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Yes, it’s raining more than usual—and climate change and El Niño are two reasons why
Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences explains how human-caused warming from fossil fuel burning is impacting rain patterns and persistent weather extremes.
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Mackenzie Scott has given 17 nonprofits $97 million in the first half of 2023
Katherina Rosqueta of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that there has always been a certain amount of tension and debate surrounding transparency and privacy in the philanthropy world.
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By stalling on RGGI, here’s what Pa. residents are missing
A study from the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design estimates that the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative could help Pennsylvania reduce CO2 emissions by 225 million tons between 2020 and 2030.
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Unlimited vacation can save companies billions. But is it a bad deal for workers?
Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School estimates that the national sum of money carried by companies in liability for workers’ unused vacation days is about $224 billion.
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After COVID placed her in spotlight, scientist behind mRNA vaccines, in Hong Kong for award, voices hope technology can treat other conditions
A profile on Katalin Karikó of the Perelman School of Medicine examines her tumultuous research journey, her accomplishments with mRNA vaccines, and her view on Hong Kong’s bid to become a biotech hub.
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Even Republicans like Richard Nixon were once champions of the environment. What happened?
Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that climate warming had been muted by sulphate aerosol pollution, but that the science was well-known enough to anticipate more warming given the continuation of fossil fuel burning.
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Rising money flows, fueled by record migration, prop up autocrats
Angel Alvarado of the School of Arts & Sciences says that remittances from abroad are crucial for the survival of Venezuelans under the autocratic and bankrupt government of President Nicolás Maduro.
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Josh Hawley’s partly right about manliness—but aggression can lead to sexual assault
In an Op-Ed, Susan B. Sorenson of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that young men should receive intervention and guidance to reduce the risk of campus sexual assault.
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Students have already begun landing internships for summer 2024
David Ross of Career Services says that finance internships generally start recruiting early, with financial services being the sector that changes the most from year to year.
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Former Penn football coach Al Bagnoli announces retirement
Al Bagnoli coached 23 seasons at Penn, where he’s the all-time winningest coach in program history, before taking the helm at Columbia in 2015.