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When green ‘fixes’ actually increase the carbon footprint
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When Amazon announced plans to bring its headquarters (seen here) to Seattle a decade ago, it promised eco-friendly infrastructure and encourages a sustainability ethos to go along with it. But according to new research from Penn and others, its arrival likely led to gentrification and stable or increased carbon emissions.

When green ‘fixes’ actually increase the carbon footprint

New research shows that when tech companies move in, they often encourage a sustainability mindset, but lead to gentrification and stable or higher emissions.

Michele W. Berger

Championing scientifically driven energy policy
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Amy Chu spends a lot of her time running chemical reactions using one of her lab’s pressurized reactors. When she’s not doing research on fundamental chemistry, she’s busy working as a scientific consultant on a project collaborating with energy policy researchers. 

Championing scientifically driven energy policy

In the lab, chemist Amy Chu is aiming to make the chemical reaction that converts carbon dioxide into methanol more sustainable. Her work reflects her philosophy that scientists should have a stronger role in both public policy and education.

Erica K. Brockmeier

'Advocate for the hearing of the truth'
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Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Global Order Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Perry World House, and PIK Professor Christopher Murray. (Photo: Felice Macera)

'Advocate for the hearing of the truth'

Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, a Global Order Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Perry World House and a former deputy secretary at the U.S. Department of Energy, encouraged scientists to tell policymakers what they know about climate change, to help shape regulations and policy decisions.

Gwyneth K. Shaw

How will the midterms affect health care, women’s health, and climate change?
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How will the midterms affect health care, women’s health, and climate change?

Next week’s midterm elections will affect health-related issues. Three Penn experts weigh in with their opinions on how the results may change health care in general, women’s health, and environmental policy.

Jacob Williamson-Rea

Bringing reliable power to all of India
Bringing reliable, sustainable power to India

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Bringing reliable power to all of India

Doing so requires a just and sustainable energy transition and common but differentiated responsibilities among nations to mitigate effects of energy systems on climate change.

Michele W. Berger , Lindsey Samahon

Five things to know about the new EPA acting administrator
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Five things to know about the new EPA acting administrator

Following Scott Pruitt’s resignation, will Andrew Wheeler stay the course or chart a new path for the agency, and what does it mean for the environment?

Michele W. Berger

The human story of coal’s downturn
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The human story of coal’s downturn

A forthcoming report from the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy will offer a range of strategies to directly impact the economic and mental health crisis in coal country.

Energy podcast brings esoteric, provocative topics down to earth
Former EPA administrator Gina McCarthy talks with "Energy Policy Now" producer Andy Stone.

Former EPA administrator Gina McCarthy talks with “Energy Policy Now” producer Andy Stone. (Photo: Courtesy of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy)

Energy podcast brings esoteric, provocative topics down to earth

A little more than a year into its podcast series, the Kleinman Center has hit its stride, bringing interesting and intriguing energy-related topics to a broad audience. Now, the key is to keep the momentum going.