Can financial disclosure of climate risk accelerate climate action?
Online panel discussion hosted by MIT explores best practices for mitigating climate-related risk.
April 16, 2020 • ~10 min
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Half of U.S. deaths related to air pollution are linked to out-of-state emissions
Study tracks pollution from state to state in the 48 contiguous United States.
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Study: State-level adoption of renewable energy standards saves money and lives
MIT researchers review renewable energy and carbon pricing policies as states consider repealing or relaxing renewable portfolio standards.
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Pathways to a low-carbon future
A new study looks at how the global energy mix could change over the next 20 years.
Jan. 9, 2020 • ~5 min
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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.
Dec. 11, 2019 • ~4 min
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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.
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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.
Sept. 25, 2019 • ~4 min
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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.
Aug. 14, 2019 • ~5 min
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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
July 31, 2019 • ~5 min
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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.
July 29, 2019 • ~4 min
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