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Scientific American | Jan 25, 2016
What does global warming mean for extreme snowfall?
Andrea Thompson | Climate Central
In case you haven’t heard, Washington, D.C., and other parts of the Mid-Atlantic region, are about to get walloped by a ...
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The Economist | Jan 14, 2016
The largest hydroelectric project in Africa has so far produced only discord
The Economist
WHEN Egyptian politicians discussed sabotaging the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in 2013, they naturally assumed it was a private meeting. But amid all the scheming, and with a big chuckle, Muhammad Morsi, then president, informed his colleagues that their discussion was...
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MIT News | Jan 04, 2016
Benefits from international regulations may double those of domestic policy
Commentary • China Energy & Climate Project
The Conversation | Dec 16, 2015
Research universities and nongovernmental organizations have an important role to play in helping countries reach their goals
Valerie Karplus and Michael Davidson | MIT Joint Program
After two weeks of negotiations, the Paris climate talks that ended on December 12 delivered the foundations of a post...
In The News • China Energy & Climate Project
MIT News | Dec 14, 2015
MIT events throughout climate talks underscore Institute's global perspectives and partnerships
Commentary • China Energy & Climate Project
ChinaFAQs | Dec 14, 2015
How China's international and domestic policy positions reinforce each other
Posted by Michael Davidson and Valerie Karplus on Dec 11, 2015
From the Paris Climate Negotiations
National goal-setting—an expected key outcome from the Paris climate talks currently underway—is a common fixture of policy-making in China and...
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MIT News | Dec 07, 2015
Faculty and students from the Program in Atmospheres, Oceans and Climate visited our nation's capital to build relationships with policymakers on both sides of the aisle.
Cassie Martin | Oceans at MIT
Navigating the current U.S. political climate can be tricky business, especially when it comes to science policy. With Congress divided more than ever on numerous important issues, including climate change, it’s important for legislators to have access to...
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MIT News | Dec 07, 2015
MIT Water Summit presents insights, innovations and solutions to protect our world’s most abundant natural resource
Kelsey Damrad | Civil and Environmental Engineering
Amid a changing climate, population growth, rapid development, and pervasive urbanization, an unprecedented threat to the world’s food and water supply is more apparent than ever before. In fact, it is predicted that 70 percent...
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CNN | Nov 24, 2015
Includes commentary by John Reilly and climate change calculator based on methodology co-developed by Adam Schlosser
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MIT News | Nov 10, 2015
Former executive director of MIT Energy Initiative describes roadmap for averting devastating climate change.
David L. Chandler | MIT News Office
Melanie Kenderdine, as the first executive director of the MIT Energy Initiative (MITEI), helped to launch an international program to increase women’s participation and leadership in the energy field called ...