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.
Penn State team wins national competition on use of AI in the energy industry
| psu.edu
A team of five graduate students from the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences won first place in the 2024 Chevron National Engineering Competition. The annual competition challenges teams to present novel ideas about contemporary subjects in the petroleum and energy industry, with this year’s topic focused on use cases for implementing artificial intelligence.
Podcast sheds light on the evolution of disease-causing pathogens
| psu.edu
For the latest episode of the Tracking Traits podcast, Penn State forensic science undergrad Emma Sieminski interviewed Andrew Read, Evan Pugh professor of biology and entomology and senior vice president of Research at Penn State.
Architecture head and Arts and Architecture dean to discuss AI
| psu.edu
Frank Jacobus, professor and head of the Penn State Department of Architecture in the College of Arts and Architecture’s Stuckeman School, will discuss his new book with B. Stephen Carpenter II, Michael J. and Aimee Rusinko Kakos Dean of the College of Arts and Architecture, at 4:15 p.m. April 15 at the Woskob Family Gallery, located at 146 South Allen St. in State College.
EarthTalks: Michael Waring to discuss indoor air quality on April 15
| psu.edu
Michael Waring, professor and department head of civil, architectural and environmental engineering at Drexel University, will give the talk, “Exposure to indoor PM2.5 and impact of outdoor-to-indoor temperature and humidity gradients,” at 4 p.m. Monday, April 15, in 112 Walker Building on the University Park campus.
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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.
Disparities in sleep health and insomnia may begin at a young age
| psu.edu
Children and teens from racial and ethnic minority groups are disproportionately affected by persistent insomnia symptoms that begin in childhood and continue through young adulthood, according to a study led by Penn State researchers. This study is one of the first to look at how childhood insomnia symptoms evolve over the long-term and investigate how the trajectory of insomnia differs between racial and ethnic groups.
'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.
Stuckeman architecture doctoral candidate recognized for refugee camp research
| psu.edu
A native of Jordan, Dima Abu-Aridah focused her architecture doctoral thesis in the Stuckeman School on examining how Syrian refugees in Jordan live in the Zaatari camp — a settlement for more than 80,000 Syrian refugees. She was named the recipient of the 2024 Alumni Association Dissertation Award for her efforts.
The global push to involve youth in climate action is gaining momentum, harnessing their innovative spirit, deep investment in the future, and strong collective voice to combat climate change. Getting young people involved ensures that climate policies are forward-thinking and geared towards sustainable development, while their global solidarity and use of digital platforms amplify the call for urgent action. At the forefront of this movement, Penn State's Global Youth Storytelling and Research Lab aims to become a pivotal transnational research hub, empowering young leaders to shape the future of climate and environmental justice. Listen to the podcast.
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