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 Penn In the News 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? Penn In the News 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. UN reports worrying rates of warming as COP28 tries to tackle climate crisis Penn In the News PBS NewsHour 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 Penn In the News Vox.com 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 Penn In the News Salon.com 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 Penn In the News France 24 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. 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? Penn In the News 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. UN reports worrying rates of warming as COP28 tries to tackle climate crisis Penn In the News PBS NewsHour 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 Penn In the News Vox.com 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 Penn In the News Salon.com 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 Penn In the News France 24 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. Load More
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.
UN reports worrying rates of warming as COP28 tries to tackle climate crisis Penn In the News PBS NewsHour 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 Penn In the News Vox.com 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 Penn In the News Salon.com 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 Penn In the News France 24 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. Load More
An oil executive is leading the UN climate summit. It’s going as well as you’d expect Penn In the News Vox.com 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 Penn In the News Salon.com 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 Penn In the News France 24 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. Load More
Most dinosaurs were killed by climate change, not a meteorite, new study suggests Penn In the News Salon.com 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 Penn In the News France 24 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. Load More
Climate conspiracy theories flourish ahead of COP28 Penn In the News France 24 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.