Pathways to a low-carbon future
A new study looks at how the global energy mix could change over the next 20 years.
Mark Dwortzan | Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change | Jan. 9, 2020 | mit~5 mins
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Taking the carbon out of construction with engineered wood
Substituting lumber for materials such as cement and steel could cut building emissions and costs.
Mark Dwortzan | Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change | Dec. 11, 2019 | mit~4 mins
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MIT Energy Initiative report charts pathways for sustainable personal transportation
Technological innovations, policies, and behavioral changes will all be needed to reach Paris climate agreement targets.
Kathryn Luu | MIT Energy Initiative | Nov. 19, 2019 | mit~10 mins
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Greener and fairer: Balancing pollution, energy prices, and household income
New research looks at how environmental taxes can work for everyone, in Spain and beyond.
Mark Dwortzan | Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change | Sept. 25, 2019 | mit~4 mins
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Shift to renewable electricity a win-win at statewide level
MIT research finds health savings from cleaner air exceed policy costs.
Mark Dwortzan | Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change | Aug. 14, 2019 | mit~5 mins
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Lowering emissions without breaking the bank
New research provides a look at how India could meet its climate targets while maintaining economic growth
Mark Dwortzan | Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change | July 31, 2019 | mit~5 mins
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Health effects of China’s climate policy extend across Pacific
Improved air quality in China could prevent nearly 2,000 premature deaths in the U.S.
Mark Dwortzan | Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change | July 29, 2019 | mit~4 mins
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Pathways to a low-carbon China
Study projects a key role for carbon capture and storage.
Mark Dwortzan | Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change | July 8, 2019 | mit~5 mins
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Scientists discover the source of new CFC emissions
Despite global phase-out, the ozone-depleting chemical is still in production in eastern China.
Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change | May 23, 2019 | mit~7 mins
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Study: For low-income countries, climate action pays off by 2050
Economic benefits of mitigation arrive much sooner than previously thought.
Mark Dwortzan | MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change | May 1, 2019 | mit~5 mins
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