News & Media: Interconnected Systems

Here’s why scientists say it’s far from “game over” for the planet (Boston Globe)

The burgeoning global food trade is a lifeline for billions, but it is fragile and hard on the planet (Science)

Study finds many climate-stabilization plans are based on questionable assumptions about the future cost and deployment of “direct air capture” and therefore may not bring about promised reductions

MIT study finds that many climate-stabilization plans are based on questionable assumptions about the future cost and deployment of “direct air capture” technology and therefore may not bring about the promised reduction in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

Using the concept of “outdoor days,” a study shows how global warming will affect people’s ability to work or enjoy recreation outdoors (Coverage: Fast Company, WBUR)

Models show that an unexpected reduction in human-driven emissions led to a 10 percent decline in atmospheric mercury concentrations
 

Professor Ronald Prinn reflects on how far sustainability has come as a discipline, and where it all began at MIT

Knowing where to look for this signal will help researchers identify specific sources of the potent greenhouse gas (MIT News)

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)