In hot water: Coral resilience in the face of climate change For nearly a decade researchers led by Katie Barott of the School of Arts & Sciences have studied the effects of climate change on coral reefs. Monitoring two coral species off the coast of Hawaii, they found that local adaptations in response to near-severe heat stress allowed certain populations to endure such events. (Image: Courtesy of Kristen Brown) In hot water: Coral resilience in the face of climate change For nearly a decade researchers from Penn have been studying two coral species in Hawaii to better understand their adaptability to the effects of climate change.
‘This disaster is not over’: Post-flooding perils endanger Vermont as more rain could inundate already deluged cities Penn In the News CNN ‘This disaster is not over’: Post-flooding perils endanger Vermont as more rain could inundate already deluged cities Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences comments on a “perfect storm” that is leading to deadly flooding in some places while scorching other with record-breaking heat.