A climate scientist on how to recognize the new climate change denial Penn In the News 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 Penn In the News 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. Climate Week 2023 highlights the links between biodiversity and the climate crisis Wildfires are becoming increasingly common as a result of the climate crisis, endangering biodiversity and humans.(Image: iStock/Toa55) Climate Week 2023 highlights the links between biodiversity and the climate crisis The climate crisis impacts everyone. During Climate Week at Penn, which will be held from Sept. 18-22, everyone is invited to find their place in the climate movement. How close is Earth to becoming unlivable? Humans push planet to brink, study warns Penn In the News USA Today How close is Earth to becoming unlivable? Humans push planet to brink, study warns Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that humanity is coming up against the limits of environmental sustainability and must take immediate action. Humans are dangerously pushing the limits of our planet in ways other than climate change Penn In the News Salon.com Humans are dangerously pushing the limits of our planet in ways other than climate change Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that dangerous extreme weather events will only get worse if we continue to burn fossil fuels and generate carbon pollution. California lawmakers approve the nation’s most sweeping emissions disclosure rules for big business Penn In the News Associated Press California lawmakers approve the nation’s most sweeping emissions disclosure rules for big business Danny Cullenward of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design says that California’s new emissions disclosure bill could lead to similar proposals in other states. ‘Why is there no air?’: An inside look at Philly’s early school dismissals amid extreme heat Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) ‘Why is there no air?’: An inside look at Philly’s early school dismissals amid extreme heat R. Jisung Park of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that heat before or during exams is detrimental to student performance. Shifting the climate narrative On Sept. 12, PBS, WHYY, and the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media are set to gather a group of community leaders, journalists, science communicators, and scientists to explore the role of storytelling in climate change education. (Image: iStock / Luke Chen) Q&A Shifting the climate narrative In a Q&A with Penn Today, Michael Mann of the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media shares his views on the role of storytelling in the fight against climate change. 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 Penn In the News 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. Climate Week 2023 highlights the links between biodiversity and the climate crisis Wildfires are becoming increasingly common as a result of the climate crisis, endangering biodiversity and humans.(Image: iStock/Toa55) Climate Week 2023 highlights the links between biodiversity and the climate crisis The climate crisis impacts everyone. During Climate Week at Penn, which will be held from Sept. 18-22, everyone is invited to find their place in the climate movement. How close is Earth to becoming unlivable? Humans push planet to brink, study warns Penn In the News USA Today How close is Earth to becoming unlivable? Humans push planet to brink, study warns Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that humanity is coming up against the limits of environmental sustainability and must take immediate action. Humans are dangerously pushing the limits of our planet in ways other than climate change Penn In the News Salon.com Humans are dangerously pushing the limits of our planet in ways other than climate change Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that dangerous extreme weather events will only get worse if we continue to burn fossil fuels and generate carbon pollution. California lawmakers approve the nation’s most sweeping emissions disclosure rules for big business Penn In the News Associated Press California lawmakers approve the nation’s most sweeping emissions disclosure rules for big business Danny Cullenward of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design says that California’s new emissions disclosure bill could lead to similar proposals in other states. ‘Why is there no air?’: An inside look at Philly’s early school dismissals amid extreme heat Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) ‘Why is there no air?’: An inside look at Philly’s early school dismissals amid extreme heat R. Jisung Park of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that heat before or during exams is detrimental to student performance. Shifting the climate narrative On Sept. 12, PBS, WHYY, and the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media are set to gather a group of community leaders, journalists, science communicators, and scientists to explore the role of storytelling in climate change education. (Image: iStock / Luke Chen) Q&A Shifting the climate narrative In a Q&A with Penn Today, Michael Mann of the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media shares his views on the role of storytelling in the fight against climate change. Load More
Climate Week 2023 highlights the links between biodiversity and the climate crisis Wildfires are becoming increasingly common as a result of the climate crisis, endangering biodiversity and humans.(Image: iStock/Toa55) Climate Week 2023 highlights the links between biodiversity and the climate crisis The climate crisis impacts everyone. During Climate Week at Penn, which will be held from Sept. 18-22, everyone is invited to find their place in the climate movement.
How close is Earth to becoming unlivable? Humans push planet to brink, study warns Penn In the News USA Today How close is Earth to becoming unlivable? Humans push planet to brink, study warns Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that humanity is coming up against the limits of environmental sustainability and must take immediate action. Humans are dangerously pushing the limits of our planet in ways other than climate change Penn In the News Salon.com Humans are dangerously pushing the limits of our planet in ways other than climate change Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that dangerous extreme weather events will only get worse if we continue to burn fossil fuels and generate carbon pollution. California lawmakers approve the nation’s most sweeping emissions disclosure rules for big business Penn In the News Associated Press California lawmakers approve the nation’s most sweeping emissions disclosure rules for big business Danny Cullenward of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design says that California’s new emissions disclosure bill could lead to similar proposals in other states. ‘Why is there no air?’: An inside look at Philly’s early school dismissals amid extreme heat Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) ‘Why is there no air?’: An inside look at Philly’s early school dismissals amid extreme heat R. Jisung Park of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that heat before or during exams is detrimental to student performance. Shifting the climate narrative On Sept. 12, PBS, WHYY, and the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media are set to gather a group of community leaders, journalists, science communicators, and scientists to explore the role of storytelling in climate change education. (Image: iStock / Luke Chen) Q&A Shifting the climate narrative In a Q&A with Penn Today, Michael Mann of the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media shares his views on the role of storytelling in the fight against climate change. Load More
Humans are dangerously pushing the limits of our planet in ways other than climate change Penn In the News Salon.com Humans are dangerously pushing the limits of our planet in ways other than climate change Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that dangerous extreme weather events will only get worse if we continue to burn fossil fuels and generate carbon pollution. California lawmakers approve the nation’s most sweeping emissions disclosure rules for big business Penn In the News Associated Press California lawmakers approve the nation’s most sweeping emissions disclosure rules for big business Danny Cullenward of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design says that California’s new emissions disclosure bill could lead to similar proposals in other states. ‘Why is there no air?’: An inside look at Philly’s early school dismissals amid extreme heat Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) ‘Why is there no air?’: An inside look at Philly’s early school dismissals amid extreme heat R. Jisung Park of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that heat before or during exams is detrimental to student performance. Shifting the climate narrative On Sept. 12, PBS, WHYY, and the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media are set to gather a group of community leaders, journalists, science communicators, and scientists to explore the role of storytelling in climate change education. (Image: iStock / Luke Chen) Q&A Shifting the climate narrative In a Q&A with Penn Today, Michael Mann of the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media shares his views on the role of storytelling in the fight against climate change. Load More
California lawmakers approve the nation’s most sweeping emissions disclosure rules for big business Penn In the News Associated Press California lawmakers approve the nation’s most sweeping emissions disclosure rules for big business Danny Cullenward of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design says that California’s new emissions disclosure bill could lead to similar proposals in other states. ‘Why is there no air?’: An inside look at Philly’s early school dismissals amid extreme heat Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) ‘Why is there no air?’: An inside look at Philly’s early school dismissals amid extreme heat R. Jisung Park of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that heat before or during exams is detrimental to student performance. Shifting the climate narrative On Sept. 12, PBS, WHYY, and the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media are set to gather a group of community leaders, journalists, science communicators, and scientists to explore the role of storytelling in climate change education. (Image: iStock / Luke Chen) Q&A Shifting the climate narrative In a Q&A with Penn Today, Michael Mann of the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media shares his views on the role of storytelling in the fight against climate change. Load More
‘Why is there no air?’: An inside look at Philly’s early school dismissals amid extreme heat Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) ‘Why is there no air?’: An inside look at Philly’s early school dismissals amid extreme heat R. Jisung Park of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that heat before or during exams is detrimental to student performance. Shifting the climate narrative On Sept. 12, PBS, WHYY, and the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media are set to gather a group of community leaders, journalists, science communicators, and scientists to explore the role of storytelling in climate change education. (Image: iStock / Luke Chen) Q&A Shifting the climate narrative In a Q&A with Penn Today, Michael Mann of the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media shares his views on the role of storytelling in the fight against climate change.
Shifting the climate narrative On Sept. 12, PBS, WHYY, and the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media are set to gather a group of community leaders, journalists, science communicators, and scientists to explore the role of storytelling in climate change education. (Image: iStock / Luke Chen) Q&A Shifting the climate narrative In a Q&A with Penn Today, Michael Mann of the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media shares his views on the role of storytelling in the fight against climate change.