Models show that an unexpected reduction in human-driven emissions led to a 10 percent decline in atmospheric mercury concentrations
News and Outreach: Noelle Selin
Professor Ronald Prinn reflects on how far sustainability has come as a discipline, and where it all began at MIT
New center taps Institute-wide expertise to improve understanding of and responses to sustainability challenges
PNAS special feature shows potential of recent modeling advances to improve sustainability decision-making
Ammonia could be a nearly carbon-free maritime fuel, but without new emissions regulations, its impact on air quality could significantly impact human health (MIT News) (Coverage: TradeWinds, Freight News)
Scientists quantify a previously overlooked driver of human-related mercury emissions (MIT News) (Coverage: WFXT(Fox))
MIT Joint Program presentations highlight multiple sustainability challenges and solutions
Joint Program faculty affiliate Noelle Selin and co-authors highlight recent advances in modeling Earth/human systems dynamics to inform sustainable development (PNAS)
Climate policy alone cannot meaningfully reduce racial/economic disparities in air pollution exposure
A study shows that while air quality gains from carbon policies are widespread, some regions could see pollution increases (Nature Sustainability)
As Canada’s wildfires continue to be felt downwind, MIT experts weigh in on what to expect in the coming months, with wildfire season underway