Energy and Resources
In this collection of presentations, interviews, and resources we consider the management of the resources that are necessary for modern life. We examine our resources in terms of the issues that we must resolve and the innovations that are being introduced from many areas of science and technology.
Cooler Smarter
A co-author of the new book from the Union of Concerned Scientists describes how individuals can substantially reduce their carbon footprints while creating a healthy lifestyle...
Innovations in Clean Water Technology
Desalination offers a solution to the water shortage problem...
Public Acceptance of Wind Energy in Massachusetts: Factors, Implications
Why public acceptance of wind power can differ from one community to another
Science Outreach Programs for Youth
How university educational outreach programs encourage high school students' interest in science
Solar Energy the Third Way
Efficient production of solar energy with solar thermo-electric generators (STEGs)...
The D-Lab at MIT: Engineering by and for Developing Nations
An award-winning MIT lab engineers practical necessities for impoverished nations
