The Paris Climate Pact Is Likely to Fail—So Let’s Do More
A study from the University of Washington, based on historic emissions and economics, suggests that there’s a 5 percent chance of the world meeting the agreed target of a 2 °C temperature rise by 2100. (The aspirational goal of 1.5 °C? That stands a 1 percent chance.) But as John Sterman from the MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative tells the Guardian: “This study should not be taken as evidence that nothing can be done ... aggressive policies are urgently needed."
Keep Reading
Most Popular
Large language models can do jaw-dropping things. But nobody knows exactly why.
And that's a problem. Figuring it out is one of the biggest scientific puzzles of our time and a crucial step towards controlling more powerful future models.
The problem with plug-in hybrids? Their drivers.
Plug-in hybrids are often sold as a transition to EVs, but new data from Europe shows we’re still underestimating the emissions they produce.
How scientists traced a mysterious covid case back to six toilets
When wastewater surveillance turns into a hunt for a single infected individual, the ethics get tricky.
Google DeepMind’s new generative model makes Super Mario–like games from scratch
Genie learns how to control games by watching hours and hours of video. It could help train next-gen robots too.
Stay connected
Get the latest updates from
MIT Technology Review
Discover special offers, top stories, upcoming events, and more.