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What is data literacy?
The ability to read data, work with data, analyze data, and communicate about data.
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What is an analytical innovator?
An organization that incorporates analytics into nearly every aspect of its strategic decision-making.
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What is unstructured data?
Information such as text, pictures, videos, or social media, that does not follow a conventional data model.
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What is a cultural detox?
The process of identifying and addressing toxic subcultures in an organization.
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The New York Times | March 9, 2026
‘The Old Game Is Back’: Oil Is a Potent Geopolitical Tool Again
The war in the Middle East has sent prices soaring, showing how much the world continues to depend on reliable supplies of oil and gas. MIT Professor Catherine Wolfram weighs in.
The New York Times | March 10, 2026
America Is an Oil Exporter. Why Does a Mideast War Raise U.S. Gas Prices?
The U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran have intensified and the conflict has widened, shaking global energy markets. MIT Professor Christopher R. Knittel weighs in.
Project Syndicate | February 23, 2026
Europe Must Not Abandon Its Climate Ambitions
Professor Catherine Wolfram, Faculty Affiliate of the MIT Climate Policy Center, discusses European climate goals in the wake of shifting American climate policy.
The New York Times | February 23, 2026
Is Climate Change Making Inflation Worse?
Christopher R. Knittel, Faculty Director for the MIT Climate Policy Center, discusses his research related to the existing and future cost of climate change in the U.S.
The New York Times | February 19, 2026
Data Centers and Your Power Bill
Christopher R. Knittel, Faculty Director of the MIT Climate Policy Center, discusses recent research on data centers and the cost of electricity.
WBUR | February 26, 2026
With So Many Storm Outages, Why Don't We Put More Power Lines Underground in Mass.?
MIT Climate Policy Center Faculty Director Christopher R. Knittel discusses the complexities of underground versus aboveground power lines.