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Assessing Global Change

Our independent research and analysis aid decision-makers in confronting multiple, interwoven challenges.

Food, Water & Forestry
Threats to supplies, strategies to meet demand for critical natural resources
Infrastructure Resilience
Physical risk, adaptation and resilience to climate change and extreme events
Air Quality & Health
Projecting future air pollution and its impacts
Natural Ecosystems
Evaluating changes in the oceans, biosphere and global nutrient and carbon cycles
Energy
Technology opportunities for decarbonization and transition risks
Earth System Science
Understanding changes and risks to the land, ocean and atmosphere
Climate Policy
Economics of carbon pricing, emissions trading and other mitigation strategies
Regional Analysis
Science and policy studies at subnational, national and multinational levels

Research Tools

Our state-of-the-art models and analytical methods project global changes and potential risks under different policy scenarios.

Global Framework

Simulates the interplay between Earth and human systems

Earth System Component

Simulates physical, dynamical and chemical processes in the atmosphere, land, ocean and cryosphere

Human System Component

Simulates the evolution of economic, demographic, trade and technological processes

Risk Analysis

Analytical methods to quantify uncertainty at global and regional scales

Upcoming Event

February 25, 2020
MIT Climate Action Symposium: Economy-wide Deep Decarbonization
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Joint Program News

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News Release
Taking the carbon out of construction
Engineered wood could cut building emissions and costs
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In The News
MIT Experts Say CAFE, Low-Carbon Grid Key To Reduce Vehicle GHGs

Joint Program Research Scientist Jennifer Morris explains findings from Mobility of the Future report (InsideEPA)

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Getting the carbon out of the electricity sector

MIT symposium looks at the role of advances in storage, solar, nuclear, EVs and more in cutting greenhouse gas emissions

In The News
MIT study: C02 cuts less pricey if nuclear is big part of the mix

Keeping nuclear power vital may be the best way to reach aggressive carbon reduction targets while avoiding a steep carbon price (Power Engineering)

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