Stop the doom. We failed to prevent climate change—but we will decide how bad it’ll get USA Today Stop the doom. We failed to prevent climate change—but we will decide how bad it’ll get In an Op-Ed, Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that climate doom and denial can lead people down a path of disengagement, benefiting fossil fuel interests that profit from climate inaction. Earth’s ‘fragile moment’ with Michael Mann, latest on Irizarry police shooting WHYY (Philadelphia) Earth’s ‘fragile moment’ with Michael Mann, latest on Irizarry police shooting Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses what can be done to slow the warming of the planet and the politics that get in the way. Yes, there was global warming in prehistoric times. But nothing in millions of years compares with what we see today Los Angeles Times Yes, there was global warming in prehistoric times. But nothing in millions of years compares with what we see today Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences writes that we can avoid a catastrophic trajectory for our global climate if we reduce carbon emissions substantially during the next decade. The summer that reality caught up to climate fiction Gizmodo The summer that reality caught up to climate fiction Parrish Bergquist of the School of Arts & Sciences says that there is evidence that experiencing hot weather firsthand can have an effect on people’s concern about climate change. Why September’s record-warm temperatures have scientists so worried The Washington Post Why September’s record-warm temperatures have scientists so worried Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that, with El Niño expected to strengthen, more heat will be released from the ocean and trapped by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The crisis of climate-driven extinction From left: Erol Akçay, associate professor of biology in the School of Arts & Sciences; Michael Mann, Presidential Distinguished Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science in the School of Arts & Sciences, with a secondary appointment in the Annenberg School for Communication; Zinta Zommers, humanitarian affairs officer with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and served as the Wolk Visiting Fellow (2021-22) and a Visiting Fellow (2022-23) at the Perry World House; and Simon Richter, professor of Germanic languages and literatures, a Perry World House faculty fellow, a faculty fellow of Penn Institute of Urban Research, and a faculty advisory board member of the Water Center at Penn. (Image: Courtesy of Gabrielle Szcepanek) The crisis of climate-driven extinction In a session moderated by Simon Richter, panelists Erol Akçay, Michael Mann, and Zinta Zommers discussed the impact of climate change on efforts to conserve biological diversity. A climate scientist on how to recognize the new climate change denial Vox.com A climate scientist on how to recognize the new climate change denial Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences shares his experience fighting climate denialism and the new tactics that have emerged from the fossil fuel industry and the groups it supports. Deans of health schools discuss climate change in their fields Kathy D. Morrison, faculty lead for the Environmental Innovations Initiative; Andrew M. Hoffman, dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine; Antonia M. Villarruel, dean of the School of Nursing; Farah Hussain, representing the dean of the Perelman School of Medicine; Sara S. Bachman, dean of School of Social Policy and Practice; Mark Wolff, dean of the School of Dental Medicine; and Julian Fisher, director of Oral and Planetary Health Policies in Penn Dental, sit onstage for a Climate Week discussion on climate and health. (Image: Tommy Leonardi) Deans of health schools discuss climate change in their fields Deans and leaders from the schools of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dental Medicine, Nursing, and Social Policy & Practice discussed climate and health at a Climate Week event. A call for less talk and more action on luxury emissions Image: Courtesy of Penn Carey Law Journal A call for less talk and more action on luxury emissions Shelley Welton, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Law and Energy Policy at Penn Carey Law and the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, argues for a luxury emissions tax that would focus on grossly excessive personal carbon emissions. Climate change “undoubtedly” played a role in Libyan floods that killed over 11,000 people: experts Salon.com Climate change “undoubtedly” played a role in Libyan floods that killed over 11,000 people: experts Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that human-caused climate change is favoring stalled weather systems that remain in place for longer periods of time, leading to more persistent heat and flooding events. Load More
Earth’s ‘fragile moment’ with Michael Mann, latest on Irizarry police shooting WHYY (Philadelphia) Earth’s ‘fragile moment’ with Michael Mann, latest on Irizarry police shooting Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses what can be done to slow the warming of the planet and the politics that get in the way. Yes, there was global warming in prehistoric times. But nothing in millions of years compares with what we see today Los Angeles Times Yes, there was global warming in prehistoric times. But nothing in millions of years compares with what we see today Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences writes that we can avoid a catastrophic trajectory for our global climate if we reduce carbon emissions substantially during the next decade. The summer that reality caught up to climate fiction Gizmodo The summer that reality caught up to climate fiction Parrish Bergquist of the School of Arts & Sciences says that there is evidence that experiencing hot weather firsthand can have an effect on people’s concern about climate change. Why September’s record-warm temperatures have scientists so worried The Washington Post Why September’s record-warm temperatures have scientists so worried Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that, with El Niño expected to strengthen, more heat will be released from the ocean and trapped by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The crisis of climate-driven extinction From left: Erol Akçay, associate professor of biology in the School of Arts & Sciences; Michael Mann, Presidential Distinguished Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science in the School of Arts & Sciences, with a secondary appointment in the Annenberg School for Communication; Zinta Zommers, humanitarian affairs officer with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and served as the Wolk Visiting Fellow (2021-22) and a Visiting Fellow (2022-23) at the Perry World House; and Simon Richter, professor of Germanic languages and literatures, a Perry World House faculty fellow, a faculty fellow of Penn Institute of Urban Research, and a faculty advisory board member of the Water Center at Penn. (Image: Courtesy of Gabrielle Szcepanek) The crisis of climate-driven extinction In a session moderated by Simon Richter, panelists Erol Akçay, Michael Mann, and Zinta Zommers discussed the impact of climate change on efforts to conserve biological diversity. A climate scientist on how to recognize the new climate change denial Vox.com A climate scientist on how to recognize the new climate change denial Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences shares his experience fighting climate denialism and the new tactics that have emerged from the fossil fuel industry and the groups it supports. Deans of health schools discuss climate change in their fields Kathy D. Morrison, faculty lead for the Environmental Innovations Initiative; Andrew M. Hoffman, dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine; Antonia M. Villarruel, dean of the School of Nursing; Farah Hussain, representing the dean of the Perelman School of Medicine; Sara S. Bachman, dean of School of Social Policy and Practice; Mark Wolff, dean of the School of Dental Medicine; and Julian Fisher, director of Oral and Planetary Health Policies in Penn Dental, sit onstage for a Climate Week discussion on climate and health. (Image: Tommy Leonardi) Deans of health schools discuss climate change in their fields Deans and leaders from the schools of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dental Medicine, Nursing, and Social Policy & Practice discussed climate and health at a Climate Week event. A call for less talk and more action on luxury emissions Image: Courtesy of Penn Carey Law Journal A call for less talk and more action on luxury emissions Shelley Welton, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Law and Energy Policy at Penn Carey Law and the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, argues for a luxury emissions tax that would focus on grossly excessive personal carbon emissions. Climate change “undoubtedly” played a role in Libyan floods that killed over 11,000 people: experts Salon.com Climate change “undoubtedly” played a role in Libyan floods that killed over 11,000 people: experts Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that human-caused climate change is favoring stalled weather systems that remain in place for longer periods of time, leading to more persistent heat and flooding events. Load More
Yes, there was global warming in prehistoric times. But nothing in millions of years compares with what we see today Los Angeles Times Yes, there was global warming in prehistoric times. But nothing in millions of years compares with what we see today Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences writes that we can avoid a catastrophic trajectory for our global climate if we reduce carbon emissions substantially during the next decade. The summer that reality caught up to climate fiction Gizmodo The summer that reality caught up to climate fiction Parrish Bergquist of the School of Arts & Sciences says that there is evidence that experiencing hot weather firsthand can have an effect on people’s concern about climate change. Why September’s record-warm temperatures have scientists so worried The Washington Post Why September’s record-warm temperatures have scientists so worried Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that, with El Niño expected to strengthen, more heat will be released from the ocean and trapped by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The crisis of climate-driven extinction From left: Erol Akçay, associate professor of biology in the School of Arts & Sciences; Michael Mann, Presidential Distinguished Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science in the School of Arts & Sciences, with a secondary appointment in the Annenberg School for Communication; Zinta Zommers, humanitarian affairs officer with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and served as the Wolk Visiting Fellow (2021-22) and a Visiting Fellow (2022-23) at the Perry World House; and Simon Richter, professor of Germanic languages and literatures, a Perry World House faculty fellow, a faculty fellow of Penn Institute of Urban Research, and a faculty advisory board member of the Water Center at Penn. (Image: Courtesy of Gabrielle Szcepanek) The crisis of climate-driven extinction In a session moderated by Simon Richter, panelists Erol Akçay, Michael Mann, and Zinta Zommers discussed the impact of climate change on efforts to conserve biological diversity. A climate scientist on how to recognize the new climate change denial Vox.com A climate scientist on how to recognize the new climate change denial Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences shares his experience fighting climate denialism and the new tactics that have emerged from the fossil fuel industry and the groups it supports. Deans of health schools discuss climate change in their fields Kathy D. Morrison, faculty lead for the Environmental Innovations Initiative; Andrew M. Hoffman, dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine; Antonia M. Villarruel, dean of the School of Nursing; Farah Hussain, representing the dean of the Perelman School of Medicine; Sara S. Bachman, dean of School of Social Policy and Practice; Mark Wolff, dean of the School of Dental Medicine; and Julian Fisher, director of Oral and Planetary Health Policies in Penn Dental, sit onstage for a Climate Week discussion on climate and health. (Image: Tommy Leonardi) Deans of health schools discuss climate change in their fields Deans and leaders from the schools of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dental Medicine, Nursing, and Social Policy & Practice discussed climate and health at a Climate Week event. A call for less talk and more action on luxury emissions Image: Courtesy of Penn Carey Law Journal A call for less talk and more action on luxury emissions Shelley Welton, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Law and Energy Policy at Penn Carey Law and the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, argues for a luxury emissions tax that would focus on grossly excessive personal carbon emissions. Climate change “undoubtedly” played a role in Libyan floods that killed over 11,000 people: experts Salon.com Climate change “undoubtedly” played a role in Libyan floods that killed over 11,000 people: experts Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that human-caused climate change is favoring stalled weather systems that remain in place for longer periods of time, leading to more persistent heat and flooding events. Load More
The summer that reality caught up to climate fiction Gizmodo The summer that reality caught up to climate fiction Parrish Bergquist of the School of Arts & Sciences says that there is evidence that experiencing hot weather firsthand can have an effect on people’s concern about climate change. Why September’s record-warm temperatures have scientists so worried The Washington Post Why September’s record-warm temperatures have scientists so worried Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that, with El Niño expected to strengthen, more heat will be released from the ocean and trapped by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The crisis of climate-driven extinction From left: Erol Akçay, associate professor of biology in the School of Arts & Sciences; Michael Mann, Presidential Distinguished Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science in the School of Arts & Sciences, with a secondary appointment in the Annenberg School for Communication; Zinta Zommers, humanitarian affairs officer with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and served as the Wolk Visiting Fellow (2021-22) and a Visiting Fellow (2022-23) at the Perry World House; and Simon Richter, professor of Germanic languages and literatures, a Perry World House faculty fellow, a faculty fellow of Penn Institute of Urban Research, and a faculty advisory board member of the Water Center at Penn. (Image: Courtesy of Gabrielle Szcepanek) The crisis of climate-driven extinction In a session moderated by Simon Richter, panelists Erol Akçay, Michael Mann, and Zinta Zommers discussed the impact of climate change on efforts to conserve biological diversity. A climate scientist on how to recognize the new climate change denial Vox.com A climate scientist on how to recognize the new climate change denial Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences shares his experience fighting climate denialism and the new tactics that have emerged from the fossil fuel industry and the groups it supports. Deans of health schools discuss climate change in their fields Kathy D. Morrison, faculty lead for the Environmental Innovations Initiative; Andrew M. Hoffman, dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine; Antonia M. Villarruel, dean of the School of Nursing; Farah Hussain, representing the dean of the Perelman School of Medicine; Sara S. Bachman, dean of School of Social Policy and Practice; Mark Wolff, dean of the School of Dental Medicine; and Julian Fisher, director of Oral and Planetary Health Policies in Penn Dental, sit onstage for a Climate Week discussion on climate and health. (Image: Tommy Leonardi) Deans of health schools discuss climate change in their fields Deans and leaders from the schools of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dental Medicine, Nursing, and Social Policy & Practice discussed climate and health at a Climate Week event. A call for less talk and more action on luxury emissions Image: Courtesy of Penn Carey Law Journal A call for less talk and more action on luxury emissions Shelley Welton, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Law and Energy Policy at Penn Carey Law and the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, argues for a luxury emissions tax that would focus on grossly excessive personal carbon emissions. Climate change “undoubtedly” played a role in Libyan floods that killed over 11,000 people: experts Salon.com Climate change “undoubtedly” played a role in Libyan floods that killed over 11,000 people: experts Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that human-caused climate change is favoring stalled weather systems that remain in place for longer periods of time, leading to more persistent heat and flooding events. Load More
Why September’s record-warm temperatures have scientists so worried The Washington Post Why September’s record-warm temperatures have scientists so worried Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that, with El Niño expected to strengthen, more heat will be released from the ocean and trapped by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. The crisis of climate-driven extinction From left: Erol Akçay, associate professor of biology in the School of Arts & Sciences; Michael Mann, Presidential Distinguished Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science in the School of Arts & Sciences, with a secondary appointment in the Annenberg School for Communication; Zinta Zommers, humanitarian affairs officer with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and served as the Wolk Visiting Fellow (2021-22) and a Visiting Fellow (2022-23) at the Perry World House; and Simon Richter, professor of Germanic languages and literatures, a Perry World House faculty fellow, a faculty fellow of Penn Institute of Urban Research, and a faculty advisory board member of the Water Center at Penn. (Image: Courtesy of Gabrielle Szcepanek) The crisis of climate-driven extinction In a session moderated by Simon Richter, panelists Erol Akçay, Michael Mann, and Zinta Zommers discussed the impact of climate change on efforts to conserve biological diversity. A climate scientist on how to recognize the new climate change denial Vox.com A climate scientist on how to recognize the new climate change denial Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences shares his experience fighting climate denialism and the new tactics that have emerged from the fossil fuel industry and the groups it supports. Deans of health schools discuss climate change in their fields Kathy D. Morrison, faculty lead for the Environmental Innovations Initiative; Andrew M. Hoffman, dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine; Antonia M. Villarruel, dean of the School of Nursing; Farah Hussain, representing the dean of the Perelman School of Medicine; Sara S. Bachman, dean of School of Social Policy and Practice; Mark Wolff, dean of the School of Dental Medicine; and Julian Fisher, director of Oral and Planetary Health Policies in Penn Dental, sit onstage for a Climate Week discussion on climate and health. (Image: Tommy Leonardi) Deans of health schools discuss climate change in their fields Deans and leaders from the schools of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dental Medicine, Nursing, and Social Policy & Practice discussed climate and health at a Climate Week event. A call for less talk and more action on luxury emissions Image: Courtesy of Penn Carey Law Journal A call for less talk and more action on luxury emissions Shelley Welton, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Law and Energy Policy at Penn Carey Law and the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, argues for a luxury emissions tax that would focus on grossly excessive personal carbon emissions. Climate change “undoubtedly” played a role in Libyan floods that killed over 11,000 people: experts Salon.com Climate change “undoubtedly” played a role in Libyan floods that killed over 11,000 people: experts Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that human-caused climate change is favoring stalled weather systems that remain in place for longer periods of time, leading to more persistent heat and flooding events. Load More
The crisis of climate-driven extinction From left: Erol Akçay, associate professor of biology in the School of Arts & Sciences; Michael Mann, Presidential Distinguished Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science in the School of Arts & Sciences, with a secondary appointment in the Annenberg School for Communication; Zinta Zommers, humanitarian affairs officer with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and served as the Wolk Visiting Fellow (2021-22) and a Visiting Fellow (2022-23) at the Perry World House; and Simon Richter, professor of Germanic languages and literatures, a Perry World House faculty fellow, a faculty fellow of Penn Institute of Urban Research, and a faculty advisory board member of the Water Center at Penn. (Image: Courtesy of Gabrielle Szcepanek) The crisis of climate-driven extinction In a session moderated by Simon Richter, panelists Erol Akçay, Michael Mann, and Zinta Zommers discussed the impact of climate change on efforts to conserve biological diversity.
A climate scientist on how to recognize the new climate change denial Vox.com A climate scientist on how to recognize the new climate change denial Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences shares his experience fighting climate denialism and the new tactics that have emerged from the fossil fuel industry and the groups it supports. Deans of health schools discuss climate change in their fields Kathy D. Morrison, faculty lead for the Environmental Innovations Initiative; Andrew M. Hoffman, dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine; Antonia M. Villarruel, dean of the School of Nursing; Farah Hussain, representing the dean of the Perelman School of Medicine; Sara S. Bachman, dean of School of Social Policy and Practice; Mark Wolff, dean of the School of Dental Medicine; and Julian Fisher, director of Oral and Planetary Health Policies in Penn Dental, sit onstage for a Climate Week discussion on climate and health. (Image: Tommy Leonardi) Deans of health schools discuss climate change in their fields Deans and leaders from the schools of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dental Medicine, Nursing, and Social Policy & Practice discussed climate and health at a Climate Week event. A call for less talk and more action on luxury emissions Image: Courtesy of Penn Carey Law Journal A call for less talk and more action on luxury emissions Shelley Welton, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Law and Energy Policy at Penn Carey Law and the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, argues for a luxury emissions tax that would focus on grossly excessive personal carbon emissions. Climate change “undoubtedly” played a role in Libyan floods that killed over 11,000 people: experts Salon.com Climate change “undoubtedly” played a role in Libyan floods that killed over 11,000 people: experts Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that human-caused climate change is favoring stalled weather systems that remain in place for longer periods of time, leading to more persistent heat and flooding events. Load More
Deans of health schools discuss climate change in their fields Kathy D. Morrison, faculty lead for the Environmental Innovations Initiative; Andrew M. Hoffman, dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine; Antonia M. Villarruel, dean of the School of Nursing; Farah Hussain, representing the dean of the Perelman School of Medicine; Sara S. Bachman, dean of School of Social Policy and Practice; Mark Wolff, dean of the School of Dental Medicine; and Julian Fisher, director of Oral and Planetary Health Policies in Penn Dental, sit onstage for a Climate Week discussion on climate and health. (Image: Tommy Leonardi) Deans of health schools discuss climate change in their fields Deans and leaders from the schools of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dental Medicine, Nursing, and Social Policy & Practice discussed climate and health at a Climate Week event.
A call for less talk and more action on luxury emissions Image: Courtesy of Penn Carey Law Journal A call for less talk and more action on luxury emissions Shelley Welton, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Law and Energy Policy at Penn Carey Law and the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, argues for a luxury emissions tax that would focus on grossly excessive personal carbon emissions.
Climate change “undoubtedly” played a role in Libyan floods that killed over 11,000 people: experts Salon.com Climate change “undoubtedly” played a role in Libyan floods that killed over 11,000 people: experts Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that human-caused climate change is favoring stalled weather systems that remain in place for longer periods of time, leading to more persistent heat and flooding events.