The soils beneath the solar fields To take soil samples at the solar site, Hannah Winn wields a bulb planter and mixes samples from across locations, looking at variables such that reflect the biological, chemical, and physical properties of the soil. (Image: Courtesy of AES) The soils beneath the solar fields How do solar farms impact soil health? It’s a question that master’s student Hannah Winn is exploring at the central Pennsylvania site where solar energy production is helping Penn progress toward carbon neutrality.
We don’t have time for climate misinformation The New York Times We don’t have time for climate misinformation In a co-written Op-Ed, Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that meaningful decarbonization in the U.S. is in jeopardy of being blocked or slowed if a significant portion of the electorate does not accept the basic scientific facts and implications of climate change. A famous climate scientist is in court, with big stakes for attacks on science NPR A famous climate scientist is in court, with big stakes for attacks on science Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences is suing a right-wing author and a policy analyst for defamation against the “hockey stick” climate change graph. ‘Category 5’ was considered the worst hurricane. There’s something scarier, study says USA Today ‘Category 5’ was considered the worst hurricane. There’s something scarier, study says Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that Earth is experiencing a new class of monster storms thanks to the effects of human-caused warming. COP28 takeaways The panelists at Perry World House shared their thoughts on the strides made at COP28, and the work that remains in addressing the climate crisis. (Image: Courtesy of Perry World House) COP28 takeaways Perry World House Fellows and Advisors Lolita Jackson, Stephen Hammer, and Wolfgang Blau offered their insights from the conference in a discussion last week, moderated by Perry World House Interim Director Michael Weisberg. The Doomsday Clock reveals how close we are to total annihilation CNN The Doomsday Clock reveals how close we are to total annihilation Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the Doomsday Clock, while an imperfect metaphor, remains an important rhetorical device to remind people of the tenuousness of their current existence. Climate change and atmospheric dynamics unveil future weather extremes A collaborative team of researchers led by Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences have found the interplay of natural systems and human-induced climate change are setting the stage for more frequent and severe weather events. (Image/iStock / Piyaset) Climate change and atmospheric dynamics unveil future weather extremes A collaborative team of researchers led by Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences have found the interplay of natural systems and human-induced climate change are setting the stage for more frequent and severe weather events. What happens when humans stop emitting carbon dioxide? PBS What happens when humans stop emitting carbon dioxide? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences appears on “The Sweaty Penguin” to clarify misconceptions about a “carbon lag” that would supposedly continue warming the planet for decades, even after humans stopped emitting carbon dioxide. The Endangered Species Act at 50 (On homepage) River herring, also known as alewives, swim in a stream in Franklin, Maine. The fish were once headed for the endangered species list but have been making a comeback in some U.S. states. (Image: AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) The Endangered Species Act at 50 Ahead of the anniversary, experts from four schools across the University share their thoughts on the landmark legislation. Inclusive, ambitious research to meet the needs of a changing planet (Image: iStock/oticki) Inclusive, ambitious research to meet the needs of a changing planet Collaborative research communities supported by the Environmental Innovations Initiative are addressing issues related to climate action, stewardship of nature, and societal resilience. Load More
A famous climate scientist is in court, with big stakes for attacks on science NPR A famous climate scientist is in court, with big stakes for attacks on science Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences is suing a right-wing author and a policy analyst for defamation against the “hockey stick” climate change graph. ‘Category 5’ was considered the worst hurricane. There’s something scarier, study says USA Today ‘Category 5’ was considered the worst hurricane. There’s something scarier, study says Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that Earth is experiencing a new class of monster storms thanks to the effects of human-caused warming. COP28 takeaways The panelists at Perry World House shared their thoughts on the strides made at COP28, and the work that remains in addressing the climate crisis. (Image: Courtesy of Perry World House) COP28 takeaways Perry World House Fellows and Advisors Lolita Jackson, Stephen Hammer, and Wolfgang Blau offered their insights from the conference in a discussion last week, moderated by Perry World House Interim Director Michael Weisberg. The Doomsday Clock reveals how close we are to total annihilation CNN The Doomsday Clock reveals how close we are to total annihilation Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the Doomsday Clock, while an imperfect metaphor, remains an important rhetorical device to remind people of the tenuousness of their current existence. Climate change and atmospheric dynamics unveil future weather extremes A collaborative team of researchers led by Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences have found the interplay of natural systems and human-induced climate change are setting the stage for more frequent and severe weather events. (Image/iStock / Piyaset) Climate change and atmospheric dynamics unveil future weather extremes A collaborative team of researchers led by Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences have found the interplay of natural systems and human-induced climate change are setting the stage for more frequent and severe weather events. What happens when humans stop emitting carbon dioxide? PBS What happens when humans stop emitting carbon dioxide? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences appears on “The Sweaty Penguin” to clarify misconceptions about a “carbon lag” that would supposedly continue warming the planet for decades, even after humans stopped emitting carbon dioxide. The Endangered Species Act at 50 (On homepage) River herring, also known as alewives, swim in a stream in Franklin, Maine. The fish were once headed for the endangered species list but have been making a comeback in some U.S. states. (Image: AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) The Endangered Species Act at 50 Ahead of the anniversary, experts from four schools across the University share their thoughts on the landmark legislation. Inclusive, ambitious research to meet the needs of a changing planet (Image: iStock/oticki) Inclusive, ambitious research to meet the needs of a changing planet Collaborative research communities supported by the Environmental Innovations Initiative are addressing issues related to climate action, stewardship of nature, and societal resilience. Load More
‘Category 5’ was considered the worst hurricane. There’s something scarier, study says USA Today ‘Category 5’ was considered the worst hurricane. There’s something scarier, study says Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that Earth is experiencing a new class of monster storms thanks to the effects of human-caused warming. COP28 takeaways The panelists at Perry World House shared their thoughts on the strides made at COP28, and the work that remains in addressing the climate crisis. (Image: Courtesy of Perry World House) COP28 takeaways Perry World House Fellows and Advisors Lolita Jackson, Stephen Hammer, and Wolfgang Blau offered their insights from the conference in a discussion last week, moderated by Perry World House Interim Director Michael Weisberg. The Doomsday Clock reveals how close we are to total annihilation CNN The Doomsday Clock reveals how close we are to total annihilation Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the Doomsday Clock, while an imperfect metaphor, remains an important rhetorical device to remind people of the tenuousness of their current existence. Climate change and atmospheric dynamics unveil future weather extremes A collaborative team of researchers led by Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences have found the interplay of natural systems and human-induced climate change are setting the stage for more frequent and severe weather events. (Image/iStock / Piyaset) Climate change and atmospheric dynamics unveil future weather extremes A collaborative team of researchers led by Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences have found the interplay of natural systems and human-induced climate change are setting the stage for more frequent and severe weather events. What happens when humans stop emitting carbon dioxide? PBS What happens when humans stop emitting carbon dioxide? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences appears on “The Sweaty Penguin” to clarify misconceptions about a “carbon lag” that would supposedly continue warming the planet for decades, even after humans stopped emitting carbon dioxide. The Endangered Species Act at 50 (On homepage) River herring, also known as alewives, swim in a stream in Franklin, Maine. The fish were once headed for the endangered species list but have been making a comeback in some U.S. states. (Image: AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) The Endangered Species Act at 50 Ahead of the anniversary, experts from four schools across the University share their thoughts on the landmark legislation. Inclusive, ambitious research to meet the needs of a changing planet (Image: iStock/oticki) Inclusive, ambitious research to meet the needs of a changing planet Collaborative research communities supported by the Environmental Innovations Initiative are addressing issues related to climate action, stewardship of nature, and societal resilience. Load More
COP28 takeaways The panelists at Perry World House shared their thoughts on the strides made at COP28, and the work that remains in addressing the climate crisis. (Image: Courtesy of Perry World House) COP28 takeaways Perry World House Fellows and Advisors Lolita Jackson, Stephen Hammer, and Wolfgang Blau offered their insights from the conference in a discussion last week, moderated by Perry World House Interim Director Michael Weisberg.
The Doomsday Clock reveals how close we are to total annihilation CNN The Doomsday Clock reveals how close we are to total annihilation Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the Doomsday Clock, while an imperfect metaphor, remains an important rhetorical device to remind people of the tenuousness of their current existence. Climate change and atmospheric dynamics unveil future weather extremes A collaborative team of researchers led by Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences have found the interplay of natural systems and human-induced climate change are setting the stage for more frequent and severe weather events. (Image/iStock / Piyaset) Climate change and atmospheric dynamics unveil future weather extremes A collaborative team of researchers led by Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences have found the interplay of natural systems and human-induced climate change are setting the stage for more frequent and severe weather events. What happens when humans stop emitting carbon dioxide? PBS What happens when humans stop emitting carbon dioxide? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences appears on “The Sweaty Penguin” to clarify misconceptions about a “carbon lag” that would supposedly continue warming the planet for decades, even after humans stopped emitting carbon dioxide. The Endangered Species Act at 50 (On homepage) River herring, also known as alewives, swim in a stream in Franklin, Maine. The fish were once headed for the endangered species list but have been making a comeback in some U.S. states. (Image: AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) The Endangered Species Act at 50 Ahead of the anniversary, experts from four schools across the University share their thoughts on the landmark legislation. Inclusive, ambitious research to meet the needs of a changing planet (Image: iStock/oticki) Inclusive, ambitious research to meet the needs of a changing planet Collaborative research communities supported by the Environmental Innovations Initiative are addressing issues related to climate action, stewardship of nature, and societal resilience. Load More
Climate change and atmospheric dynamics unveil future weather extremes A collaborative team of researchers led by Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences have found the interplay of natural systems and human-induced climate change are setting the stage for more frequent and severe weather events. (Image/iStock / Piyaset) Climate change and atmospheric dynamics unveil future weather extremes A collaborative team of researchers led by Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences have found the interplay of natural systems and human-induced climate change are setting the stage for more frequent and severe weather events.
What happens when humans stop emitting carbon dioxide? PBS What happens when humans stop emitting carbon dioxide? Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences appears on “The Sweaty Penguin” to clarify misconceptions about a “carbon lag” that would supposedly continue warming the planet for decades, even after humans stopped emitting carbon dioxide. The Endangered Species Act at 50 (On homepage) River herring, also known as alewives, swim in a stream in Franklin, Maine. The fish were once headed for the endangered species list but have been making a comeback in some U.S. states. (Image: AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) The Endangered Species Act at 50 Ahead of the anniversary, experts from four schools across the University share their thoughts on the landmark legislation. Inclusive, ambitious research to meet the needs of a changing planet (Image: iStock/oticki) Inclusive, ambitious research to meet the needs of a changing planet Collaborative research communities supported by the Environmental Innovations Initiative are addressing issues related to climate action, stewardship of nature, and societal resilience.
The Endangered Species Act at 50 (On homepage) River herring, also known as alewives, swim in a stream in Franklin, Maine. The fish were once headed for the endangered species list but have been making a comeback in some U.S. states. (Image: AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) The Endangered Species Act at 50 Ahead of the anniversary, experts from four schools across the University share their thoughts on the landmark legislation.
Inclusive, ambitious research to meet the needs of a changing planet (Image: iStock/oticki) Inclusive, ambitious research to meet the needs of a changing planet Collaborative research communities supported by the Environmental Innovations Initiative are addressing issues related to climate action, stewardship of nature, and societal resilience.