Episode

An economist’s guide to climate change

Podcast: Ask MIT Climate
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Duration seconds: 911
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Summary

Solutions to climate change, like building clean energy, come with a price tag. But unchecked warming also brings serious costs. As we make investments to rein in our climate pollution, how should we weigh costs and benefits?