Penn Environmental Innovations Initiative
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Catalyzing solutions to significant real-world environmental challenges at the University of Pennsylvania.
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http://environment.upenn.edu 06-10-2021 13:45:22
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Cary Coglianese of The Regulatory Review and University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, a member of EII's Internal Advisory Committee,spoke with POLITICO about the Supreme Court's recent Chevron decision. "The court's ruling undermines vital protections, jeopardizing key climate regulations." politi.co/3XOPgJq
New research by The Wharton School's Benjamin Keys Ben Keys reveals distortions in home insurance rates across the US, with major misalignments between premiums paid and actual climate risk. Explore an interactive map The New York Times. nytimes.com/interactive/20… The ESG Initiative at the Wharton School
In the face of climate inequality, how can nonprofits and philanthropic organizations support marginalized communities? A yearlong project led by Katherina Rosqueta of #PennSP2’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy through Penn Environmental Innovations Initiative will identify promising strategies. environment.upenn.edu/research/commu…
For the past year, global temperatures have exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Prof Michael E. Mann of PennCSSM, a member of EII's advisory committee, highlights the urgency of climate action. Learn about the data and its implications Inside Climate News insideclimatenews.org/news/09072024/…
The Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic at University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School was crucial in supporting Baleena, a start-up founded by Penn alums who won the Penn President's Sustainability Prize. Baleena's filters capture microplastics from laundry, keeping waterways clean. law.upenn.edu/live/news/1679…
Global warming is changing how we think about disease. Inside Climate News shared how Penn’s Judith O’Donnell noted the increasing risk of urban malaria transmission as climate change extends mosquito breeding seasons. insideclimatenews.org/news/23072024/…
Buying a carbon offset? It's essentially a promise, but not all promises are kept. Danny Cullenward Danny Cullenward of Kleinman Energy spoke with NPR about the risks of relying on offsets. npr.org/2024/07/24/g-s…
Climate scientist Prof Michael E. Mann highlights the unprecedented nature of recent high temperature records, warning of the urgent need for stronger action on climate change in a recent story in The Seattle Times. Read more: bit.ly/3M7JWJZ
How will the 2024 presidential candidates shape America's energy future? From deregulation to clean energy investment, Kleinman Energy developed a detailed comparison of their energy agendas. Find out what’s at stake for the climate. kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/news-insights/…