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On planetary change and human health MIT Sustainability

WebWhen anthropologist Amy Moran-Thomas first went to Belize to begin ethnographic research in 2008, she planned to chronicle human health concerns, …

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Supporting sustainability, digital health, and the future of work

WebThe research projects relate to three of the initiative’s key focus areas: sustainability, digital health, and the future of work. “The solutions these research teams …

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A healthy wind MIT Sustainability

WebA new MIT study finds that the health benefits associated with wind power could more than quadruple if operators prioritized turning down output from the most …

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Health, wealth, and cities MIT Sustainability

WebCities have wealth disparities: Picture fancy downtown condos and trendy shopping areas in contrast to, say, streets with rundown housing and boarded-up shops.

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A community approach to improving the health of the planet

WebEarlier this month, MIT’s Department of Mechanical Engineering (MechE) hosted a Health of the Planet Showcase. The event was the culmination of a four-year …

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How data science gives new insight into air pollution in the US

Web“To do really important research in environmental policy,” said Francesca Dominici, “the first thing we need is data.” Dominici, a professor of biostatistics at the …

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Coordinating climate and air-quality policies to improve public …

WebAs America’s largest investment to fight climate change, the Inflation Reduction Act positions the country to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by an …

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Advancing Sustainability in Higher Education Through the UN’s

WebThis blog post was adapted from a talk at the World Symposium on Sustainability at Universities, held at MIT in September 2016. When I cast my eyes to the …

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Study finds natural sources of air pollution exceed air quality

WebAlongside climate change, air pollution is one of the biggest environmental threats to human health. Tiny particles known as particulate matter or PM2.5 (named for …

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MIT collaborates with Biogen on three-year, $7 million initiative to

WebMIT and Biogen have announced that they will collaborate with the goal to accelerate the science and action on climate change to improve human health.

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Exploring the future of humanitarian technology

WebMIT Lincoln Laboratory has been growing its efforts to provide technology solutions in support of such goals. "We need to discuss innovative ways that advanced …

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Diving into the global problem of technology waste

WebDiving into the global problem of technology waste. Students in STS.032 (Energy, Environment, and Society) learn about environmental and health …

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Does COVID-19 mean single-use everything

WebThen, as food-service establishments began to reopen, many public health agencies recommended or required the use of disposable items. Unfortunately, this is a …

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MechE Health of the Planet Showcase MIT Sustainability

Web2023-04-19 15:30:00 2023-04-19 17:00:00 America/New_York MechE Health of the Planet Showcase With Earth Day approaching, the department declares April as MechE Health …

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Monitoring and mitigating mercury MIT Sustainability

WebMonitoring and mitigating mercury. Amanda Giang PhD '17 models a pollutant’s pathways and helps decision makers craft more effective mitigation policies. Dispersal of mercury …

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Finding common ground in Malden MIT Sustainability

WebThe project along the 2.3-mile-long river continues to receive attention. Recently, the city of Malden was awarded a 2021 Accelerating Climate Resilience Grant …

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Stuff versus Stuff: Which water bottle

WebOn the other hand, the reusable water bottle is back and comes in stylish forms from plastic to aluminium to hardwood-printed stainless steel. Stuff versus Stuff is …

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Stuff versus Stuff: Which grocery bag does it best

Web2.78 – 8.08. 4.49 – 8.82. The same UK study analyzed the capacity of commonly-available bags by materials and found that reusable bags could hold up to …

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