Hurricane threat poised to keep rising, experts warn Penn In the News Inside Climate News Hurricane threat poised to keep rising, experts warn Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that every Celsius degree of warming increases maximum winds in the strongest storm by about 12%, equating to a 40% increase in wind damage. Nathan Wei on renewable energy, fluid mechanics and the shaping of humble engineers Image: Courtesy of Penn Engineering News Nathan Wei on renewable energy, fluid mechanics and the shaping of humble engineers The assistant professor in mechanical engineering and applied mechanics at Penn Engineering aims to make an impact on energy and sustainability, and is committed to mentoring the next generation of problem solvers. Climate expert on Hurricane Milton’s rapid intensification as ‘extreme weather becomes more extreme’ Penn In the News MSNBC Climate expert on Hurricane Milton’s rapid intensification as ‘extreme weather becomes more extreme’ Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that Hurricane Milton's rapid intensification is part of a trend fueled by climate change. With dozens of events, Climate Week 2024 will focus on solutions nocred News With dozens of events, Climate Week 2024 will focus on solutions The fifth Climate Week at Penn, designed to help people find their place in the climate movement, takes place Oct. 14-18. ‘I can’t even find the right adjective’: Hurricane Milton offers a catastrophic reminder Penn In the News The Washington Post ‘I can’t even find the right adjective’: Hurricane Milton offers a catastrophic reminder Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that warmer temperatures provide more energy and moisture to serve as fuel for hurricanes, making them bigger and wetter. Morris Arboretum is building a plant science lab to research and hopefully save native species Penn In the News PhillyVoice Morris Arboretum is building a plant science lab to research and hopefully save native species A new plant science lab at the Morris Arboretum will unlock the genetic keys to sustain native trees and ferns, with remarks from Cindy Skema. Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists say Penn In the News Associated Press Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists say Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that simply discussing ethical guidelines for tinkering with Earth’s atmosphere will make it more likely to occur in the real world, which could have harmful side effects. New report accuses Citibank of funding fossil fuel projects amounting to environmental racism Penn In the News Salon.com New report accuses Citibank of funding fossil fuel projects amounting to environmental racism Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that from an ethical standpoint banks and investment firms should no longer be financing new fossil fuel infrastructure. How is the world working to save biodiversity? Kathleeen Morrison, Fernanda Jiménez, and Julie Ellis present to the Penn community at CLALS. The program was also available to online participants; behind them, Carolina Angel Botero, Emilio Latorre, and Keith Russell present via Zoom.nocred News How is the world working to save biodiversity? A Sept. 18 panel hosted by the Environmental Innovations Initiative and the Center for Latin American and Latinx Studies discussed local and global initiatives. A conversation with Provost John L. Jackson Jr. Provost John L. Jackson Jr.nocred Q&A A conversation with Provost John L. Jackson Jr. In a Q&A with Penn Today, Provost John L. Jackson Jr. reflects on his first year as provost, Penn’s strategic framework In Principle and Practice, and upholding academic independence. Load More
Nathan Wei on renewable energy, fluid mechanics and the shaping of humble engineers Image: Courtesy of Penn Engineering News Nathan Wei on renewable energy, fluid mechanics and the shaping of humble engineers The assistant professor in mechanical engineering and applied mechanics at Penn Engineering aims to make an impact on energy and sustainability, and is committed to mentoring the next generation of problem solvers.
Climate expert on Hurricane Milton’s rapid intensification as ‘extreme weather becomes more extreme’ Penn In the News MSNBC Climate expert on Hurricane Milton’s rapid intensification as ‘extreme weather becomes more extreme’ Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that Hurricane Milton's rapid intensification is part of a trend fueled by climate change. With dozens of events, Climate Week 2024 will focus on solutions nocred News With dozens of events, Climate Week 2024 will focus on solutions The fifth Climate Week at Penn, designed to help people find their place in the climate movement, takes place Oct. 14-18. ‘I can’t even find the right adjective’: Hurricane Milton offers a catastrophic reminder Penn In the News The Washington Post ‘I can’t even find the right adjective’: Hurricane Milton offers a catastrophic reminder Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that warmer temperatures provide more energy and moisture to serve as fuel for hurricanes, making them bigger and wetter. Morris Arboretum is building a plant science lab to research and hopefully save native species Penn In the News PhillyVoice Morris Arboretum is building a plant science lab to research and hopefully save native species A new plant science lab at the Morris Arboretum will unlock the genetic keys to sustain native trees and ferns, with remarks from Cindy Skema. Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists say Penn In the News Associated Press Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists say Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that simply discussing ethical guidelines for tinkering with Earth’s atmosphere will make it more likely to occur in the real world, which could have harmful side effects. New report accuses Citibank of funding fossil fuel projects amounting to environmental racism Penn In the News Salon.com New report accuses Citibank of funding fossil fuel projects amounting to environmental racism Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that from an ethical standpoint banks and investment firms should no longer be financing new fossil fuel infrastructure. How is the world working to save biodiversity? Kathleeen Morrison, Fernanda Jiménez, and Julie Ellis present to the Penn community at CLALS. The program was also available to online participants; behind them, Carolina Angel Botero, Emilio Latorre, and Keith Russell present via Zoom.nocred News How is the world working to save biodiversity? A Sept. 18 panel hosted by the Environmental Innovations Initiative and the Center for Latin American and Latinx Studies discussed local and global initiatives. A conversation with Provost John L. Jackson Jr. Provost John L. Jackson Jr.nocred Q&A A conversation with Provost John L. Jackson Jr. In a Q&A with Penn Today, Provost John L. Jackson Jr. reflects on his first year as provost, Penn’s strategic framework In Principle and Practice, and upholding academic independence. Load More
With dozens of events, Climate Week 2024 will focus on solutions nocred News With dozens of events, Climate Week 2024 will focus on solutions The fifth Climate Week at Penn, designed to help people find their place in the climate movement, takes place Oct. 14-18.
‘I can’t even find the right adjective’: Hurricane Milton offers a catastrophic reminder Penn In the News The Washington Post ‘I can’t even find the right adjective’: Hurricane Milton offers a catastrophic reminder Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that warmer temperatures provide more energy and moisture to serve as fuel for hurricanes, making them bigger and wetter. Morris Arboretum is building a plant science lab to research and hopefully save native species Penn In the News PhillyVoice Morris Arboretum is building a plant science lab to research and hopefully save native species A new plant science lab at the Morris Arboretum will unlock the genetic keys to sustain native trees and ferns, with remarks from Cindy Skema. Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists say Penn In the News Associated Press Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists say Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that simply discussing ethical guidelines for tinkering with Earth’s atmosphere will make it more likely to occur in the real world, which could have harmful side effects. New report accuses Citibank of funding fossil fuel projects amounting to environmental racism Penn In the News Salon.com New report accuses Citibank of funding fossil fuel projects amounting to environmental racism Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that from an ethical standpoint banks and investment firms should no longer be financing new fossil fuel infrastructure. How is the world working to save biodiversity? Kathleeen Morrison, Fernanda Jiménez, and Julie Ellis present to the Penn community at CLALS. The program was also available to online participants; behind them, Carolina Angel Botero, Emilio Latorre, and Keith Russell present via Zoom.nocred News How is the world working to save biodiversity? A Sept. 18 panel hosted by the Environmental Innovations Initiative and the Center for Latin American and Latinx Studies discussed local and global initiatives. A conversation with Provost John L. Jackson Jr. Provost John L. Jackson Jr.nocred Q&A A conversation with Provost John L. Jackson Jr. In a Q&A with Penn Today, Provost John L. Jackson Jr. reflects on his first year as provost, Penn’s strategic framework In Principle and Practice, and upholding academic independence. Load More
Morris Arboretum is building a plant science lab to research and hopefully save native species Penn In the News PhillyVoice Morris Arboretum is building a plant science lab to research and hopefully save native species A new plant science lab at the Morris Arboretum will unlock the genetic keys to sustain native trees and ferns, with remarks from Cindy Skema. Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists say Penn In the News Associated Press Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists say Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that simply discussing ethical guidelines for tinkering with Earth’s atmosphere will make it more likely to occur in the real world, which could have harmful side effects. New report accuses Citibank of funding fossil fuel projects amounting to environmental racism Penn In the News Salon.com New report accuses Citibank of funding fossil fuel projects amounting to environmental racism Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that from an ethical standpoint banks and investment firms should no longer be financing new fossil fuel infrastructure. How is the world working to save biodiversity? Kathleeen Morrison, Fernanda Jiménez, and Julie Ellis present to the Penn community at CLALS. The program was also available to online participants; behind them, Carolina Angel Botero, Emilio Latorre, and Keith Russell present via Zoom.nocred News How is the world working to save biodiversity? A Sept. 18 panel hosted by the Environmental Innovations Initiative and the Center for Latin American and Latinx Studies discussed local and global initiatives. A conversation with Provost John L. Jackson Jr. Provost John L. Jackson Jr.nocred Q&A A conversation with Provost John L. Jackson Jr. In a Q&A with Penn Today, Provost John L. Jackson Jr. reflects on his first year as provost, Penn’s strategic framework In Principle and Practice, and upholding academic independence. Load More
Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists say Penn In the News Associated Press Control the path and power of hurricanes like Milton? Forget it, scientists say Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that simply discussing ethical guidelines for tinkering with Earth’s atmosphere will make it more likely to occur in the real world, which could have harmful side effects. New report accuses Citibank of funding fossil fuel projects amounting to environmental racism Penn In the News Salon.com New report accuses Citibank of funding fossil fuel projects amounting to environmental racism Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that from an ethical standpoint banks and investment firms should no longer be financing new fossil fuel infrastructure. How is the world working to save biodiversity? Kathleeen Morrison, Fernanda Jiménez, and Julie Ellis present to the Penn community at CLALS. The program was also available to online participants; behind them, Carolina Angel Botero, Emilio Latorre, and Keith Russell present via Zoom.nocred News How is the world working to save biodiversity? A Sept. 18 panel hosted by the Environmental Innovations Initiative and the Center for Latin American and Latinx Studies discussed local and global initiatives. A conversation with Provost John L. Jackson Jr. Provost John L. Jackson Jr.nocred Q&A A conversation with Provost John L. Jackson Jr. In a Q&A with Penn Today, Provost John L. Jackson Jr. reflects on his first year as provost, Penn’s strategic framework In Principle and Practice, and upholding academic independence. Load More
New report accuses Citibank of funding fossil fuel projects amounting to environmental racism Penn In the News Salon.com New report accuses Citibank of funding fossil fuel projects amounting to environmental racism Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that from an ethical standpoint banks and investment firms should no longer be financing new fossil fuel infrastructure. How is the world working to save biodiversity? Kathleeen Morrison, Fernanda Jiménez, and Julie Ellis present to the Penn community at CLALS. The program was also available to online participants; behind them, Carolina Angel Botero, Emilio Latorre, and Keith Russell present via Zoom.nocred News How is the world working to save biodiversity? A Sept. 18 panel hosted by the Environmental Innovations Initiative and the Center for Latin American and Latinx Studies discussed local and global initiatives. A conversation with Provost John L. Jackson Jr. Provost John L. Jackson Jr.nocred Q&A A conversation with Provost John L. Jackson Jr. In a Q&A with Penn Today, Provost John L. Jackson Jr. reflects on his first year as provost, Penn’s strategic framework In Principle and Practice, and upholding academic independence.
How is the world working to save biodiversity? Kathleeen Morrison, Fernanda Jiménez, and Julie Ellis present to the Penn community at CLALS. The program was also available to online participants; behind them, Carolina Angel Botero, Emilio Latorre, and Keith Russell present via Zoom.nocred News How is the world working to save biodiversity? A Sept. 18 panel hosted by the Environmental Innovations Initiative and the Center for Latin American and Latinx Studies discussed local and global initiatives.
A conversation with Provost John L. Jackson Jr. Provost John L. Jackson Jr.nocred Q&A A conversation with Provost John L. Jackson Jr. In a Q&A with Penn Today, Provost John L. Jackson Jr. reflects on his first year as provost, Penn’s strategic framework In Principle and Practice, and upholding academic independence.