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States Take the Lead!
As we continue to witness the inaction of the federal government regarding the crisis of climate change, we are extremely heartened to see states taking the lead. Yesterday, the Northeast…
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MIT Day of Action!
A year ago, a group of MIT students, faculty and staff joined together to create a day of learning focused on critical issues of our times. The day provided…
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IAP: So Many Choices, So Little Time
During January, many of us on campus enjoy a slightly slower pace and the myriad opportunities provided by IAP (Independent Activities Period). According to the website, For over four…
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Put It Into Practice
Last week, the Center for International Studies hosted a substantive program, Trump’s Victory: What Does It Mean for You?. Among the excellent speakers was Nadeem Mazen, MIT alum and a…
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Ethics in Action
This Thursday at 5:15, we have a great opportunity to show that the MIT community cares deeply about the ethics of climate change. This is a chance to dive…
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Paris Climate Talks: Now What?
It’s been nearly two months since the COP 21 negotiations in Paris concluded. Opinions of the effectiveness of the talks vary–some hailing it as a bold move toward public…
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COP 21
Now that everyone has headed home following the Paris climate talks, it’s time to analyze, discuss and figure out next steps. As Bill McKibben wrote, “This agreement won’t save…
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No Easy Decision
Earlier this month, after years of debate and discussion, President Obama has said no to the Keystone XL pipeline. For us here at Radius, this decision brought a sigh…
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Climate Countdown!!
On April 28, Professor Emeritus Noam Chomsky spoke at a Radius event, Science at MIT: From the Cold War to the Climate Crisis. Concluding his remarks, Professsor Chomsky ended by…
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Change Ahead
This past Monday, MIT’s Climate Change Conversation Committee released their findings following a ten-month effort to engage the MIT community in dialogue about climate change. The “conversation” leadership team, headed…
