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.
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. 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. Facing climate change: action and optimism Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Facing climate change: action and optimism Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences appears on “Radio Times” to share his climate optimism while reiterating the need for urgent action. Where does charcoal come from—and is it sustainable? Penn researchers say that there are more sustainable alternatives to eucalyptus plantation and charcoal production sites like this one in Kyegaliro, Uganda. (Image: Courtesy of Catherine Nabukalu). Where does charcoal come from—and is it sustainable? Charcoal energizes everything from backyard barbecues to industrial metallurgy, but its environmental impact is worse than once thought. Research from the School of Arts & Sciences finds that policy changes could make charcoal more sustainable. Will the Amazon rainforest’s chances improve with Brazil’s new leader? Penn In the News PBS NewsHour Will the Amazon rainforest’s chances improve with Brazil’s new leader? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses the importance of the Amazon rain forest and its potential preservation under Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Is there still time for COP27 to hold back climate catastrophe? Penn In the News Los Angeles Times Is there still time for COP27 to hold back climate catastrophe? In a cowritten Op-Ed, Michael E. Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses the most urgent climate change goals that must be addressed at COP27. Climate questions: Does what I do matter? Penn In the News Associated Press Climate questions: Does what I do matter? Michael E. Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that individual citizens should minimize their carbon footprints but that true change can only be enacted at the systemic level with pressure on policymakers. Physics of disaster: How mudslides move The Thomas Fire charred the hillsides above Montecito in late 2017, setting up conditions for mudslides in early 2018. (Image: Douglas Jerolmack) Physics of disaster: How mudslides move Researchers led by Douglas Jerolmack and Paulo Arratia used samples from the deadly 2018 Montecito mudslides to understand the complex forces at work in these disasters. In court, the Maryland Public Service Commission quotes climate deniers and claims there’s no such thing as ‘clean’ energy Penn In the News Inside Climate News In court, the Maryland Public Service Commission quotes climate deniers and claims there’s no such thing as ‘clean’ energy Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that climate change deniers are shifting towards the promotion of false solutions like natural gas as outright denial becomes untenable. 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. Facing climate change: action and optimism Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Facing climate change: action and optimism Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences appears on “Radio Times” to share his climate optimism while reiterating the need for urgent action. Where does charcoal come from—and is it sustainable? Penn researchers say that there are more sustainable alternatives to eucalyptus plantation and charcoal production sites like this one in Kyegaliro, Uganda. (Image: Courtesy of Catherine Nabukalu). Where does charcoal come from—and is it sustainable? Charcoal energizes everything from backyard barbecues to industrial metallurgy, but its environmental impact is worse than once thought. Research from the School of Arts & Sciences finds that policy changes could make charcoal more sustainable. Will the Amazon rainforest’s chances improve with Brazil’s new leader? Penn In the News PBS NewsHour Will the Amazon rainforest’s chances improve with Brazil’s new leader? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses the importance of the Amazon rain forest and its potential preservation under Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Is there still time for COP27 to hold back climate catastrophe? Penn In the News Los Angeles Times Is there still time for COP27 to hold back climate catastrophe? In a cowritten Op-Ed, Michael E. Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses the most urgent climate change goals that must be addressed at COP27. Climate questions: Does what I do matter? Penn In the News Associated Press Climate questions: Does what I do matter? Michael E. Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that individual citizens should minimize their carbon footprints but that true change can only be enacted at the systemic level with pressure on policymakers. Physics of disaster: How mudslides move The Thomas Fire charred the hillsides above Montecito in late 2017, setting up conditions for mudslides in early 2018. (Image: Douglas Jerolmack) Physics of disaster: How mudslides move Researchers led by Douglas Jerolmack and Paulo Arratia used samples from the deadly 2018 Montecito mudslides to understand the complex forces at work in these disasters. In court, the Maryland Public Service Commission quotes climate deniers and claims there’s no such thing as ‘clean’ energy Penn In the News Inside Climate News In court, the Maryland Public Service Commission quotes climate deniers and claims there’s no such thing as ‘clean’ energy Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that climate change deniers are shifting towards the promotion of false solutions like natural gas as outright denial becomes untenable. Load More
Facing climate change: action and optimism Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Facing climate change: action and optimism Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences appears on “Radio Times” to share his climate optimism while reiterating the need for urgent action. Where does charcoal come from—and is it sustainable? Penn researchers say that there are more sustainable alternatives to eucalyptus plantation and charcoal production sites like this one in Kyegaliro, Uganda. (Image: Courtesy of Catherine Nabukalu). Where does charcoal come from—and is it sustainable? Charcoal energizes everything from backyard barbecues to industrial metallurgy, but its environmental impact is worse than once thought. Research from the School of Arts & Sciences finds that policy changes could make charcoal more sustainable. Will the Amazon rainforest’s chances improve with Brazil’s new leader? Penn In the News PBS NewsHour Will the Amazon rainforest’s chances improve with Brazil’s new leader? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses the importance of the Amazon rain forest and its potential preservation under Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Is there still time for COP27 to hold back climate catastrophe? Penn In the News Los Angeles Times Is there still time for COP27 to hold back climate catastrophe? In a cowritten Op-Ed, Michael E. Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses the most urgent climate change goals that must be addressed at COP27. Climate questions: Does what I do matter? Penn In the News Associated Press Climate questions: Does what I do matter? Michael E. Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that individual citizens should minimize their carbon footprints but that true change can only be enacted at the systemic level with pressure on policymakers. Physics of disaster: How mudslides move The Thomas Fire charred the hillsides above Montecito in late 2017, setting up conditions for mudslides in early 2018. (Image: Douglas Jerolmack) Physics of disaster: How mudslides move Researchers led by Douglas Jerolmack and Paulo Arratia used samples from the deadly 2018 Montecito mudslides to understand the complex forces at work in these disasters. In court, the Maryland Public Service Commission quotes climate deniers and claims there’s no such thing as ‘clean’ energy Penn In the News Inside Climate News In court, the Maryland Public Service Commission quotes climate deniers and claims there’s no such thing as ‘clean’ energy Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that climate change deniers are shifting towards the promotion of false solutions like natural gas as outright denial becomes untenable. Load More
Where does charcoal come from—and is it sustainable? Penn researchers say that there are more sustainable alternatives to eucalyptus plantation and charcoal production sites like this one in Kyegaliro, Uganda. (Image: Courtesy of Catherine Nabukalu). Where does charcoal come from—and is it sustainable? Charcoal energizes everything from backyard barbecues to industrial metallurgy, but its environmental impact is worse than once thought. Research from the School of Arts & Sciences finds that policy changes could make charcoal more sustainable.
Will the Amazon rainforest’s chances improve with Brazil’s new leader? Penn In the News PBS NewsHour Will the Amazon rainforest’s chances improve with Brazil’s new leader? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses the importance of the Amazon rain forest and its potential preservation under Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Is there still time for COP27 to hold back climate catastrophe? Penn In the News Los Angeles Times Is there still time for COP27 to hold back climate catastrophe? In a cowritten Op-Ed, Michael E. Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses the most urgent climate change goals that must be addressed at COP27. Climate questions: Does what I do matter? Penn In the News Associated Press Climate questions: Does what I do matter? Michael E. Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that individual citizens should minimize their carbon footprints but that true change can only be enacted at the systemic level with pressure on policymakers. Physics of disaster: How mudslides move The Thomas Fire charred the hillsides above Montecito in late 2017, setting up conditions for mudslides in early 2018. (Image: Douglas Jerolmack) Physics of disaster: How mudslides move Researchers led by Douglas Jerolmack and Paulo Arratia used samples from the deadly 2018 Montecito mudslides to understand the complex forces at work in these disasters. In court, the Maryland Public Service Commission quotes climate deniers and claims there’s no such thing as ‘clean’ energy Penn In the News Inside Climate News In court, the Maryland Public Service Commission quotes climate deniers and claims there’s no such thing as ‘clean’ energy Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that climate change deniers are shifting towards the promotion of false solutions like natural gas as outright denial becomes untenable. Load More
Is there still time for COP27 to hold back climate catastrophe? Penn In the News Los Angeles Times Is there still time for COP27 to hold back climate catastrophe? In a cowritten Op-Ed, Michael E. Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses the most urgent climate change goals that must be addressed at COP27. Climate questions: Does what I do matter? Penn In the News Associated Press Climate questions: Does what I do matter? Michael E. Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that individual citizens should minimize their carbon footprints but that true change can only be enacted at the systemic level with pressure on policymakers. Physics of disaster: How mudslides move The Thomas Fire charred the hillsides above Montecito in late 2017, setting up conditions for mudslides in early 2018. (Image: Douglas Jerolmack) Physics of disaster: How mudslides move Researchers led by Douglas Jerolmack and Paulo Arratia used samples from the deadly 2018 Montecito mudslides to understand the complex forces at work in these disasters. In court, the Maryland Public Service Commission quotes climate deniers and claims there’s no such thing as ‘clean’ energy Penn In the News Inside Climate News In court, the Maryland Public Service Commission quotes climate deniers and claims there’s no such thing as ‘clean’ energy Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that climate change deniers are shifting towards the promotion of false solutions like natural gas as outright denial becomes untenable. Load More
Climate questions: Does what I do matter? Penn In the News Associated Press Climate questions: Does what I do matter? Michael E. Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that individual citizens should minimize their carbon footprints but that true change can only be enacted at the systemic level with pressure on policymakers. Physics of disaster: How mudslides move The Thomas Fire charred the hillsides above Montecito in late 2017, setting up conditions for mudslides in early 2018. (Image: Douglas Jerolmack) Physics of disaster: How mudslides move Researchers led by Douglas Jerolmack and Paulo Arratia used samples from the deadly 2018 Montecito mudslides to understand the complex forces at work in these disasters. In court, the Maryland Public Service Commission quotes climate deniers and claims there’s no such thing as ‘clean’ energy Penn In the News Inside Climate News In court, the Maryland Public Service Commission quotes climate deniers and claims there’s no such thing as ‘clean’ energy Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that climate change deniers are shifting towards the promotion of false solutions like natural gas as outright denial becomes untenable. Load More
Physics of disaster: How mudslides move The Thomas Fire charred the hillsides above Montecito in late 2017, setting up conditions for mudslides in early 2018. (Image: Douglas Jerolmack) Physics of disaster: How mudslides move Researchers led by Douglas Jerolmack and Paulo Arratia used samples from the deadly 2018 Montecito mudslides to understand the complex forces at work in these disasters.
In court, the Maryland Public Service Commission quotes climate deniers and claims there’s no such thing as ‘clean’ energy Penn In the News Inside Climate News In court, the Maryland Public Service Commission quotes climate deniers and claims there’s no such thing as ‘clean’ energy Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that climate change deniers are shifting towards the promotion of false solutions like natural gas as outright denial becomes untenable.