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Panel at MIT explores benefits, costs and political challenges
Joint Program researcher assesses the threat and how Cambridge can prepare
Paper advances adaptive urban water-supply planning approach
MIT Joint Program-affiliated researchers Noelle Selin and Amanda Giang contribute to multidisciplinary study of regulatory impacts on Great Lakes mercury
MIT Professor Kerry Emanuel explains the science behind climate change, as well as the associated risks and how to quantify them
Professor of atmospheric chemistry honored for her contributions to atmospheric science
This session explores the costs and competitiveness of various energy-generation technologies (including fossil fuels, renewables, nuclear and newer technologies) in a low-carbon future, and gives participants tools to analyze other technologies. Topics for discussion include intermittency,
Local governments are uniquely positioned to curb greenhouse gas emissions. This discussion reviews policies and programs in energy efficiency and their important role in mitigating climate change.
The weather in a few days can be difficult to predict, especially with certain phenomena such as thunderstorms. If this is the case, then how can we trust climate projections over several decades?
Embedded within the climate system are many nonlinear feedback systems and possible tipping points , making prediction of future climate difficult.
Political values and priorities drive climate policy. Co-leaders use examples from the European Union and African countries to highlight the very real challenges of designing effective climate policy.