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Extreme events are contributing to high prices, says MIT Joint Program Deputy Director Sergey Paltsev (Fortune, Yahoo!)
MIT is all about making the world a better place. This special report on the Climate Grand Challenges initiative looks at how the Institute’s problem solvers are stepping up to help save the planet from the devastating effects of global warming. (Technology Review)
Study estimates potential losses by 2050 amid low-carbon energy transition
The Jameel Index for Food Trade and Vulnerability — a project supported by Community Jameel — will study the implications of climate change on food security as they relate to trade (J-WAFS)
MIT's Noelle Selin and John Sterman comment on potential air quality and climate benefits (Washington Post)
The Auxin Solar tariff investigation and uncertainties around tax incentives tanked progress, according to a new American Clean Power report (Canary Media)
Recent studies suggest that electric vehicles may not eliminate all emissions even by 2050, particularly those related to mining and battery production (TRENDS MENA)
With over 200 published papers, multiple books, and countless media appearances, Emanuel’s 41 years at MIT have been marked by influential research into hurricane formation and climate change outreach
Study highlights pathways to cut emissions, lower climate and health risks
MIT Joint Program Co-Director Emeritus John Reilly lays out 'doable and affordable' policy roadmap (The Conversation) (Republished in MarketWatch and Fast Company)
Seminar explores economic feasibility of technology that could play a key role in the energy transition