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Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate Change
Susan Solomon Group
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Graduate student Peidong Wang wins the best oral presentation award by an early career scientist at the Stratospheric Processes And their Role in Climate (SPARC) general assembly.
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Scientific Achievement Judges Special Commendation
Nature Awards,
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The 35th anniversary of the Montreal Protocol celebrated on the front page of USAtoday (with quotes from Susan Solomon)
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USA Today, by Kyle Bagenstose
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The Jerusalem Post's 50 Most Influential Jews of 2021
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The Jerusalem Post
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The Future of Life Award, awarded to Susan Solomon
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The Future of Life Institute
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The Carl-Gustaf Rossby Award, won by Megan Lickley
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MIT PAOC
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The Jerusalem Post's 50 Most Influential Jews of 2021
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The Jerusalem Post
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EPA should protect America's children by further revisions of the Lead and Copper Rule
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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, by Shashank Agarwal, Kaylee McCormack, Susan Solomon
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Susan Solomon, scholar of atmospheric chemistry and environmental policy, delivers Killian Lecture
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MIT News, by Alison Gold
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Ozone-depleting chemicals may spend less time in the atmosphere than previously thought.
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MIT News, by Jennifer Chu // Full Article - Nature Communications
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Three leading women in science share the highlight of their careers.
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Nature Index, by Shipra // Nature Index
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Study predicts the oceans will start emitting ozone-depleting CFCs
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MIT News, by Jennifer Chu
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Susan Solomon awarded the NAS Award for Chemistry in Service to Society
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National Academy of Sciences // Press Release - NAS
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Experts reveal major holes in international ozone treaty
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Newswise.com, by University of Sussex // Full article - Nature Communications
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Susan Solomon earns Killian Award, MIT's highest faculty honor
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MIT News Office, by Jennifer Chu
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COVID-19 and the Doomsday Clock: Managing Global Risks
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Statement by the Science and Security Board of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists; Professor Solomon is a member of the board
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Emissions of Several ozone-depleting chemicals are larger than expected
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MIT News Office, by Jennifer Chu
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A Distinguished Career in Atmospheric Discovery and Policy
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EAPS News, by Kate S. Petersen
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A brief history of environmental successes
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EAPS News, by Helen Hill
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Experts urge "full speed ahead" on climate action
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MIT News Office, by David L. Chandler
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