The year 2024 has marked a significant milestone in the ongoing battle against climate change. For the first time, global temperatures have surpassed the critical threshold of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. This alarming development underscores the intensifying impacts of climate change,
The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco has long been a symbol of engineering marvel and aesthetic beauty. For Zane Schemmer, a civil engineer and MIT Morningside Academy for Design (MAD) Fellow, this iconic structure sparked a lifelong fascination with bridges and structural engineering. Today,
The European Innovation Council (EIC) 2024 Tech Report has unveiled 34 groundbreaking technologies poised to revolutionize various sectors and address significant global challenges. These innovations, categorized under Green, Health, and Digital, Industry, and Space domains, are set to redefine the
The Empire Wind 1 project is a groundbreaking offshore wind initiative that aims to transform New York City's (NYC) energy landscape. Managed by Equinor and backed by a $3 billion investment, this ambitious endeavor targets providing electricity to half a million households by 2027 by
Philadelphia's Net-Zero Mixed-Income Residential Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is a groundbreaking project that aims to redefine urban living by integrating mixed-income housing with net-zero energy design. This ambitious initiative seeks to create a harmonious blend of social equity and
Saint Kitts and Nevis, a twin-island nation in the Caribbean, is grappling with significant challenges in its agricultural sector due to the pervasive effects of climate change. Local farmers like Meshach Alford in Saint Paul’s are particularly struggling with severe drought conditions and the lack
