A hub for water innovation and leadership Jazmin Ricks teaches students from Paul Robeson High School during the 2022 Cobbs Creek Summer Enrichment program. (Image: Melanie Chu) A hub for water innovation and leadership As the Water Center marks five years on campus, Penn Today takes a look at its achievements, ongoing projects, and plans for the future.
“Negligent manslaughter”: Study finds climate change could kill 1 billion mostly poor people Penn In the News Salon.com “Negligent manslaughter”: Study finds climate change could kill 1 billion mostly poor people Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the impacts of climate change are playing out in real time in the form of unprecedented, dangerous extreme weather events. Climate activists target jets, yachts and golf in a string of global protests against luxury Penn In the News Associated Press Climate activists target jets, yachts and golf in a string of global protests against luxury Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences warns that diverting attention from fossil fuel companies toward the rich could play into the hands of a deflection campaign against climate regulation. Climate change will raise sea levels, cause apocalyptic floods and displace almost a billion people Penn In the News Salon.com Climate change will raise sea levels, cause apocalyptic floods and displace almost a billion people Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the displacement of hundreds of millions of climate refugees is inevitable but would take place over a much more manageable timeline if carbon emissions were immediately reduced, as opposed to continuing with current rates of fossil fuel burning. U.S. Republican positions on climate change shock environmentalists Penn In the News France 24 U.S. Republican positions on climate change shock environmentalists Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the Republican Party is a threat to the planet as well as the nation. Heat, floods, fire: Was summer 2023 the new normal? Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal Heat, floods, fire: Was summer 2023 the new normal? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences explains why a warmer planet is causing persistent weather extremes, in addition to extreme heat. How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Penn In the News Salon.com How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that inequality in energy use is a great argument for progressive climate pricing. Hurricane Hilary: California, Arizona and Nevada prepare for potential flooding as storm approaches Penn In the News Yahoo! News Hurricane Hilary: California, Arizona and Nevada prepare for potential flooding as storm approaches Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the rate of once-in-a-century weather events is likely to increase due to climate change. News outlets went all in on Maui fire coverage. But did they miss a key part of the story? Penn In the News CNN News outlets went all in on Maui fire coverage. But did they miss a key part of the story? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that many media outlets still treat the climate crisis as a niche issue, giving it very little coverage except for unprecedented bouts of extreme weather. Climate change came for Maui. The rest of us are next Penn In the News The Washington Post Climate change came for Maui. The rest of us are next Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the combination of drought, winds from a high-pressure system, and a passing hurricane led to a compound climate catastrophe in Maui. Load More
Climate activists target jets, yachts and golf in a string of global protests against luxury Penn In the News Associated Press Climate activists target jets, yachts and golf in a string of global protests against luxury Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences warns that diverting attention from fossil fuel companies toward the rich could play into the hands of a deflection campaign against climate regulation. Climate change will raise sea levels, cause apocalyptic floods and displace almost a billion people Penn In the News Salon.com Climate change will raise sea levels, cause apocalyptic floods and displace almost a billion people Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the displacement of hundreds of millions of climate refugees is inevitable but would take place over a much more manageable timeline if carbon emissions were immediately reduced, as opposed to continuing with current rates of fossil fuel burning. U.S. Republican positions on climate change shock environmentalists Penn In the News France 24 U.S. Republican positions on climate change shock environmentalists Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the Republican Party is a threat to the planet as well as the nation. Heat, floods, fire: Was summer 2023 the new normal? Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal Heat, floods, fire: Was summer 2023 the new normal? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences explains why a warmer planet is causing persistent weather extremes, in addition to extreme heat. How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Penn In the News Salon.com How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that inequality in energy use is a great argument for progressive climate pricing. Hurricane Hilary: California, Arizona and Nevada prepare for potential flooding as storm approaches Penn In the News Yahoo! News Hurricane Hilary: California, Arizona and Nevada prepare for potential flooding as storm approaches Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the rate of once-in-a-century weather events is likely to increase due to climate change. News outlets went all in on Maui fire coverage. But did they miss a key part of the story? Penn In the News CNN News outlets went all in on Maui fire coverage. But did they miss a key part of the story? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that many media outlets still treat the climate crisis as a niche issue, giving it very little coverage except for unprecedented bouts of extreme weather. Climate change came for Maui. The rest of us are next Penn In the News The Washington Post Climate change came for Maui. The rest of us are next Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the combination of drought, winds from a high-pressure system, and a passing hurricane led to a compound climate catastrophe in Maui. Load More
Climate change will raise sea levels, cause apocalyptic floods and displace almost a billion people Penn In the News Salon.com Climate change will raise sea levels, cause apocalyptic floods and displace almost a billion people Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the displacement of hundreds of millions of climate refugees is inevitable but would take place over a much more manageable timeline if carbon emissions were immediately reduced, as opposed to continuing with current rates of fossil fuel burning. U.S. Republican positions on climate change shock environmentalists Penn In the News France 24 U.S. Republican positions on climate change shock environmentalists Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the Republican Party is a threat to the planet as well as the nation. Heat, floods, fire: Was summer 2023 the new normal? Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal Heat, floods, fire: Was summer 2023 the new normal? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences explains why a warmer planet is causing persistent weather extremes, in addition to extreme heat. How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Penn In the News Salon.com How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that inequality in energy use is a great argument for progressive climate pricing. Hurricane Hilary: California, Arizona and Nevada prepare for potential flooding as storm approaches Penn In the News Yahoo! News Hurricane Hilary: California, Arizona and Nevada prepare for potential flooding as storm approaches Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the rate of once-in-a-century weather events is likely to increase due to climate change. News outlets went all in on Maui fire coverage. But did they miss a key part of the story? Penn In the News CNN News outlets went all in on Maui fire coverage. But did they miss a key part of the story? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that many media outlets still treat the climate crisis as a niche issue, giving it very little coverage except for unprecedented bouts of extreme weather. Climate change came for Maui. The rest of us are next Penn In the News The Washington Post Climate change came for Maui. The rest of us are next Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the combination of drought, winds from a high-pressure system, and a passing hurricane led to a compound climate catastrophe in Maui. Load More
U.S. Republican positions on climate change shock environmentalists Penn In the News France 24 U.S. Republican positions on climate change shock environmentalists Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the Republican Party is a threat to the planet as well as the nation. Heat, floods, fire: Was summer 2023 the new normal? Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal Heat, floods, fire: Was summer 2023 the new normal? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences explains why a warmer planet is causing persistent weather extremes, in addition to extreme heat. How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Penn In the News Salon.com How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that inequality in energy use is a great argument for progressive climate pricing. Hurricane Hilary: California, Arizona and Nevada prepare for potential flooding as storm approaches Penn In the News Yahoo! News Hurricane Hilary: California, Arizona and Nevada prepare for potential flooding as storm approaches Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the rate of once-in-a-century weather events is likely to increase due to climate change. News outlets went all in on Maui fire coverage. But did they miss a key part of the story? Penn In the News CNN News outlets went all in on Maui fire coverage. But did they miss a key part of the story? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that many media outlets still treat the climate crisis as a niche issue, giving it very little coverage except for unprecedented bouts of extreme weather. Climate change came for Maui. The rest of us are next Penn In the News The Washington Post Climate change came for Maui. The rest of us are next Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the combination of drought, winds from a high-pressure system, and a passing hurricane led to a compound climate catastrophe in Maui. Load More
Heat, floods, fire: Was summer 2023 the new normal? Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal Heat, floods, fire: Was summer 2023 the new normal? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences explains why a warmer planet is causing persistent weather extremes, in addition to extreme heat. How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Penn In the News Salon.com How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that inequality in energy use is a great argument for progressive climate pricing. Hurricane Hilary: California, Arizona and Nevada prepare for potential flooding as storm approaches Penn In the News Yahoo! News Hurricane Hilary: California, Arizona and Nevada prepare for potential flooding as storm approaches Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the rate of once-in-a-century weather events is likely to increase due to climate change. News outlets went all in on Maui fire coverage. But did they miss a key part of the story? Penn In the News CNN News outlets went all in on Maui fire coverage. But did they miss a key part of the story? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that many media outlets still treat the climate crisis as a niche issue, giving it very little coverage except for unprecedented bouts of extreme weather. Climate change came for Maui. The rest of us are next Penn In the News The Washington Post Climate change came for Maui. The rest of us are next Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the combination of drought, winds from a high-pressure system, and a passing hurricane led to a compound climate catastrophe in Maui. Load More
How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Penn In the News Salon.com How wealthy “super emitters” are disproportionately driving the climate crisis—while blaming you Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that inequality in energy use is a great argument for progressive climate pricing. Hurricane Hilary: California, Arizona and Nevada prepare for potential flooding as storm approaches Penn In the News Yahoo! News Hurricane Hilary: California, Arizona and Nevada prepare for potential flooding as storm approaches Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the rate of once-in-a-century weather events is likely to increase due to climate change. News outlets went all in on Maui fire coverage. But did they miss a key part of the story? Penn In the News CNN News outlets went all in on Maui fire coverage. But did they miss a key part of the story? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that many media outlets still treat the climate crisis as a niche issue, giving it very little coverage except for unprecedented bouts of extreme weather. Climate change came for Maui. The rest of us are next Penn In the News The Washington Post Climate change came for Maui. The rest of us are next Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the combination of drought, winds from a high-pressure system, and a passing hurricane led to a compound climate catastrophe in Maui. Load More
Hurricane Hilary: California, Arizona and Nevada prepare for potential flooding as storm approaches Penn In the News Yahoo! News Hurricane Hilary: California, Arizona and Nevada prepare for potential flooding as storm approaches Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the rate of once-in-a-century weather events is likely to increase due to climate change. News outlets went all in on Maui fire coverage. But did they miss a key part of the story? Penn In the News CNN News outlets went all in on Maui fire coverage. But did they miss a key part of the story? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that many media outlets still treat the climate crisis as a niche issue, giving it very little coverage except for unprecedented bouts of extreme weather. Climate change came for Maui. The rest of us are next Penn In the News The Washington Post Climate change came for Maui. The rest of us are next Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the combination of drought, winds from a high-pressure system, and a passing hurricane led to a compound climate catastrophe in Maui. Load More
News outlets went all in on Maui fire coverage. But did they miss a key part of the story? Penn In the News CNN News outlets went all in on Maui fire coverage. But did they miss a key part of the story? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that many media outlets still treat the climate crisis as a niche issue, giving it very little coverage except for unprecedented bouts of extreme weather. Climate change came for Maui. The rest of us are next Penn In the News The Washington Post Climate change came for Maui. The rest of us are next Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the combination of drought, winds from a high-pressure system, and a passing hurricane led to a compound climate catastrophe in Maui. Load More
Climate change came for Maui. The rest of us are next Penn In the News The Washington Post Climate change came for Maui. The rest of us are next Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the combination of drought, winds from a high-pressure system, and a passing hurricane led to a compound climate catastrophe in Maui.