Climate Change
Ideas and insights about climate change from MIT Sloan.
ESG ratings: Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water
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ESG ratings may be flawed, but they remain the most effective way to measure the ethical behavior of companies, MIT researchers contend.
Do we need a US Department of Water?
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A national water strategy would help the U.S. manage outdated infrastructure and adopt desalination technology, argues water entrepreneur Aaron Mandell.
FedEx founder on innovation, climate change, and Amazon
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Fifty years after founding FedEx, Frederick W. Smith talks about how artificial intelligence and robotics are changing shipping.
3 sustainability insights for industry and government leaders
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When it comes to sustainable enterprises, leaders must consider meaningful goals, consumer preferences, and the partnership of management and technology.
Why investors should look at ‘tough tech’
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Tough tech, which applies science and technology to the world’s biggest problems, is redefining industries.
Trio of MIT Sloan alumni make 2023 Forbes Under 30
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The three innovators work at companies specializing in clean energy and carbon capture.
MIT Sloan reading list: 7 books from 2022
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New books from MIT Sloan faculty and experts on a future-ready workforce, game theory, AI, and more.
How to choose carbon offsets that actually cut emissions
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Most corporate net zero pledges depend on carbon offsets, but many offsets don’t reduce emissions. Use this framework to identify which offsets are effective.
8 startup ideas for environmental impact
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The 2022 MIT Sustainability Conference featured clean innovation for power plants, transportation systems, supply chain platforms, and more.
‘Climate Future’: What to do if reducing emissions isn’t enough?
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In a new book, MIT Sloan professor Robert Pindyck says we must invest in climate adaptation — hybrid crops, sea walls, geoengineering, and more.