Our 15 favorite stories from 2022 Our 15 favorite stories from 2022 From interdisciplinary research and life-changing discoveries to a new University president and everything in between, this year at Penn has been one for the books.
How dark money fuels climate denialism The senator argued that eliminating dark money in politics—especially from the fossil fuel industry—was a prerequisite to bipartisan climate legislation. How dark money fuels climate denialism Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joined Penn faculty to discuss distrust in science, the fossil fuel industry, and the conservative Supreme Court.
At COP27, Penn showcased its diverse climate expertise on the world stage Image: AP Photo/Peter Dejong At COP27, Penn showcased its diverse climate expertise on the world stage More than 30 representatives from the University traveled to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, for two weeks of negotiations at this year’s United Nations climate change conference.
A green investment treaty can help close the climate funding gap Penn In the News Bloomberg A green investment treaty can help close the climate funding gap In an Op-Ed, William Burke-White of Penn Carey Law proposes a new type of international treaty that would protect climate-friendly private foreign investments. Where U.S.-China competition leaves climate change Penn In the News The Atlantic Where U.S.-China competition leaves climate change Scott Moore of Penn Global says that the U.S. should stop emphasizing bilateral cooperation and switch to multilateral approaches when it comes to China and the climate issue. From the U.N. climate conference, advice for Philly as it adapts to global warming Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer From the U.N. climate conference, advice for Philly as it adapts to global warming A delegation of Penn students, researchers, and faculty who attended the COP27 climate conference offer their ideas for how Philadelphia officials can work to make the goals of the Paris Agreement a reality. How Philly can stay ahead of the curve in addressing climate change Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer How Philly can stay ahead of the curve in addressing climate change In an Op-Ed, visiting scholar Mauricio Rodas of Perry World House and Eugénie L. Birch of the Weitzman School of Design offer recommendations that might help Philadelphia mitigate and adapt to extreme heat. Here’s what Pennsylvania can learn from a world climate meeting Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Here’s what Pennsylvania can learn from a world climate meeting In an Op-Ed, Cornelia Colijn of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design discusses her takeaways from COP27 for Pennsylvania’s answers to climate change. ‘Do you really want to rebuild at 80?’ Rethinking where to retire Penn In the News The New York Times ‘Do you really want to rebuild at 80?’ Rethinking where to retire An analysis by Benjamin Keys of the Wharton School and colleagues found that Florida home sales declined in areas less than six feet above sea level bur rose on less-vulnerable coastal land. Soup slinging doesn't aid climate activism Penn In the News Politico.com Soup slinging doesn't aid climate activism Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that non-violent direct actions are an important way to impact public opinion but notes that activists need to consider contemporary snapshot/soundbite culture. Load More
Where U.S.-China competition leaves climate change Penn In the News The Atlantic Where U.S.-China competition leaves climate change Scott Moore of Penn Global says that the U.S. should stop emphasizing bilateral cooperation and switch to multilateral approaches when it comes to China and the climate issue. From the U.N. climate conference, advice for Philly as it adapts to global warming Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer From the U.N. climate conference, advice for Philly as it adapts to global warming A delegation of Penn students, researchers, and faculty who attended the COP27 climate conference offer their ideas for how Philadelphia officials can work to make the goals of the Paris Agreement a reality. How Philly can stay ahead of the curve in addressing climate change Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer How Philly can stay ahead of the curve in addressing climate change In an Op-Ed, visiting scholar Mauricio Rodas of Perry World House and Eugénie L. Birch of the Weitzman School of Design offer recommendations that might help Philadelphia mitigate and adapt to extreme heat. Here’s what Pennsylvania can learn from a world climate meeting Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Here’s what Pennsylvania can learn from a world climate meeting In an Op-Ed, Cornelia Colijn of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design discusses her takeaways from COP27 for Pennsylvania’s answers to climate change. ‘Do you really want to rebuild at 80?’ Rethinking where to retire Penn In the News The New York Times ‘Do you really want to rebuild at 80?’ Rethinking where to retire An analysis by Benjamin Keys of the Wharton School and colleagues found that Florida home sales declined in areas less than six feet above sea level bur rose on less-vulnerable coastal land. Soup slinging doesn't aid climate activism Penn In the News Politico.com Soup slinging doesn't aid climate activism Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that non-violent direct actions are an important way to impact public opinion but notes that activists need to consider contemporary snapshot/soundbite culture. Load More
From the U.N. climate conference, advice for Philly as it adapts to global warming Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer From the U.N. climate conference, advice for Philly as it adapts to global warming A delegation of Penn students, researchers, and faculty who attended the COP27 climate conference offer their ideas for how Philadelphia officials can work to make the goals of the Paris Agreement a reality. How Philly can stay ahead of the curve in addressing climate change Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer How Philly can stay ahead of the curve in addressing climate change In an Op-Ed, visiting scholar Mauricio Rodas of Perry World House and Eugénie L. Birch of the Weitzman School of Design offer recommendations that might help Philadelphia mitigate and adapt to extreme heat. Here’s what Pennsylvania can learn from a world climate meeting Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Here’s what Pennsylvania can learn from a world climate meeting In an Op-Ed, Cornelia Colijn of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design discusses her takeaways from COP27 for Pennsylvania’s answers to climate change. ‘Do you really want to rebuild at 80?’ Rethinking where to retire Penn In the News The New York Times ‘Do you really want to rebuild at 80?’ Rethinking where to retire An analysis by Benjamin Keys of the Wharton School and colleagues found that Florida home sales declined in areas less than six feet above sea level bur rose on less-vulnerable coastal land. Soup slinging doesn't aid climate activism Penn In the News Politico.com Soup slinging doesn't aid climate activism Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that non-violent direct actions are an important way to impact public opinion but notes that activists need to consider contemporary snapshot/soundbite culture. Load More
How Philly can stay ahead of the curve in addressing climate change Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer How Philly can stay ahead of the curve in addressing climate change In an Op-Ed, visiting scholar Mauricio Rodas of Perry World House and Eugénie L. Birch of the Weitzman School of Design offer recommendations that might help Philadelphia mitigate and adapt to extreme heat. Here’s what Pennsylvania can learn from a world climate meeting Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Here’s what Pennsylvania can learn from a world climate meeting In an Op-Ed, Cornelia Colijn of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design discusses her takeaways from COP27 for Pennsylvania’s answers to climate change. ‘Do you really want to rebuild at 80?’ Rethinking where to retire Penn In the News The New York Times ‘Do you really want to rebuild at 80?’ Rethinking where to retire An analysis by Benjamin Keys of the Wharton School and colleagues found that Florida home sales declined in areas less than six feet above sea level bur rose on less-vulnerable coastal land. Soup slinging doesn't aid climate activism Penn In the News Politico.com Soup slinging doesn't aid climate activism Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that non-violent direct actions are an important way to impact public opinion but notes that activists need to consider contemporary snapshot/soundbite culture. Load More
Here’s what Pennsylvania can learn from a world climate meeting Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Here’s what Pennsylvania can learn from a world climate meeting In an Op-Ed, Cornelia Colijn of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design discusses her takeaways from COP27 for Pennsylvania’s answers to climate change. ‘Do you really want to rebuild at 80?’ Rethinking where to retire Penn In the News The New York Times ‘Do you really want to rebuild at 80?’ Rethinking where to retire An analysis by Benjamin Keys of the Wharton School and colleagues found that Florida home sales declined in areas less than six feet above sea level bur rose on less-vulnerable coastal land. Soup slinging doesn't aid climate activism Penn In the News Politico.com Soup slinging doesn't aid climate activism Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that non-violent direct actions are an important way to impact public opinion but notes that activists need to consider contemporary snapshot/soundbite culture. Load More
‘Do you really want to rebuild at 80?’ Rethinking where to retire Penn In the News The New York Times ‘Do you really want to rebuild at 80?’ Rethinking where to retire An analysis by Benjamin Keys of the Wharton School and colleagues found that Florida home sales declined in areas less than six feet above sea level bur rose on less-vulnerable coastal land. Soup slinging doesn't aid climate activism Penn In the News Politico.com Soup slinging doesn't aid climate activism Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that non-violent direct actions are an important way to impact public opinion but notes that activists need to consider contemporary snapshot/soundbite culture. Load More
Soup slinging doesn't aid climate activism Penn In the News Politico.com Soup slinging doesn't aid climate activism Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that non-violent direct actions are an important way to impact public opinion but notes that activists need to consider contemporary snapshot/soundbite culture.