Earth and Environmental Science

Michael E. Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that many impacts of climate change are playing out faster than predicted, despite the warming itself being in line with model projections.

Jared Farmer of the School of Arts & Sciences chronicles the background and science behind ancient trees in his new book, “Elderflora: A Modern History of Ancient Trees.”

A book review examines “Elderflora,” the new book on Earth’s oldest living trees by Jared Farmer of the School of Arts & Sciences.

Frances Jensen of the Perelman School of Medicine says that neurology is in dire need of research to make up for a lack of EPA protection.

In an opinion piece, Jared Farmer of the School of Arts & Sciences explains the importance of ancient trees to the ecosystem, the climate, and human psychology.

Michael E. Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences worries that acts of vandalism by activists will alienate natural and necessary allies in the battle against climate change.

Billy Fleming of the Weitzman School of Design says that Democrats didn’t consider the environmental risks of ramping up the mining sector during their negotiations on climate legislation.

As part of Penn’s Climate Week, students from eight Philadelphia high schools gathered on campus to discuss their own experiences with the impacts of climate change.

Michael E. Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences explains how he’s trying to make climate science a central issue for the media and politicians at Penn’s new Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media.