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The Straits Times | Jul 11, 2016
A new study in Journal of Climate shows that burning coal could result in less rainfall and raise water stress in some countries - especially in developing Asia.
The warming effects of burning coal are well known, and studies have shown that using the dirtiest fossil fuel around can cause cooling, too. This is not good news, though. A new study, by Singapore scientists, shows that the cooling could result in less rainfall and raise water stress in some...
News Release
Jul 07, 2016
New approach tracks key factors affecting crop yields, enabling early adaptation
To assess the likely impact of climate change on U.S. agriculture, researchers typically run a combination of climate and crop models that project how yields of maize, wheat and other key crops will change over time. But the suite of models commonly used in these simulations, which account for a...
Commentary
New York Times | Jul 07, 2016
Joint Program Research Associate Howard Herzog makes the case for carbon capture and sequestration
To adequately address climate change concerns, we will need to radically alter our energy systems to eliminate practically all carbon dioxide emissions. In analyzing the different technology options, the important measure of comparison is how much emissions reductions can be achieved and at what...
Around Campus
MIT News | Jun 30, 2016
Scientists at MIT and elsewhere have identified the “first fingerprints of healing” of the Antarctic ozone layer, published today in the journal Science.
Around Campus
MIT News | Jun 24, 2016
Around the world, scientists are observing evidence of climate change — record high temperatures, rising sea levels, and melting ice sheets. But new research from MIT’s...
In The News
MIT News | Jun 20, 2016
New research may explain why sea temperatures around Antarctica haven’t risen as much as surface temperatures around the globe
Around the globe, ocean surface temperatures have been rising due to global warming, but the seas around Antarctica haven’t changed much. Now, researchers may have discovered why.
News Release • China Energy & Climate Project
MIT News | Jun 20, 2016
Study: China could go big on wind power — if it adjusts its grid operations
China has an opportunity to massively increase its use of wind power — if it properly integrates wind into its existing power system, according to a newly published MIT study.
In The News
Washington Post | Jun 20, 2016
MIT Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences Professor Kerry Emanuel comments on the potential climate change implications of the anticipated opening of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Watts Bar reactor, which is expected to generate enough electricity to power 650,000 homes.
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MIT News | Jun 14, 2016
MIT researchers demonstrate new approach to designing location-specific emissions-control measures
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Voice of America | Jun 07, 2016
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed support for the enactment of the Paris climate agreement this year in a meeting Tuesday at the White House. Support for the agreement falls short of a commitment to ratify that U.S. President Barack Obama had been hoping for.