Topic
Ozone
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Scientists discover the source of new CFC emissions
Despite global phase-out, the ozone-depleting chemical is still in production in eastern China.
May 23, 2019 -
New threat to ozone recovery
Study finds chloroform emissions, on the rise in East Asia, could delay ozone recovery by up to eight years.
December 20, 2018 -
Monitoring the atmosphere, changing the world
The AGAGE network celebrates 40 years of measuring ozone-depleting and climate-warming gases.
October 31, 2018 -
A brief history of environmental successes
Susan Solomon's John H. Carlson Lecture examines past environmental challenges in the context of today's fight against climate change.
November 9, 2017 -
Susan Solomon awarded the Royal Society's Bakerian Medal
Professor of atmospheric chemistry honored for her contributions to atmospheric science.
July 18, 2017 -
Tackling air pollution in China
Combining climate policy and vehicle emissions standards could pack a one-two punch.
May 17, 2017 -
Modeling the unequal benefits of U.S. environmental policy
New toolset evaluates economic impacts of ozone reduction policies for nine income groups.
February 15, 2017 -
Explained: Greenhouse gases
Carbon dioxide isn’t the only one that matters, and the gases vary widely in potency and duration.
January 30, 2017 -
Forecasting temperature extremes with ozone
MIT study finds that springtime ozone levels are good predictors of summertime temperatures in the Southern Hemisphere.
May 27, 2014 -
An Arctic ozone hole? Not quite
MIT researchers find that the extremes in Antarctic ozone holes have not been matched in the Arctic.
April 14, 2014 -
Little-studied manmade gases have big warming potential
MIT researchers, as part of an international team, examine the total warming impact of 25 major synthetic greenhouse gases.
April 10, 2014 -
Clearing the air
Atmospheric chemist Susan Solomon finds hope in past environmental challenges.
November 5, 2012