New research supports Pennsylvania's inclusion in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
| alleghenyfront.org
By joining RGGI, Pennsylvania could speed its pace in cutting carbon emissions, raise new revenue and boost the use of renewable fuel.
Human-like camera? This bio-inspired device snaps images by copying human eyes
| techtimes.com
The bio-inspired device replicated the red, green, and blue lights that we humans see! This article quotes Kai Wang, Assistant Research Professor, Materials Science and Engineering.
Candy Yekel, associate vice president for Research, to begin phased retirement
| psu.edu
After 29 years with Penn State, Candice “Candy” Yekel, associate vice president for Research and director of the Office for Research Protections, will transition to a phased retirement, beginning July 1. Yekel's purview spanned human-subjects research, animal research, drone safety, research integrity, conflict of interest and much more.
More research is needed to spread the benefits of electric vehicles equitably
| psu.edu
Electric vehicles, or EVs, promise to reduce carbon emissions and serve as a tool to help mitigate climate change, but a team of Penn State researchers report there has been little research to determine how equitable the benefits of EVs are and, in fact, whether the technology may unfairly harm some areas and populations.
Home energy use can be expensive and contribute to climate change. New programs aim to cut bills and emissions
| stateimpact.npr.org
New federal money and state programs that aim to help people save on their energy bills while reducing planet-warming emissions.
EMS student program recognizes outstanding academic, professional development
| psu.edu
This spring semester, student Isabella Ferreira and 14 other undergraduates were inducted as College of Earth and Mineral Science Academy for Global Experience laureates.
Mining PA Conference offers outlooks from leaders in mining
| psu.edu
Pennsylvania mining industry leaders, government representatives and faculty will speak at the inaugural Mining PA Conference, to be held Aug. 14-16 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center on the Penn State campus.
DEP Secretary Negrin to give keynote address at Shale Network Workshop on May 18
| psu.edu
Penn State is hosting the annual Shale Network Workshop on May 18 and 19. Richard Negrin, secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, will deliver the keynote address from 7:30 to 9 p.m. on May 18 in Deans Hall of the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center.
Penn State students recognized at American Nuclear Society Student Conference
| news.engr.psu.edu
Penn State nuclear engineering students took home four best presentation and poster awards from the American Nuclear Society Student Conference at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in April.
Sustainable Communities Collaborative Expo draws more than 300 visitors
| psu.edu
The Sustainable Communities Collaborative (SCC), the Sustainability Institute at Penn State’s experiential scholarship program, recently celebrated the conclusion of the 2023 Spring semester with their biannual Campus and Community Sustainability Expo.
Underground hydrogen storage to support renewable energy
| by Anne Menefee
Hydrogen is gaining traction as a key player in the transition from fossil fuel energy to renewable energy. When used as a fuel, hydrogen produces only water vapor as a byproduct, making it a low-carbon energy carrier that could replace carbon-intensive fossil fuels in energy-intensive sectors.
The Sustainable Communities Collaborative receives EPIC-N certification
| psu.edu
The Sustainable Communities Collaborative program in the Penn State Sustainability Institute recently received a newly created certification, which evaluates the impact and success of experiential learning projects based on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and criteria set by the EPIC (Educational Partnership In Communities) Network, also known as EPIC-N.
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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