3 Questions: Maria Zuber on stepping up MIT’s response to climate change
MIT’s vice president for research discusses the challenges ahead for MIT and the world.
Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change
Even if the Paris Agreement is implemented, food and water supplies remain at risk
Report projects impacts of 2015 Paris climate agreement, identifies emissions paths/technology advances needed to limit global warming to 2 degrees Celsius.
Engaging industry in addressing climate change
At Climate Week conference, MIT Joint Program lays out the 2 degree Celsius challenge for oil and gas producers.
Computing the ocean’s true colors
Stephanie Dutkiewicz’ phytoplankton models project the future of the ocean as food source and carbon sink.
MIT, Québec research institutions launch initiative to analyze low-carbon energy policy options
Focusing on New England/Québec Region, Québec premier and MIT vice president for research speak at Boston signing ceremony; Hydro-Québec CEO pledges funding.
Assessing crop damage after extreme weather
New method to track the impact of typhoons and other natural disasters could enable more precise, timely delivery of food aid.
John Fernández: Growing grassroots for sustainability on campus and abroad
Environmental Solutions Initiative’s new director discusses sustainable development, student engagement, and making Baker House his home.
Meeting climate goals through international carbon markets
Linking emissions trading systems in developed and developing countries could yield environmental, economic benefits.
Gauging the impact of climate change on U.S. agriculture
New approach tracks key factors affecting crop yields, enabling early adaptation.
Target coal or carbon?
Researchers are analyzing coal and energy caps as carbon policy instruments for China.
Carbon pricing under binding political constraints
Grad student Jesse Jenkins and professor Valerie Karplus discuss challenges of emissions pricing in a new paper.
The geography of carbon pricing
Study looks at why some states could be impacted more than others if a price is put on carbon.
Higher coal use in Asia could increase water stress
Aerosol emissions would slow warming but suppress rainfall.
How much of a difference will the Paris Agreement make?
MIT study projects end-of-century climate under different scenarios.