Carbon Emissions

Footwear’s (carbon) footprintStudy finds the bulk of shoes’ carbon footprint comes from manufacturing processes.

Living in a material worldReport finds materials manufacturers will likely be unable to meet targets for carbon-emissions reductions by 2050.

The case of the missing gas taxMIT researchers find vehicle efficiency standards are at least six times more costly than a tax on fuel.

Changing with the climateMIT researchers, Massachusetts officials highlight strategies to adapt to climate change.

Researchers reveal strategies for mercury reduction in time for negotiationsMIT, Harvard professors map future trends, reveal ways to reduce mercury levels on eve of final international meeting for mercury control.

Seeing Green: Saving Forests or Food Prices?A growing population and rapid development will put a strain on land used to grow food over the next century. But if reforestation is used to avoid climate change it will create further strain, says a new MIT study.

Getting the price right on climateIMF-MIT study shows immediate — but realistic — actions are needed to confront climate change.