Big ice, big science
Richard Alley delivers 2016 Carlson Lecture on the physics of glaciers and how ice sheets capture a history of the world’s climate.
What’s the best way for Europe to curb greenhouse emissions from cars?
Emissions trading would be more effective than mileage standards, new study shows.
Meeting climate goals through international carbon markets
Linking emissions trading systems in developed and developing countries could yield environmental, economic benefits.
Target coal or carbon?
Researchers are analyzing coal and energy caps as carbon policy instruments for China.
The geography of carbon pricing
Study looks at why some states could be impacted more than others if a price is put on carbon.
3 Questions: Amit Kumar and Gregory Stephanopoulos on turning waste gases into biofuels
Research conducted by Kumar, along with a team led by Professor Greg Stephanopoulos, looks to the future of emissions reduction and recycling.
How much of a difference will the Paris Agreement make?
MIT study projects end-of-century climate under different scenarios.
Getting the world to turn down the heat
Top U.N. climate advisor highlights successes in Paris, challenges ahead.
Assessing nature's carbon sinks
Study estimates the annual carbon sequestration rate in protected areas such as rainforests will decline by about 40 percent between now and 2100.
History in the making: The outcome of the Paris climate change negotiations
Panel of MIT experts explores the promise and perils of a global agreement.
Sharing climate research and strategies in Paris
MIT events throughout climate talks underscore Institute’s global perspectives and partnerships.
Will the Paris climate summit lead to a cooler planet?
Leading climate economists discuss prospects for a global agreement.
Tackling global change during IAP
MIT graduate students brush up on the fundamentals of climate science and policy.
Sequestration on shaky ground
Study finds a natural impediment to the long-term sequestration of carbon dioxide.