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MIT Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences

MIT CS3 Director Noelle Selin elected to 2024 class of AAAS Fellows

One of 471 scientists, engineers and innovators to be recognized for their scientifically and socially distinguished achievements (MIT Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences)

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American Museum of Natural History

The promises and pitfalls of geoengineering

MIT Energy Initiative Senior Research Engineer and CS3-affiliate Howard Herzog discussed the challenges and benefits of carbon capture and storage during this year’s Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate, where panelists discussed geoengineering—a controversial approach to addressing climate change that some believe worth exploring (MIT Energy Initiative)

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Mar 25, 2025

Forum 47 Booklet

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Mar 25, 2025

Forum47 Directions

How do we know what the Earth’s climate was like millions of years ago?

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MIT Climate Portal

ASK MIT CLIMATE: How do we know what the Earth’s climate was like millions of years ago?

In seafloor sediments, stalagmites, ice sheets and other natural records preserved from the ancient past, “paleoclimatologists” like MIT CS3 faculty affiliate David McGee search for clues to past temperatures, atmospheres and weather patterns. (MIT Climate Portal)

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Reengineering the global food system for a healthier planet

Study shows how ‘optimized’ diets could reduce malnutrition and environmental degradation

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MIT CS3 at CERAWeek

Deputy Director Sergey Paltsev speaks on rethinking climate metrics

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Can the U.S. achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 without hurting the economy?

Study co-authored by MIT CS3 researchers highlights pathways favorable to multiple economic sectors and income groups

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MIT CS3 launches ‘Tipping Points’ workshop series

First workshop explores concept and potential research directions

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MIT News

Study: The ozone hole is healing, thanks to global reduction of CFCs

Study co-authored by MIT Professor/CS3 faculty affiliate Susan Solomon shows with high statistical confidence that ozone recovery is going strong (MIT News) (Coverage: The Weather Channel, Earth.com, Yahoo)

In the right circumstances, could a hybrid car be "cleaner" than an electric vehicle?

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MIT Climate Portal

ASK MIT CLIMATE: Which industries contribute most to climate change?

The steel, cement, chemicals, agriculture, textiles and of course energy industries are all major emitters of climate-warming greenhouse gases—but the headline numbers don’t tell the whole story. MIT CS3 Deputy Director Sergey Paltsev explains. (MIT Climate Portal)

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Mar 05, 2025

Tipping Points Workshop 1 - February 27, 2025

Amid growing concern about environmental and socioeconomic “tipping point” events, the MIT Center for Sustainability Science and Strategy (CS3) has launched a new, interactive workshop series aimed at advancing research discussions and collaborations to better understand, predict and inform proactive responses to their potential emergence. The kickoff Tipping Points workshop, held on February 27 on Zoom and facilitated by CS3 Deputy Director C. Adam Schlosser and Principal Research Scientist Jennifer Morris, included an overview of the concept, three flash talks on tipping points science and its potential application, and breakout sessions to identify key research challenges and opportunities.