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MIT is proud to announce the launch of a new online publication, Climate@MIT, which reports on exciting climate science research on campus and in the field.
On January 20 a new administration entered the White House determined to cut spending on climate change and environmental protection programs, and reduce restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. To help the MIT community better understand what’s at stake,...
Gas-to-liquids (GTL), a process that converts natural gas to liquid fuels such as gasoline, diesel and jet fuel rather than producing these fuels from crude oil, has barely penetrated the energy market, with fewer than 10 industrial-scale plants currently in operation around the world. For...
One of the two top air pollutants in the U.S., ground-level ozone is harmful not only to your health but also to your bank balance. Long-term exposure to high concentrations of ozone can lead to respiratory and lung disease such as asthma, conditions that drive up medical expenses and sometimes...
Science and technology are essential tools for innovation, and to reap their full potential, we also need to articulate and solve the many aspects of today’s global issues that are rooted in the political, cultural, and economic realities of the human world. With that mission in mind, MIT's...
To estimate the long-term impact of climate change on crop yields, scientists usually use one of two methods. The first, process-based crop models, simulate the combined mechanistic effects of weather, soil conditions, pest damage and other factors on crop growth and yields. The second,...
How our society deals with not knowing, and what we can do to prepare for climate change
How do we tackle climate change? In the climate policy arena, it is common to hear that one of the foremost solutions to the problem is to put a price on carbon. This idea has been advanced by economists, frequently endorsed by climate scientists, and supported by businesses, including (...
How do global climate negotiations work?
How do global climate negotiations work?