Economics
Research talk: Causal ML and business
Using machine learning for causal inference can, in a subset of cases with rich data, replicate results from A/B experimentation. For other cases, like identifying the “average treatment effect for compliers” ML offers more limited…
Research talk: When climate is everything, all systems must change
Curbing carbon pollution to halt warming at 1.5 degrees and adapt to climate impacts requires recalibrating our financial system to support energy, transport, and food systems transitions. Current prices, from carbon to energy to food,…
Panel: Innovative solutions and frontier technology for carbon neutralization from different angles
In this panel, we’ll share insights on carbon-negative innovation technologies and cutting-edge research from different perspectives, including public policy, earth science, environmental science, and computer science. We’ll also discuss how to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, inspire…
Keynote: Building a net-zero future together
At Microsoft, we fully believe the world needs to create a net-zero carbon economy by the year 2050. This is a broad problem—a truly planet-sized challenge—that the world needs to attack with a sense of…
Closing remarks: Research for Carbon Negative
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Research talk: Getting to net zero safely
Climate models are fundamental to understanding climate change and anticipating its risks. They provide the basis for predicting impacts, guiding adaptation decisions, and setting mitigation targets. But society now needs more detailed and precise information…
Research talk: Nexus between climate change and energy policy: Lessons from California
Evidence of climate change is becoming clear. While I was Chair of the California Energy Commission, we developed California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment. Among other things it warned of a hotter and drier time in…
Research talk: Sustainable energy for all and the role of innovation
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