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Arlene Fiore uses satellite data paired with ground observations to refine our understanding of ozone smog and interactions with meteorology and climate
The 1.5 degrees goal can be a ‘useful spur to action,’ but it’s not a make or break point. Importantly, each 0.1-degree increase avoided is ’cause for celebration and hope.’ (Yale Climate Connections)
New findings may help researchers hone predictions for where phytoplankton will migrate with climate change
In this video, high school student Jada Abdalati explores how a carbon tax could help accelerate a transition to a low-carbon future that better positions the world to meet long-term climate change goals.
Optimizing U.S. climate policy design for a just energy transition
Insights, news, projects, publications and other developments at the MIT Joint Program
Analysis led by MIT Joint Program Deputy Director C. Adam Schlosser identifies the scope and severity of storm and flood risks to key U.S. petrochemical industry facilities in Texas and Louisiana (Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists)
The parts of the planet being measured are our land and ocean surfaces: what we call global average surface temperatures. (Featuring guest expert C. Adam Schlosser, deputy director of the MIT Joint Program) (MIT Environmental Solutions Initiative)
New results show North Atlantic hurricanes have increased in frequency over the last 150 years (Coverage: Washington Post, Reuters)
Findings in study co-authored by Joint Program Senior Research Scientist Stephanie Dutkiewicz could improve accuracy of climate change projections (Univ. of Rhode Island)
A delegation from MIT traveled to Glasgow for COP26, where international negotiators sought to keep global climate goals on track (MIT Office of the Vice President for Research)
Online events highlight progress with new climate planning bodies, campus improvements, and involvement of all parts of the MIT community