The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) launched the Climate Grand Challenges to mobilise research on climate problems.
Category: Climate Change
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Achieving Zero Waste
As a response to the climate crisis, communities worldwide advocate for zero-waste, particularly reducing waste to slash emissions.
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New Zealand’s Emissions Reduction Plan Released
The NZ Government released its first Emissions Reduction Plan (ERP) to set out how the country will reduce its short and long-term emissions.
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The Cost of Getting to Net-Zero
What will it cost for governments and companies to reach net-zero, and what are the economic costs to fulfil the net-zero goal?
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Climate Change Action through Tracking Carbon Emissions
Measuring and tracking the carbon emissions of each country or industry is a great tool to see whether climate actions are kept and adequate.
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Is the 1.5°C Global Warming Limit Still Achievable?
Is there still hope to meet the Paris Agreement targets, and how the energy transition will be affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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Reducing Flood Risks with Nature-based Solutions
Read about the probabilistic risk analysis framework and how it can boost the adoption of nature-based solutions to mitigate flood risks.
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Why is Nuclear Power More Attractive Today
Transitioning to a net-zero economy makes small modular nuclear power a feasible, sustainable and reliable solution to replace fossil fuels.
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Climate Adaptation Research Vital in Boosting Climate Change Actions
Research plays a vital role in boosting climate adaptation action. A study identifies three avenues for research.
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Climate Change Causing Heavy Rain in NZ
New Zealand's intense rainfall in 2021 has inundated land areas in the West Coast and Canterbury regions. Climate change is the cause.