News + Media: Earth Systems
![This PNAS Special Feature shows the potential of recent modeling advances to improve decision-making in pursuit of a more sustainable world. (Source: PNAS) PNAS Special Feature](https://globalchange.mit.edu/sites/default/files/styles/490x340_manual/public/news/PNAS-final%20cover_WEB.jpg?itok=aQcpRp3s)
![Industrial pollution in China (Source: Flickr/Andy Enero) Industrial pollution in China](https://globalchange.mit.edu/sites/default/files/styles/490x340_manual/public/in-the-news/Prinn_Guardian.jpg?itok=JZYgTJ7Q)
In The News
The Guardian | Jul 16, 2024
![Photo: Aluminum production in western China is a major source of PFC-14 and PFC-116 emissions, which contribute to global warming. (Source: Unsplash/@rozetsky) Aluminum production in western China is a major source of PFC-14 and PFC-116 emissions, which contribute to global warming](https://globalchange.mit.edu/sites/default/files/styles/490x340_manual/public/news/Prinn_ES%26T.jpg?itok=iIy7o3bE)
News Release
MIT News | Jul 15, 2024
![A new study led by MIT scientists reveals that burning ammonia in ship engines could still contribute to ozone pollution while causing serious impacts on air quality. Image: iStock New MIT study shows adverse impacts of burning ammonia in ship engines](https://globalchange.mit.edu/sites/default/files/styles/490x340_manual/public/in-the-news/MIT-Ammonia-Fuel-01_0.jpg?itok=MumuQ9Js)
News Release
MIT News | Jul 11, 2024
![The 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold is seen as a line of defense against climate change’s most severe and irreversible effects. Image: Jose-Luis Olivares/MIT The 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold is seen as a line of defense against climate change’s most severe and irreversible effects](https://globalchange.mit.edu/sites/default/files/styles/490x340_manual/public/in-the-news/MIT-explainer-15c-01-press_0_0.jpg?itok=cv7ObsvK)
![Global Changes - Spring 2024 Newsletter Global Changes - Spring 2024 Newsletter](https://globalchange.mit.edu/sites/default/files/styles/490x340_manual/public/news/Spring_2024_Cover.png?itok=C22HSJPz)
News Release
Global Changes - Spring 2024 Newsletter | Jun 18, 2024
![A new downscaling method used in climate models leverages machine learning to improve resolution at finer scales. By making these simulations more relevant to local areas, policy makers have better access to information informing climate action. (Source: MIT EAPS) A new downscaling method used in climate models leverages machine learning to improve resolution at finer scales.](https://globalchange.mit.edu/sites/default/files/styles/490x340_manual/public/in-the-news/climate-downscaling-01.jpg?itok=0mPQIXTs)
Around Campus
MIT Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences | Jun 12, 2024
![Global surface temperature above pre-industrial (Source: ERA5) Global surface temperature above pre-industrial](https://globalchange.mit.edu/sites/default/files/styles/490x340_manual/public/in-the-news/Paltsev_IE_WEB.jpg?itok=3xRnP1TQ)
In The News
The Indian Express | Jun 10, 2024
![A split image showing an African woman farming in a lush field on the left and a large solar panel farm on the right.A split image showing an African woman farming in a lush field on the left and a large solar panel farm on the right (Source: J-WAFS) A split image showing an African woman farming in a lush field on the left and a large solar panel farm on the right.A split image showing an African woman farming in a lush field on the left and a large solar panel farm on the right](https://globalchange.mit.edu/sites/default/files/styles/490x340_manual/public/in-the-news/Farm-land--Solar-panel-update_WEB.png?itok=UsHq36DM)
News Release
MIT Latif Jameel Water & Food Systems Lab (J-WAFS) | Jun 04, 2024