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How plants ‘hedge their bets’ for better reproductive outcomes

Penn biologists reveal how plants respond to seasonal flowering cues while protecting the stem cells at their growing tip, enabling continuous reproduction in changing environments.

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How interdisciplinary teaching becomes climate action

Penn graduate students are learning that net zero is a systems challenge requiring fluency across disciplines, and why interdisciplinary teaching is climate action—including how it builds the human capital the clean energy transition demands.

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When will the big nor’easters return? Boston in midst of second-longest streak without hefty snowfalls.

Research from Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences shows how strong nor’easters are becoming stronger.

30.7 inches of snow fell in Philly on this week in 1996. Don’t bet against an encore some winter soon

Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences published a paper about warmer sea temperatures influencing snowstorms.

How climate change affects migration

Fourth-year philosophy major Mia McElhatton is investigating the effects of climate change on how people move from place to place.

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Home insurance costs are up 150% in one part of California. This map shows premiums by county

Benjamin Keys of the Wharton School says climate change is making insuring homes riskier and more expensive.

UN says world must jointly tackle issues of climate change, pollution, biodiversity and land loss

Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences welcomes a recent UN climate report’s emphasis on tackling issues across governments and society.

Penn International Climate Observatory publishes 2026 Global Climate Trends Report

The Global Climate Trends Report addresses the question “In the coming 12 to 60 months, what decisions and strategies enable the transition to sustainable energy systems and societal and ecological resilience?”

Bringing COP30 from Brazil into Penn classrooms

Penn Carey Law professors Bill Burke-White and Ken Kulak attended COP30, this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference, and incorporated their experiences into their International Climate Change and Energy Law and Climate Change courses.

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College Hall in daylight in autumn surrounded by fall foliage.

Measurable progress in campus sustainability goals

An FY25 progress report highlights achievements on the goals of the University's Climate & Sustainability Action Plan 4.0 on campus and beyond.

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How plants ‘hedge their bets’ for better reproductive outcomes

How interdisciplinary teaching becomes climate action

When will the big nor’easters return? Boston in midst of second-longest streak without hefty snowfalls.

30.7 inches of snow fell in Philly on this week in 1996. Don’t bet against an encore some winter soon

How climate change affects migration

Home insurance costs are up 150% in one part of California. This map shows premiums by county

UN says world must jointly tackle issues of climate change, pollution, biodiversity and land loss

Penn International Climate Observatory publishes 2026 Global Climate Trends Report

Bringing COP30 from Brazil into Penn classrooms

Measurable progress in campus sustainability goals