Oregon Trail from Omaha, Nebraska to Bend, Oregon.

With data-informed models, Jessika Trancik seeks ways to coax progress toward sustainable energy systems.

Graduate students receive J-WAFS fellowships to support research focused on improving water access for rural as well as urban communities.

MIT class designs a prototype building to demonstrate that even huge buildings can be built primarily with wood.