After a long slog, climate change lawsuits will finally put Big Oil on trial
| columbian.com
After years of legal appeals and delays, some oil companies are set to stand trial in lawsuits brought by state and local governments over the damages caused by climate change. This article quotes Hannah Wiseman, professor of law at Penn State Law and professor and Wilson Faculty Fellow in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.
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Scientists raise concerns about steady decline of honey production: '[It's] driving most of what we're seeing'
| thecooldown.com
Honeybees in the U.S. have been steadily producing less honey, and a new study by Penn State University has discovered the factors that may be causing that decline. This article features Penn State research.
Some Pa. municipalities are turning to fees to cover rising stormwater costs, but pushback and a lawsuit threaten that revenue
| northcentralpa.com
This story was produced by the State College regional bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom dedicated to investigative and public-service journalism for Pennsylvania. This article, originally published by Spotlight PA, quotes Andy Yencha and Jennifer Fetter, educators with Penn State Extension.
The unassuming material that could soak up carbon emissions
| msn.com
As temperatures rise, meltwater is flushing out millions of tons of this stuff: ultrafine powder ground down by the island’s melting glaciers. Geologists have a culinary-sounding name for the microscopic particles: “rock flour.” This article, originally published by the Washington Post, quotes Susan Brantley, Distinguished Professor of Geosciences.
'Growing Impact' podcast looks at climate youth leadership
| psu.edu
The latest episode of the "Growing Impact" podcast explores how the younger generation is getting involved in climate research and how the Global Youth Storytelling and Research Lab aims to become a pivotal transnational research hub.
Penn State Harrisburg to host Research and Discovery Day on April 10
| psu.edu
Penn State Harrisburg’s Office of Research and Outreach will host Research and Discovery Day on Wednesday, April 10. This event intends to showcase current areas of research and scholarly activities at the college.
Scientists face uncertainty while examining health consequences of microplastics: 'We need to act before we have all the answers'
| yahoo.com
While the full health effects of microplastics are still a mystery, early signs point to potential risks.
Duke ecologist Emily Bernhardt to talk coastal impacts of climate at 'Coffee Hour'
| psu.edu
Emily Bernhardt, ecosystem ecologist and biogeochemist at Duke University, will present "Resist, adapt or retreat? The consequences of rapid climate change for coastal landscapes and communities," at the Department of Geography's Coffee Hour lecture series.
‘Gamechangers’ series highlights two women making a difference with Penn State
| psu.edu
Two Penn State leaders, Tracy Langkilde and Karen Thole, were selected for the GameDay Couture “Gamechangers” series. The series highlights women who are breaking down barriers and making history in their fields.
New sunflower family tree reveals multiple origins of flower symmetry
| psu.edu
A new sunflower family tree, using skimmed genomes to increase the number of species sampled, revealed that flower symmetry evolved multiple times independently. The research team was led by Hong Ma, Huck Chair in Plant Reproductive Development and Evolution and professor of biology in the Eberly College of Science at Penn State.
NSF grant awarded to manage salt contamination of tidal river water supplies
| psu.edu
Salt contamination of water supplies in tidal rivers is a growing problem around the world, threatening the safe drinking water of billions of people, according to researchers at Penn State. Those researchers are part of a multi-institution team of scientists and engineers who were recently awarded funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation to develop tools to help monitor and manage decision-making to address this critical issue.
Learning Factory to host engineering showcase in person and virtually
| psu.edu
The Penn State College of Engineering’s Learning Factory will host its end-of-semester showcase for senior engineering students to present their capstone design projects and first-year engineering students to present their cornerstone design projects with both in-person and virtual formats.
Once a frozen haven, climate-driven rising temperatures are rapidly thawing the Arctic permafrost, posing a major threat to communities and infrastructure. Researchers are investigating how these changes will transform rivers, with potential consequences for erosion, sediment transport, and the entire Arctic landscape. Additionally, their project incorporates art to communicate these critical findings in an engaging way. Listen to the podcast.
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