Past Events
February 03, 2012
It is generally understood that high efficiency electric power generation consistent with high reliability of operation and reduced cost of electricity is economically beneficial, but its effect upon reduction of all plant emissions without the installation of additional emission control equipment is less well appreciated. High efficiency as the most cost effective tool capable of reducing CO2 emission from fossil fuel plant in the short term has become a key concept for the choice of technology for both new plant and upgrades of existing plant.
January 26, 2012
**Please only sign up if you will be fully committed to attending and participating. Sign up is limited to 10 people.**
Email: lstokes@mit.edu to sign up for this event.
January 26, 2012
This class, cosponsored by Knight Science Journalism at MIT, focuses on the production of several short videos about climate change, meant for web distribution. The goal will be to explore, visualize or enliven topics around climate science with visual/dramatic originality, surprise, suspense or humor. Reaching a broad audience is the intent.
January 24, 2012
Concerned about climate change, but unsure how our policy options stack up? Come learn enough to hold your own at a cocktail party on current climate policy topics! From the basic economics to the pros and cons and political feasibility of different policy options, this course will be a tour de force of current issues in climate change economics and policy.
In particular, we'll help you decipher the outcomes from Durban in November 2011, and compare the stances of the major players as the world works towards a 2015 agreement to replace the Kyoto protocol.
January 24, 2012
This class, cosponsored by Knight Science Journalism at MIT, focuses on the production of several short videos about climate change, meant for web distribution. The goal will be to explore, visualize or enliven topics around climate science with visual/dramatic originality, surprise, suspense or humor. Reaching a broad audience is the intent.