Penn State Energy and Environment News

Courier Express partnering with Penn State DuBois on endangered species series

| thecourierexpress.com

Endangered species are organisms that are very likely to become extinct in the near future. Most causes for endangerment are human-induced. There are federal, state, local, and private organizations that are concerned and have programs designed to monitor, keep tract of, and design programs to aid in the recovery of populations in peril. This article mentions Penn State. 

Warming and habitat loss shrink pollinator numbers. That may hit coffee, cocoa crops hard in future

| richmond.com

A dramatic decline in insects that pollinate key tropical crops will likely hit coffee lovers right in the mug. That one-two punch will melt some chocolate fans’ dreams, too. This article mentions Penn State research.

Pennsylvania State University Hershey Medical Center to receive $1.19M pollution prevention grant

| abc27.com

(WHTM) – Pennsylvania State University Hershey Medical Center is receiving a $1,199,108 pollution prevention grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The project proposed…

Cermak receives Great Lakes Sea Grant award

| seagrant.psu.edu

Cermak began working for Pennsylvania Sea Grant in 2012 as a Coastal Outreach Specialist working in the Lake Erie watershed. He brings a unique perspective and leadership in the development and implementation of projects that pertain to invasive species outreach and management, public access improvement, land conservation, water quality and quantity management, and social science. His passion for these topics has led to improvements in local water quality, the health of aquatic ecosystems, and enhanced accessibility for all to access and enjoy the region’s resources.

Honey bees may inherit altruistic behavior from their mothers

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True altruism is rare behavior in animals, but a new study by Penn State researchers has found that honey bees display this trait. Additionally, they found that an evolutionary battle of genetics may determine the parent they inherit it from.

Climate change will bring long periods of lethal heat and humidity by end of century, even under 2C of warming

| earth.org

Different warming scenarios will bring levels of heat and humidity that human bodies cannot handle by the end of the current century, affecting billions of people across the world. This article quotes, W. Larry Kenney, professor of physiology and kinesiology and the Marie Underhill Noll Chair in Human Performance at Penn State.

Penn State hosts SPARK 2050 energy summit to ignite energy transformation

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To answer former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s call for an 80% cut to carbon emissions in the commonwealth by 2050, more than 100 stakeholders from across academia, government, industry and nonprofit sectors convened at Penn State on Oct. 10. The all-day summit, dubbed SPARK 2050, focused on building and communicating an inclusive, cohesive vision for the Pennsylvania energy community.  

Land-use webinar to focus on accessory dwelling units Oct. 18

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As housing costs continue to climb, creative solutions are emerging across the country to provide affordable and adaptable housing options. A Penn State Extension land-use webinar on Oct. 18 will focus on accessory dwelling units — small houses or apartments located on the same lot as a single-family home — as a housing solution for individuals of various ages, abilities and income levels.

Energy and mineral engineering doctoral candidate awarded fellowship grant

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Younes Shekarian, a doctoral degree candidate in the John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering, received the SME Ph.D. Fellowship grant from the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME). The award helps support exceptional doctoral students seeking a career in academia.

Libraries to observe Open Access Week with virtual panel discussion Oct. 24

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Penn State University Libraries will participate in the 16th annual global observance of Open Access Week with a virtual panel discussion at noon on Oct. 24, on the theme, "Community Over Commercialization."

College of Ag Sciences team receives $1.9 million grant for dairy cattle study

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Researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences and collaborators from the University of Minnesota have received a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to study parasite issues related to organic dairy cattle.

Addressing rural health through community informed research, outreach

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Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute and Penn State College of Medicine are helping to address health disparities for rural Pennsylvanians through research, education and community outreach.