Key takeaways from the XLV (45th) MIT Global Change Forum
News and Outreach: Henry Jacoby
A new book co-authored by MIT Joint Program Founding Co-Director Emeritus Henry Jacoby

Seminar explores economic feasibility of technology that could play a key role in the energy transition
MIT seminar explores economic feasibility of technology that could play a key role in the energy transition
Why it's important for U.S. scientists to sustain engagement with their Chinese and Russian peers (The Hill)
Activating a Clean Air Act provision could deliver major climate, health and economic benefits
The 1.5 degrees goal can be a ‘useful spur to action,’ but it’s not a make or break point. Importantly, each 0.1-degree increase avoided is ’cause for celebration and hope.’ (Yale Climate Connections)
2021 Global Change Outlook shows how more aggressive policies can sharply reduce climate risk
Joint Program Founding Co-Director Emeritus Henry Jacoby comments (Associated Press) (Related: AP)
The president’s letter to his new science advisor emphasizes the crucial role science plays in our society—much as Roosevelt did in a similar missive in 1944
Study probes pandemic’s long-term effects on the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Adding the essential but missing risk management considerations to the next national climate assessment is an important step for the incoming Biden administration