MITx course injects science into the global warming debate
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Bigger storms ahead
With global warming, a study finds, tropical cyclones may become more frequent and intense.
Changing with the climate
MIT researchers, Massachusetts officials highlight strategies to adapt to climate change.
At MIT, Dalai Lama calls for better stewardship of Earth’s resources
Tibetan Buddhist leader urges a more enlightened view of self-interest in remarks at MIT conference.
Facing the facts about our changing climate
MIT researchers join Boston Globe panel in weighing climate risks and resolutions.
‘Storm of the Century?’ Try ‘Storm of the Decade’
With climate change, today’s ‘100-year floods’ may happen every three to 20 years, according to new research.
The cost of tropical cyclones
New model finds climate change could expose North America, East Asia and the Caribbean to costly hurricane damage.
Wind, war and weathermen
How a Swedish bon vivant let MIT introduce modern meteorology to America — just in time to help the Allies win World War II.
Moving climate change regulation forward
U.S. chief climate negotiator, MIT panel examine the science and policy of global warming.
More hurricanes in greener seas?
Research suggests ocean color is linked to formation, movement of tropical cyclones
Hurricanes’ effects on ocean temperature revisited
Mixing of ocean layers by tropical cyclones may have less effect on climate than previously thought, new research reveals.
Ancient hurricanes
Intense hurricane activity millions of years ago may have caused and sustained warmer climate conditions, new research suggests