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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/mit-says-building-more-solar-panels-isnt-enough-scientists-warn-the-wrong-locations-could-trigger-power-shortages/articleshow/132516174.cmsMIT Professor/CS3 faculty affiliate Michael Howland and MIT co-authors of new Nature Energy study find that where new wind and solar energy projects are built could be key to avoiding blackouts in a future with hotter weather and other challenges (MIT News) (Coverage: Times of India)

A new study co-authored by MIT Professor/CS3 faculty affiliate Christopher Knittel suggests flexibility in the timing of electricity consumption could lower consumer costs (MIT News)

CS3-affiliated work on carbon dioxide removal and climate change uncertainty among recent titles from Institute faculty and staff (MIT News)

MIT experts--including several affiliated with CS3--will examine options for climate-friendly fuels for aviation, international shipping, long-haul trucking, and freight rail (MIT Energy Initiative)

According to MIT Prof./CS3 faculty affiliate John Sterman, reducing physical and financial climate risk requires both adaptation and mitigation. (Forbes)

MIT Prof./CS3 faculty affiliate Catherine Wolfram one of six MIT faculty members recognized for outstanding contributions to research in the natural and social sciences (MIT News)

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) (Coverage: NPR)

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)