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How a Legal Loophole Allows Gas Leaks to Keep on Flowing

How a legal loophole allows gas leaks to keep on flowing

| e360.yale.edu

A new federal rule will cut major methane emissions from natural gas production. But residents of Pennsylvania’s fracking region contend that the cumulative impact of smaller leaks, which go unreported, will continue unabated, compromising their air, water, and health. This article quotes Jennifer Baka, associate professor of geography and IEE faculty member.

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Heard on campus: Nikki Crowley on 30 years of neuroscience advances | Penn State University

Heard on campus: Nikki Crowley on 30 years of neuroscience advances

| psu.edu

Nikki Crowley recently spoke at the Ashtekar Frontiers of Science, an annual public lecture series held by the Eberly College of Science, on 30 years of advances in cell signaling and neuroscience.

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Stable profits, land preservation matter to farmers debating solar leases | Penn State University

Stable profits, land preservation matter to farmers debating solar leases

| psu.edu

While a stable and predictable profit is an important factor to Pennsylvania farmers considering leasing out their land for solar energy development, it’s not enough on its own, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers.

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How the skeletons of our prehistoric ancestors evolved to modern human frames (Credit: brunocoelho/Shutterstock)

How the skeletons of our prehistoric ancestors evolved to modern human frames

| discovermagazine.com

As humans transitioned from hunter-gatherers to farmers, so too did their bone structure. This article quotes IEE faculty member, Timothy Ryan, head and professor of anthropology.

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Search launched for new dean of Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences | Penn State University

Search launched for new dean of Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences

| psu.edu

Penn State is seeking nominations and candidates for the next dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences.

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Penn State student, faculty attend UN Climate Change Conference

Penn State student, faculty attend UN Climate Change Conference

| psucollegian.com

Among the heads of state and world leaders that met in Dubai from Nov. 30 to Dec. 13 of last year was a select delegation of Penn State community members.

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Newly discovered ancient tree species looks like it could be from the mind of Dr. Seuss | CNN

Newly discovered ancient tree species looks like it could be from the mind of Dr. Seuss

| edition.cnn.com

Unusual trees found fossilized in Canada were buried alive 350 million years ago. Scientists say the discovery opens a new window into the history of life on Earth. This article quotes Peter Wilf, professor of geosciences.

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'Growing Impact' podcast explores effect of solar energy's expansion on land use | Penn State University

'Growing Impact' podcast explores effect of solar energy's expansion on land use

| psu.edu

The latest episode of the "Growing Impact" podcast explores how to minimize the conflict that can occur when considering placement of solar energy installations.

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Toraman receives recognition from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers | Penn State University

Toraman receives recognition from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers

| psu.edu

Hilal Ezgi Toraman, assistant professor of energy engineering and chemical engineering at Penn State, was selected as a “Pioneer of Catalysis and Reaction Engineering (CRE)” by the CRE division of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.

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Community-Powered Solar Farming

Growing Impact: Community-powered solar farming

Solar energy's surge, driven by cost efficiency and climate change urgency, is prompting a rapid transition to a renewable energy source with substantial land requirements. To inform just and sustainable rural land use with solar, a research team is working in rural communities to determine the potential for harmonious coexistence between solar and agriculture.

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COP28 UAE

Penn State delegation: Reflection on COP28

A six-person Penn State delegation traveled to Dubai for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change's COP28. A month after the event, the delegation reflects on COP28, what was important, and what the future may bring.

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San Diego's flooding shows the toll of climate change on low-income communities

Many communities affected most by San Diego's flooding were low-income, with a majority of Latino and Black residents. The impact highlights the inequality in public investment for climate resiliency. This article and National Public Radio segment quotes Gregory Jenkins, professor of meteorology and atmospheric science, geography and African studies. It was also aired by nearly 100 local stations across the country, including WHYY in Philadelphia and WESA in Pittsburgh.

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