Breaking new ground, MIT is pioneering a program to train students in resolving clean energy conflicts. As the world transitions to sustainable energy sources, challenges often arise in balancing environmental goals with economic interests. MIT's initiative equips future leaders with the skills needed to navigate these complex issues. By fostering dialogue and innovative solutions, they aim to bridge the gap between clean energy advocates and stakeholders. This groundbreaking effort holds promise in accelerating the shift towards a more sustainable energy future, showing that education is a powerful driver of change.
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In a first, MIT trains students to resolve clean energy conflicts
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“Most coverage of clean-energy opposition sloppily reaches for the term NIMBYism,” said Larry Susskind, the MIT professor behind the course, during one recent class a reporter visited. He was referring to the common acronym for “not in my backyard” opposition. Ultimately, Susskind said, such framing delegitimatizes affected community members and stokes acrimony.
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