Ernest Moniz,
Professor of Physics and Cecil and Ida Green Distinguished Professor; Director, MIT Energy Initiative

The use of coal in energy production is a major factor world wide. MIT's study, The Future of Coal?Options for a Carbon Constrained World, examines how the world can continue to use coal in a way that mitigates, instead of worsens, the global warming crisis. Carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) is the critical enabling technology to help reduce CO₂ emissions significantly while also allowing coal to meet the world's pressing energy needs. An aggressive R&D effort in the near term will yield significant dividends down the road, and should be undertaken immediately to help meet this urgent scientific challenge.

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Come to MIT this summer and choose from 40+ short courses designed especially for professionals. Courses run 2 to 6 days long from June through August. Earn a certificate and CEUs. New courses added for 2008 on renewable energy, computing, networks, systems engineering, and more.

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Location for all 2007-8 BSS talks: Le Meridien Cambridge (formerly called Hotel@MIT)

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The December BSS sold out a week in advance, so register early to ensure your spot!

Cost:
Paid by 1/30, MIT Club of Boston Member+1 guest: $62.50 per person
Paid by 1/30, Non-Members: $72.50 per person
Paid by 1/30, Corporate Table for 8: $475
Paid by 1/30, MIT10/Young Alum Member-Just Dessert: $15 per person
Paid by 1/30, MIT10/Young Alum Non-Member-Just Dessert: $20 per person
Paid After Deadline (i.e., between 1/31 and 2/4) Member: $75 per person
Paid After Deadline (i.e., between 1/31 and 2/4) Non-Member: $85 per person
2/5 Walk-in Member: $80 per person
2/5 Walk-in Non-Member: $90 per person


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