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Why animals are a critical part of forest carbon absorption

An MIT study shows decreases in seed-dispersing animals can lead to a major reduction in forest carbon absorption.
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Critical Technologies and Minerals Resilience Request for Proposals (RFP)

The Office of the Vice President for Energy and Climate seeks innovative, creative, and translation-oriented ideas for building resilient critical minerals supply chains from MIT PIs. 

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Study shows how a common fertilizer ingredient benefits plants

The findings could enable new ways to increase plants’ resilience to UV stress and enhance seedling growth.
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VAMO proposes an alternative to architectural permanence

A project at the Venice Biennale showcases biodegradable materials and structural systems using tension and compression.
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Global Climate Policy Project Working Group on Climate Coalitions releases interim report

The interim report is titled "Building a Climate Coalition: Aligning Carbon Pricing, Trade, and Development." This work was supported by the Climate Project at MIT. 

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Evelyn Wang: A new energy source at MIT

MIT’s first vice president for energy and climate is working to accelerate research and development toward transformational solutions.
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