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After a long slog, climate change lawsuits will finally put Big Oil on trial

After a long slog, climate change lawsuits will finally put Big Oil on trial

| dailymontanan.com

After the United States Supreme Court decided that most of the challenges against big oil and gas belonged in state court, those cases could reshape the conversation of climate change in America. This article quotes Hannah Wiseman, professor of law at Penn State Law.

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Emerging research areas refocus Institute of Energy and the Environment themes | Penn State University

Emerging research areas refocus Institute of Energy and the Environment themes

| psu.edu

The Institute of Energy and the Environment has revamped its research themes to better align them with the energy and environmental research being done at Penn State and to recognize the importance of community and justice.

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Growing Impact: Floating offshore wind energy (Teaser)

Growing Impact: Floating offshore wind energy (Preview)

| youtube.com

Episode release date: August 1, 2024. Wind power has come a long way from its humble beginnings as water pumps and windmills. Today, it's a major contributor to our electricity generation. While onshore wind farms are well-established, the U.S. has yet to tap into the full potential of offshore wind. With advancements like floating turbines and improved blade designs, wind energy is poised for another significant leap forward.  

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Animal Diagnostic Lab names new head of virology, molecular diagnostics sections | Penn State University

Animal Diagnostic Lab names new head of virology, molecular diagnostics sections

| psu.edu

Mathias Martins has been named head of the virology and molecular diagnostics sections in Penn State's Animal Diagnostic Laboratory, effective July 15. Martins will join Penn State from the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory in College Station, Texas.

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Luis F. Ayala appointed head of Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering | Penn State University

Luis F. Ayala appointed head of Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering

| psu.edu

Luis F. Ayala, professor of petroleum and natural gas engineering and holder of the William A. Fustos Family Professorship in Energy and Mineral Engineering at Penn State, assumed the head of the John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering, effective July 1. 

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Researchers unveil innovative technology that outperforms conventional solar panels using both sun and 'cold universe' energy: 'A key renewable energy technology'

Researchers unveil innovative technology that outperforms conventional solar panels using both sun and 'cold universe' energy: 'A key renewable energy technology'

| thecooldown.com

Researchers at Penn State developed a method of using both solar energy and the incredibly cold temperatures of outer space to create both renewable energy and cooling capacity. This article quotes Linxiao Zhu, assistant professor of mechanical engineering.

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American diets got briefly healthier, more diverse during COVID-19 pandemic | Penn State University

American diets got briefly healthier, more diverse during COVID-19 pandemic

| psu.edu

American diets may have gotten healthier and more diverse in the months following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. They published their findings in PLOS ONE. 

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Build Clean Energy on Dirty Land, These Researchers Say

Build clean energy on dirty land, these researchers say

| heatmap.news

How can we make better use of the areas environmental destruction has left behind? This article cites the research of Hannah Wiseman, professor of law and Wilson Faculty Fellow in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.

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'Growing Impact' examines light source efficiency, accuracy | Penn State University

'Growing Impact' examines light source efficiency, accuracy

| psu.edu

The latest episode of the Growing Impact podcast discusses lighting system design and evaluation and if the current approach to quantifying light source efficiency is accurate.

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Growing Impact: Evaluating lighting efficiency cover with a large indoor ceiling with lights in the background

Growing Impact: Evaluating lighting efficiency

Lacking a standard unit for light measurement, scientists devised a spectral sensitivity curve in the early 20th century. This graph, representing an "average human observer," mathematically quantifies light. Though imperfect, it remains the standard today, but an update could significantly improve the energy efficiency of lighting.

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WPSU to feature film detailing Earth system approach to Penn State research | Penn State University

WPSU to feature film detailing Earth system approach to Penn State research

| psu.edu

The documentary film, “ESSC made EESI,” will premiere on WPSU Thursday, July 4, at 5:30 p.m. in place of “Weather World.” The documentary details the history of Penn State’s Earth and Environmental Systems Institute (EESI), which began in 1986 as the Earth System Science Center (ESSC).

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Erica Smithwick: Climate change in context

Erica Smithwick: Climate change in context

| statecollege.com

Changing how society views global warming can be more about conversations with friends and neighbors than warnings from experts. This article features an interview with Erica Smithwick, distinguished professor of geography.

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