Earth and Environmental Science

Canal middle agricultural dry by drought and heatwave on summer. water crisis and water stress on summer during long term drought on summer.

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?

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

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

Collaborative research communities supported by the Environmental Innovations Initiative are addressing issues related to climate action, stewardship of nature, and societal resilience.

UN reports worrying rates of warming as COP28 tries to tackle climate crisis

Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences warns that the steady warming rate of the planet’s surface and oceans is fueling increasingly dangerous extreme weather events and coastal flooding.

An oil executive is leading the UN climate summit. It’s going as well as you’d expect

Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that Ahmed al-Jaber’s comments about fossil fuels betray an ignorance of climate science and a dismissiveness about the need for rapid decarbonization.

Most dinosaurs were killed by climate change, not a meteorite, new study suggests

In his recent book “Our Fragile Moment,” Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences details how the history of life on Earth is inextricably tied to the alterations that occur in its climate.

Climate conspiracy theories flourish ahead of COP28

Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the rise of climate disinformation was organized and orchestrated by opponents of reforms.

Princeton and Penn scientists win Philly award for their climate change work

Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences has won the 2023 John Scott Award for his work to address climate change.

Global warming update: Earth briefly surpasses key climate threshold for first time

Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that global temperatures should be measured in much longer increments than individual days, weeks, or even a year.

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