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In the hunt for minerals needed in electric car batteries, some companies are turning to the deep sea. But mining this ecosystem could threaten its very existence. (Live Science)

Ahead of COP28, the UAE's EV market is booming, bolstered by private investments, government initiatives, and partnerships with countries such as India (The Economic Times)

The color changes reflect significant shifts in essential marine ecosystems (MIT News) (Coverage: Washington Post, The Guardian, Boston Globe, CNN, CBS, Bloomberg, National Geographic, U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, Scientific American, New Scientist, Popular Science, Smithsonian, Axios, The Daily Beast)

The former senior advisor to two U.S. presidents will focus on how to advance U.S. industrial strategy and address climate change (MIT Office of the Provost)

Joint Program Deputy Director Sergey Paltsev responds to new report showing global average temperature reaching 17.18 C (62.9 F) (WCVB (ABC Affiliate))

MIT Joint Program Research Scientist Mei Yuan contributes to study in the journal Science (EPRI)

Climate science/policy book co-authored by MIT Joint Program Co-Founder Emeritus Henry Jacoby among recent titles from Institute faculty and staff

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

A variety of recent events highlighted efforts by faculty, staff, and students to make a difference today (MIT Office of the Vice President for Research)

One of MIT’s five Climate Grand Challenges flagship projects involving significant Joint Program contributions, the Jameel Observatory-CREWSnet project will pilot in Bangladesh and Sudan to help communities adapt to the impacts of climate change (MIT Office of the Vice President for Research)