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Fast Forward: MIT’s Climate Action Plan for the Decade
Read about the nearly 40 actions MIT is taking to help decarbonize the global economy by 2050. Accelerated research into breakthrough innovations is just the beginning, as all of MIT mobilizes to take on the challenge of our time.
What We Know About Climate Change
The science is clear: the Earth’s climate is changing faster today than ever before in the history of our species – and human actions are the main reason why. If global warming goes on unchecked, we leave ourselves open to severe risks. Read More
What Can Be Done About Climate Change
The world needs to soon level off – and then decrease – the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Great progress can be made with the technologies we have today. But to take on the hardest challenges in addressing climate change, we urgently need new solutions. Read More
Today I Learned: Climate Podcast
Climate change is confusing. This MIT podcast breaks down the science, technologies, and policies behind climate change, how it’s impacting us, and what our society can do about it. Each quick episode gives you the what, why, and how on climate change — from real scientists — to help us all make informed decisions for our future. See all episodes
Explainers
Short, science-based introductions to key climate change topics, written by MIT faculty and researchers.
"What We Know" and "What Can Be Done" illustrations by Rick Pinchera.