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A new study by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has examined the level to which different US states have experienced temperature increases as a result of global warming.

What US states have experienced the steepest temperature increases from global warming?

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A new study by researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has examined the level to which different US states…

Corporate commitment to sustainability high, but governance lags, says MIT

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While corporate commitment to supply chain sustainability is at a ‘record high’, governance gaps and external disruptions are providing a…

A global coalition of countries adopting carbon pricing across four major industrial sectors – iron, steel, aluminium, cement and fertilisers – could reduce emissions by around 1.5% while also generating close to $200 billion in annual public revenue, a study has suggested.

A ‘climate coalition’ in key industrial sectors could reap environmental and financial benefits

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A global coalition of countries adopting carbon pricing across four major industrial sectors – iron, steel, aluminium, cement and fertilisers – could…

MIT researchers propose framework to assess commercial viability of fusion power

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Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have proposed a framework for assessing whether fusion power plants – hailed as a…

While geopolitical shifts and economic uncertainty have impacted businesses around the world, some 85% are continuing to maintain sustainability practices in their supply chain at the same level – or greater – than in recent years, a new MIT study has found.

Most global companies continue to prioritise sustainability in their supply chains, says MIT

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While geopolitical shifts and economic uncertainty have impacted businesses around the world, some 85% of firms are continuing to maintain…

Climate change is likely to reduce the number of satellites that can safely orbit the planet, along with the atmosphere's ability to burn up space junk, a new study by MIT has found.

Climate change could lead to space being clogged with junk

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Climate change is likely to reduce the number of satellites that can safely orbit the planet, along with the atmosphere‘s…

The construction sector needs to urgently adopt a circular economy mindset in order to address the growing amount of waste generated, a new study by the MIT Climate Portal has suggested.

Urgent need for circular economy mindset in the construction sector

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The construction sector needs to urgently adopt a circular economy mindset in order to address the growing amount of waste…