Axios | March 12, 2024
How MIT's new climate center stands out
Knittel told Axios that too often, policy-applicable work lacks incentives for academics
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America's drinking water is under attack, with links back to China, Russia and Iran
"We have demonstrated in our lab how operations, such as a water plant, could be shut down not just for hours or days, but for weeks."
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Author Malia Lazu breaks down the cycle of pushback to DEI efforts
Malia Lazu discussed her new book "From Intention to Impact," current setbacks in DEI efforts, and seven steps to successfully implement DEI."
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James Rhee and Yul Kwon | Reimagining leadership and the social compact
In this podcast, senior lecturer James Rhee discussed the themes and predictions underlying his book, "red helicopter – a parable for our times."
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Biased news can be more dangerous than fake news on social media
"The misinformation flagged by fact-checkers was 46 times less impactful than the unflagged content that encouraged vaccine skepticism."
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How Legos went from humble toy to criminal black market item fueled by L.A. heists
High prices have driven a "big secondary market for Legos." The scarcity of some mini-figures has made them "a great investment."
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A new guide for responsible AI use in higher ed
In a report from MIT SMR Ben Shields said: "Depending on the subject and the faculty member, there may be a different approach and philosophy."
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The star economist: Sweden can become an AI forerunner
"We need to find a way with AI to make jobs more productive so that people can gain a higher expertise in their jobs."
Land | May 11, 2022
Creating Strategic Reserves to Protect Forest Carbon and Reduce Biodiversity Losses in the United States
Many current and proposed forest management actions in the U.S. are not consistent with climate goals. Preserving 30-50% of lands for their carbon, biodiversity, and water is feasible and necessary.
Bulletin of Atomic Scientists | May 9, 2022
Does wood bioenergy help or harm the climate?
Wood emits more CO2 per kilowatt-hour than coal, and forest regrowth takes decades to a century or more – time we do not have to cut emissions enough to avoid the worst harms from climate change.