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After a summer of weather extremes, where does the world stand in its goal to stem rising temps? (MIT News)
A study shows that while air quality gains from carbon policies are widespread, some regions could see pollution increases (Nature Sustainability)
MIT Joint Program Deputy Director Sergey Paltsev identifies opportunities to make EVs more sustainable (Mongabay)
Study finds tradeoffs between policy costs and ensuring that global warming does not exceed 1.5°C
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)
How forests can become more effective ‘Natural Climate Solutions’
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