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Returning from Climate Week NYC and an exciting MIT Innovation Showcase, energy is high here at the MIT CPC. Here's what we're thinking about:
-COP 30 and MIT’s contributions to policy advice for decarbonizing the buildings sector
-An idea for a new global climate coalition that could speed up emissions reductions without significant impacts on commodity costs (see Global Climate Policy Project below)
-New MIT research that offers policy solutions to lower the costs of climate change for US households (see Inequality of Inaction below)
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Sincerely,
Bethany Patten, Executive Director, MIT Climate Policy Center
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| Scholar, Study & Statistic -- Professor Catherine Wolfram's Quick Picks |
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Americans already face high costs (up to $570 per household every year) and increased mortality risks due to climate change, with low-income households hit the hardest. Certain policies may help.
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| Global Climate Policy Project Unveils Roadmap for Climate Coalition |
An international group of researchers, including MIT Professor Catherine Wolfram, propose a path for countries willing to align carbon pricing, avert trade frictions, and unlock $200 billion in annual revenues.
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En-ROADS Climate Action Simulation: A Tool for Motivating Evidence-Based Action |
A new analysis demonstrates that participants show gains in climate knowledge and engagement, sustained over 6 months, and foster real-world actions.
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“Residential retail electricity prices are set with basically a lag,” says Professor Christopher Knittel, noting that current policies will be felt after the midterms.
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