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Materials for the clean energy transition

Our Mining, Environment, and Society Program works with all stakeholders in the mining of clean energy materials to address the environmental and social harms of resource extraction.
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Minor in environment & sustainability

Our Institute-wide undergraduate minor focuses on applying theories and principles of sustainability to real-world practice in any field.
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Supporting climate protectors

Our Natural Climate Solutions Program combines technological innovation with community-led conservation of critical carbon-storing ecosystems.
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Climate knowledge on the air

ESI’s TILclimate podcast is airing its fourth season, bringing you expert introductions to key climate change topics in 15 minutes or less.
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The Environmental Solutions Initiative is MIT’s institute-wide effort to address climate change and other environmental challenges of global import, through multidisciplinary research, education, and engagement.

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Betting on Climate Solutions at Climate Week NYC 2024.

Here, research program director Marcela Angel highlighted the ESI’s Big Climate Bet to create participatory monitoring systems that increase community resilience against predictable climate risks, such as landslides, in Latin America.

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