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IN THE NEWS: The Coming GOP Civil War Over Climate Change
May 9, 2013 - National Journal

Science, storms, and demographics are starting to change minds among the rank and file.

IN THE NEWS: Dust in the clouds
May 9, 2013 - MIT News

Cirrus clouds form around mineral dust and metallic particles, study finds.... Read more

NEWS RELEASE: Cleaner energy, warmer climate?
May 7, 2013 - MIT News

MIT researchers explore the possible consequences of expanding biofuels.... Read more

MIT SPOTLIGHT: Pace of climate zone shifts quickens as climate warms
May 6, 2013 - MIT Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences

A new study co-authored by Susan Solomon shows that as the planet warms the Earth's climate zones keep shifting at an accelerating pace, giving species less time to adapt.... Read more

RECENT EVENT: The case for optimism about a renewable energy future
May 1, 2013 - MIT News

Researcher Eric Martinot presents findings of two-year project at campus event... Read more