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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.
Image credits: Satellite imagery of the U.S. West Coast wildfires show parts of Oregon and California blanked by smoke, by the European Space Agency. "What We Know" and "What Can Be Done" illustrations by Rick Pinchera.