When it comes to emissions, individual driving patterns matter as much as how “green” the regional electricity mix is, finds study co-authored by MIT Professor/CS3 faculty affiliate Jessika Trancik (MIT News)
Living Climate Futures Symposium explores climate challenges and solutions at the community level
Living Climate Futures Symposium explores climate challenges and solutions at the community level
A working paper co-authored by MIT professors/CS3 faculty affiliates Christopher Knittel and Catherine Wolfram estimates the costs that climate change imposes on U.S. households (MIT CEEPR)
The CS3-affiliated professor of energy and applied economics at the Sloan School of Management is one of five MIT faculty members to receive this honor (National Academy of Sciences) (Coverage: Forbes)
MIT CS3 Director Noelle Selin explores why a systems view combining science, policy and technology is essential for sustainability leaders navigating climate change and making informed strategic decisions (Business Insight Journal)
Renewables generated more than one-third of America's electricity in March, overtaking gas for the first time and marking the cleanest month on record for the nation’s power supply, according to new monthly data compiled by energy think tank Ember. "Most of the growth in renewable power we’ve seen come online in the past year reflects decisions that were made years ago," says MIT Prof./CS3 faculty affiliate Catherine Wolfram. (Newsweek)
MIT Prof./CS3 faculty affiliate Christopher Knittel returns for a special update on big developments in the world of carbon pricing, from Canada, China, and the European Union (MIT Climate Portal)
From insurance premiums to energy bills, a study co-authored by MIT Sloan School of Management professors/CS3 faculty affiliates Christopher Knittel and Catherine Wolfram shows how Americans are already paying the price of climate change, and climate inaction, driven by extreme weather (MIT Sloan School of Management) (Commentary: WBUR)
Key points from the 48th MIT Global Change Forum
Climate simulation tools can help close the gap between global leaders’ climate knowledge and real-world decision-making, finds research from MIT Prof./CS3 faculty affiliate John Sterman and co-authors of new study (MIT Sloan School of Management)
Methane is considered a "super pollutant" due to its role in global warming. A new study co-authored by MIT Prof./CS3 faculty affiliate Daniel Varon identifies potential mitigation opportunities. (ABC News)
