A GOP misinformation campaign targets Democrats’ climate spending packages Penn In the News KWGS (Tulsa) A GOP misinformation campaign targets Democrats’ climate spending packages Shelley Welton of Penn Carey Law and the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy says that continued reliance on fossil fuels will create a worsening cycle of threats to the electricity grid. What the Inflation Reduction Act hopes to do about climate change Penn In the News Smithsonian Magazine What the Inflation Reduction Act hopes to do about climate change A report by the Penn Wharton Budget Model says that while the Inflation Reduction Act will reduce the federal deficit and improve the economy, it will have no meaningful effect on inflation. Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act President Joe Biden hands the pen he used to sign the Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill to Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. (Image: AP Photo/Susan Walsh) Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act Penn experts explain the climate, health care, and economic aspects of the legislation that President Biden signed into law this week, plus the politics of getting it passed. New analysis shows how sulfur clouds can form in Venus’ atmosphere New analysis shows how sulfur clouds can form in Venus’ atmosphere An international research team, including atmospheric chemists from the School of Arts & Sciences, used computational chemistry methods to identify a novel pathway for how sulfur particles can arise high in the atmosphere of the second planet from the sun. Xiye Bastida, climate-justice advocate, 20 Penn In the News Harper’s Bazaar Xiye Bastida, climate-justice advocate, 20 In a profile, rising third-year Xiye Bastida of the College of Arts and Sciences says that she wants to leave a legacy of thriving life, not just survival. Scientists welcome ‘enormous’ U.S. climate bill—but call for stronger action Penn In the News Nature Scientists welcome ‘enormous’ U.S. climate bill—but call for stronger action Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the Inflation Reduction Act isn’t perfect but does return the U.S. to a position of climate action leadership and should encourage midterm turnout for climate-forward legislators. Do chemicals in sunscreens threaten aquatic life? A new report says a thorough assessment is ‘urgently needed,’ while also calling sunscreens essential protection against skin cancer Penn In the News The Conversation Do chemicals in sunscreens threaten aquatic life? A new report says a thorough assessment is ‘urgently needed,’ while also calling sunscreens essential protection against skin cancer A report co-authored by PIK Professor Karen Glanz weighs the negative environmental effects of UV filters against their positive impact on human health. Delaware Valley experts, residents call ‘forever chemical’ health screening recommendations a ‘bold step’ Penn In the News WHYY-Radio (Philadelphia) Delaware Valley experts, residents call ‘forever chemical’ health screening recommendations a ‘bold step’ Mary Regina Boland of the Perelman School of Medicine says patients could lower their environmental health risks by discovering the source of their exposure to toxic chemicals. Combating urban heat Combating urban heat Through the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program, rising junior Sarah Sterinbach has spent the summer learning about the policies Philadelphia has used to protect its citizens from extreme heat and how those efforts might improve in the future. Student-led project takes a global view of the Green New Deal Mass extinction, represented here by ranges once roamed by now-extinct species, is one strand of Field Notes Towards an Internationalist Green New Deal. (Image: Weitzman News) Student-led project takes a global view of the Green New Deal The Green New Deal and its implications for the design professions have been areas of sustained focus for The Ian L. McHarg Center for Urbanism and Ecology at Weitzman since 2019. Load More
What the Inflation Reduction Act hopes to do about climate change Penn In the News Smithsonian Magazine What the Inflation Reduction Act hopes to do about climate change A report by the Penn Wharton Budget Model says that while the Inflation Reduction Act will reduce the federal deficit and improve the economy, it will have no meaningful effect on inflation. Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act President Joe Biden hands the pen he used to sign the Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill to Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. (Image: AP Photo/Susan Walsh) Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act Penn experts explain the climate, health care, and economic aspects of the legislation that President Biden signed into law this week, plus the politics of getting it passed. New analysis shows how sulfur clouds can form in Venus’ atmosphere New analysis shows how sulfur clouds can form in Venus’ atmosphere An international research team, including atmospheric chemists from the School of Arts & Sciences, used computational chemistry methods to identify a novel pathway for how sulfur particles can arise high in the atmosphere of the second planet from the sun. Xiye Bastida, climate-justice advocate, 20 Penn In the News Harper’s Bazaar Xiye Bastida, climate-justice advocate, 20 In a profile, rising third-year Xiye Bastida of the College of Arts and Sciences says that she wants to leave a legacy of thriving life, not just survival. Scientists welcome ‘enormous’ U.S. climate bill—but call for stronger action Penn In the News Nature Scientists welcome ‘enormous’ U.S. climate bill—but call for stronger action Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the Inflation Reduction Act isn’t perfect but does return the U.S. to a position of climate action leadership and should encourage midterm turnout for climate-forward legislators. Do chemicals in sunscreens threaten aquatic life? A new report says a thorough assessment is ‘urgently needed,’ while also calling sunscreens essential protection against skin cancer Penn In the News The Conversation Do chemicals in sunscreens threaten aquatic life? A new report says a thorough assessment is ‘urgently needed,’ while also calling sunscreens essential protection against skin cancer A report co-authored by PIK Professor Karen Glanz weighs the negative environmental effects of UV filters against their positive impact on human health. Delaware Valley experts, residents call ‘forever chemical’ health screening recommendations a ‘bold step’ Penn In the News WHYY-Radio (Philadelphia) Delaware Valley experts, residents call ‘forever chemical’ health screening recommendations a ‘bold step’ Mary Regina Boland of the Perelman School of Medicine says patients could lower their environmental health risks by discovering the source of their exposure to toxic chemicals. Combating urban heat Combating urban heat Through the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program, rising junior Sarah Sterinbach has spent the summer learning about the policies Philadelphia has used to protect its citizens from extreme heat and how those efforts might improve in the future. Student-led project takes a global view of the Green New Deal Mass extinction, represented here by ranges once roamed by now-extinct species, is one strand of Field Notes Towards an Internationalist Green New Deal. (Image: Weitzman News) Student-led project takes a global view of the Green New Deal The Green New Deal and its implications for the design professions have been areas of sustained focus for The Ian L. McHarg Center for Urbanism and Ecology at Weitzman since 2019. Load More
Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act President Joe Biden hands the pen he used to sign the Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill to Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. (Image: AP Photo/Susan Walsh) Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act Penn experts explain the climate, health care, and economic aspects of the legislation that President Biden signed into law this week, plus the politics of getting it passed.
New analysis shows how sulfur clouds can form in Venus’ atmosphere New analysis shows how sulfur clouds can form in Venus’ atmosphere An international research team, including atmospheric chemists from the School of Arts & Sciences, used computational chemistry methods to identify a novel pathway for how sulfur particles can arise high in the atmosphere of the second planet from the sun.
Xiye Bastida, climate-justice advocate, 20 Penn In the News Harper’s Bazaar Xiye Bastida, climate-justice advocate, 20 In a profile, rising third-year Xiye Bastida of the College of Arts and Sciences says that she wants to leave a legacy of thriving life, not just survival. Scientists welcome ‘enormous’ U.S. climate bill—but call for stronger action Penn In the News Nature Scientists welcome ‘enormous’ U.S. climate bill—but call for stronger action Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the Inflation Reduction Act isn’t perfect but does return the U.S. to a position of climate action leadership and should encourage midterm turnout for climate-forward legislators. Do chemicals in sunscreens threaten aquatic life? A new report says a thorough assessment is ‘urgently needed,’ while also calling sunscreens essential protection against skin cancer Penn In the News The Conversation Do chemicals in sunscreens threaten aquatic life? A new report says a thorough assessment is ‘urgently needed,’ while also calling sunscreens essential protection against skin cancer A report co-authored by PIK Professor Karen Glanz weighs the negative environmental effects of UV filters against their positive impact on human health. Delaware Valley experts, residents call ‘forever chemical’ health screening recommendations a ‘bold step’ Penn In the News WHYY-Radio (Philadelphia) Delaware Valley experts, residents call ‘forever chemical’ health screening recommendations a ‘bold step’ Mary Regina Boland of the Perelman School of Medicine says patients could lower their environmental health risks by discovering the source of their exposure to toxic chemicals. Combating urban heat Combating urban heat Through the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program, rising junior Sarah Sterinbach has spent the summer learning about the policies Philadelphia has used to protect its citizens from extreme heat and how those efforts might improve in the future. Student-led project takes a global view of the Green New Deal Mass extinction, represented here by ranges once roamed by now-extinct species, is one strand of Field Notes Towards an Internationalist Green New Deal. (Image: Weitzman News) Student-led project takes a global view of the Green New Deal The Green New Deal and its implications for the design professions have been areas of sustained focus for The Ian L. McHarg Center for Urbanism and Ecology at Weitzman since 2019. Load More
Scientists welcome ‘enormous’ U.S. climate bill—but call for stronger action Penn In the News Nature Scientists welcome ‘enormous’ U.S. climate bill—but call for stronger action Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences says that the Inflation Reduction Act isn’t perfect but does return the U.S. to a position of climate action leadership and should encourage midterm turnout for climate-forward legislators. Do chemicals in sunscreens threaten aquatic life? A new report says a thorough assessment is ‘urgently needed,’ while also calling sunscreens essential protection against skin cancer Penn In the News The Conversation Do chemicals in sunscreens threaten aquatic life? A new report says a thorough assessment is ‘urgently needed,’ while also calling sunscreens essential protection against skin cancer A report co-authored by PIK Professor Karen Glanz weighs the negative environmental effects of UV filters against their positive impact on human health. Delaware Valley experts, residents call ‘forever chemical’ health screening recommendations a ‘bold step’ Penn In the News WHYY-Radio (Philadelphia) Delaware Valley experts, residents call ‘forever chemical’ health screening recommendations a ‘bold step’ Mary Regina Boland of the Perelman School of Medicine says patients could lower their environmental health risks by discovering the source of their exposure to toxic chemicals. Combating urban heat Combating urban heat Through the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program, rising junior Sarah Sterinbach has spent the summer learning about the policies Philadelphia has used to protect its citizens from extreme heat and how those efforts might improve in the future. Student-led project takes a global view of the Green New Deal Mass extinction, represented here by ranges once roamed by now-extinct species, is one strand of Field Notes Towards an Internationalist Green New Deal. (Image: Weitzman News) Student-led project takes a global view of the Green New Deal The Green New Deal and its implications for the design professions have been areas of sustained focus for The Ian L. McHarg Center for Urbanism and Ecology at Weitzman since 2019. Load More
Do chemicals in sunscreens threaten aquatic life? A new report says a thorough assessment is ‘urgently needed,’ while also calling sunscreens essential protection against skin cancer Penn In the News The Conversation Do chemicals in sunscreens threaten aquatic life? A new report says a thorough assessment is ‘urgently needed,’ while also calling sunscreens essential protection against skin cancer A report co-authored by PIK Professor Karen Glanz weighs the negative environmental effects of UV filters against their positive impact on human health. Delaware Valley experts, residents call ‘forever chemical’ health screening recommendations a ‘bold step’ Penn In the News WHYY-Radio (Philadelphia) Delaware Valley experts, residents call ‘forever chemical’ health screening recommendations a ‘bold step’ Mary Regina Boland of the Perelman School of Medicine says patients could lower their environmental health risks by discovering the source of their exposure to toxic chemicals. Combating urban heat Combating urban heat Through the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program, rising junior Sarah Sterinbach has spent the summer learning about the policies Philadelphia has used to protect its citizens from extreme heat and how those efforts might improve in the future. Student-led project takes a global view of the Green New Deal Mass extinction, represented here by ranges once roamed by now-extinct species, is one strand of Field Notes Towards an Internationalist Green New Deal. (Image: Weitzman News) Student-led project takes a global view of the Green New Deal The Green New Deal and its implications for the design professions have been areas of sustained focus for The Ian L. McHarg Center for Urbanism and Ecology at Weitzman since 2019. Load More
Delaware Valley experts, residents call ‘forever chemical’ health screening recommendations a ‘bold step’ Penn In the News WHYY-Radio (Philadelphia) Delaware Valley experts, residents call ‘forever chemical’ health screening recommendations a ‘bold step’ Mary Regina Boland of the Perelman School of Medicine says patients could lower their environmental health risks by discovering the source of their exposure to toxic chemicals. Combating urban heat Combating urban heat Through the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program, rising junior Sarah Sterinbach has spent the summer learning about the policies Philadelphia has used to protect its citizens from extreme heat and how those efforts might improve in the future. Student-led project takes a global view of the Green New Deal Mass extinction, represented here by ranges once roamed by now-extinct species, is one strand of Field Notes Towards an Internationalist Green New Deal. (Image: Weitzman News) Student-led project takes a global view of the Green New Deal The Green New Deal and its implications for the design professions have been areas of sustained focus for The Ian L. McHarg Center for Urbanism and Ecology at Weitzman since 2019.
Combating urban heat Combating urban heat Through the Penn Undergraduate Research Mentoring Program, rising junior Sarah Sterinbach has spent the summer learning about the policies Philadelphia has used to protect its citizens from extreme heat and how those efforts might improve in the future.
Student-led project takes a global view of the Green New Deal Mass extinction, represented here by ranges once roamed by now-extinct species, is one strand of Field Notes Towards an Internationalist Green New Deal. (Image: Weitzman News) Student-led project takes a global view of the Green New Deal The Green New Deal and its implications for the design professions have been areas of sustained focus for The Ian L. McHarg Center for Urbanism and Ecology at Weitzman since 2019.