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Stephen Decina appointed inaugural executive director of Climate Science Policy and Action | Penn Today The Office of the Vice Provost for Climate Science, Policy, and Action reflects Penn’s already considerable presence across energy, sustainability, and climate science.

We are excited to welcome Dr. Stephen Decina as our inaugural Executive Director. Dr. Decina has over 15 years of experience in academia and government in science and policy. Check out this article at #PennToday to learn more: penntoday.upenn.edu/news/stephen...
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Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost for Climate Science, Policy, and Action University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school co...

"Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost" | In the Philly area, and interested in working with @michaelemann.bsky.social and his team to advance Penn's climate & sustainability mission? Please consider applying:

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Looking forward to working with Dr. Decina! Please go follow our colleagues at @upennclimate.bsky.social for all climate-related ongoings and to learn about the Vice Provost for Climate office at Penn. #climate #penn #upenn

Stephen Decina appointed inaugural executive director of Climate Science Policy and Action | Penn Today The Office of the Vice Provost for Climate Science, Policy, and Action reflects Penn’s already considerable presence across energy, sustainability, and climate science.

I am excited to welcome Dr. Stephen Decina as our inaugural Executive Director. Dr. Decina has over 15 years of experience in academia and government in science and policy. To learn more about him and his background, please check out this article at #PennToday:
penntoday.upenn.edu/news/stephen...

"Reply to Dablander et al.: Identifying interventions that change intentions lays a valuable foundation for behavior change" | The @asinclair.bsky.social et al response to a comment on their article earlier this year in
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Check out PCSSM postdoc @asinclair.bsky.social's latest paper with collaborators in @nathumbehav.nature.com on their SCIMaP project that visualizes cuts to NIH funding & how that impacts economy and employment nationwide.

And check out the map here: scienceimpacts.org

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A new study by @falklab.bsky.social and the @penncssm.bsky.social tested 17 strategies to motivate environmental action:

Many people believe climate change is happening, but most don't act. Why? A new study looks systematically for what works—and what doesn’t—to overcome psychological barriers that keep people stuck in the carbon-emissions status quo.

"Many people believe climate change is happening, but most don’t act. Why?" by Sarah DeWeert for @anthropocenemag.bsky.social on recent @pnas.org article led by PCSSM PostDoc @asinclair.bsky.social coauthored with @michaelemann.bsky.social & Emily Falk.

www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/05/many...

Congratulations to our post-doc @asinclair.bsky.social on her new position! Allie is PCSSM's first post-doc to graduate to a faculty position. We look forward to seeing all the great work that Allie will continue to do!
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What behavioral strategies motivate environmental action? | Penn Today A collaborative study from researchers affiliated with the Annenberg School for Communication, Annenberg Public Policy Center, and School of Arts & Sciences tested 17 strategies in an “intervention to...

What behavioral strategies motivate environmental action?
A collaborative study from researchers w/ @appc.upenn.edu @asc.upenn.edu, @penncssm.bsky.social & #PennSAS tested 17 strategies in an ‘intervention tournament.’ | New via #PennToday @upenn.bsky.social
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"Behavioral Interventions Motivate Action to Address Climate Change" | Honored to be co-author on article in @pnas.org led by @penncssm.bsky.social post-doctoral scholar @asinclair.bsky.social sky.social w/ Emily Falk & others
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www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

Really excited to share this project, the focus of my postdoc work with @falklab.bsky.social and @penncssm.bsky.social! This was a BIG team science effort: Kudos to co-authors @dcosme.bsky.social @curse10.bsky.social @diegoreinero.bsky.social @michaelemann.bsky.social & José Carreras-Tartak! 8/9

PCSSM Post-doc @asinclair.bsky.social along w/ Dr. Emily Falk, @michaelemann.bsky.social & team have a brand new study in @pnas.org "Behavioral interventions motivate action to address climate change" with important implications for climate solutions messaging: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/...

The Climate Chronicles A podcast that explores the history of climate change

Check out The Climate Chronicles podcast hosted by Professor Dagomar Degroot where she takes you on a journey through all of human history, from the evolution of our hominid ancestors to the onset of today’s rapid warming.
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theclimatechronicles.com

📣 Across the U.S., cuts to federal funding for health research are projected to cause losses of $16B and 68,500 jobs. How will YOUR area be impacted?

Excited to share SCIMaP, a website that our team has created to communicate the impact of funding cuts. #PsychSciSky #MedicalSky

scienceimpacts.org

Contributor: Small nuclear reactors are no fix for California's energy needs The state is considering allowing mass-produced reactors, defying economics and logic. The hype is built on magical thinking.

PCSSM Senior Research Fellow Dr. Joe Romm wrote a recent piece for the @latimes.com

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Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media hosts first Research Day Showcasing the ongoing work at PCSSM, the Research Day will include research talks by a number of PCSSM staff and researchers, as well as a poster and networking session.

Coverage our event happening now from The Daily Pennsylvanian with quotes from @heatherkostick.bsky.social on what PCSSM Research Day is all about:

www.thedp.com/article/2025...

The Hype About Hydrogen – A Book Event with Dr. Joseph Romm (University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA) | Michael E. Mann Please join the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media (PCSSM) in hosting PCSSM Senior Research Fellow Dr. Joseph Romm for a book talk and […]

Join @penncssm.bsky.social for a book event with PCSSM Senior Research Fellow Dr. Joseph Romm on his updated edition of “The Hype About Hydrogen” with an introduction by me and followed by a book signing with Dr. Romm TODAY, April 17 from 4-5PM EST.

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Register today and please note the location change! We hope to see you there.

We will be recording the event and posting our YouTube for later viewing.

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The Hype About Hydrogen – A Book Event with Dr. Joseph Romm Please join the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media (PCSSM) in hosting PCSSM Senior Research Fellow Dr. Joseph Romm for a book talk and event on his upcoming book “The Hype About Hyd...

Join us next week on 4/17 for a book event with Dr. Joe Romm who will be giving a talk on his complete revision of his 2004 book "The Hype About Hydrogen" with an intro by @michaelemann.bsky.social. Books available for purchase on site.
More info & register here: web.sas.upenn.edu/pcssm/calend...

Climate Storytellers’ Summit EVENT DESCRIPTION Join My Climate Story project, the Yale Program on Climate Communication, the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, & the Media, and the High Meadows Environmental Institute f...

Happening TODAY at 4pm EST! We look forward to hearing from climate storytellers and sharing their experience with @michaelemann.bsky.social moderating.

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Join us next week on 4/17 for a book event with PCSSM Senior Research Fellow Dr. Joe Romm who will be giving a talk on his complete revision of his 2004 book "The Hype About Hydrogen" with an introduction by @michaelemann.bsky.social.

Register here: web.sas.upenn.edu/pcssm/calend...

Don't forget to register for this online event later this week - we look forward to seeing you there and hearing these stories!
#climatestorytellerssummit #climatechange

Climate Storytellers’ Summit EVENT DESCRIPTION Join My Climate Story project, the Yale Program on Climate Communication, the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, & the Media, and the High Meadows Environmental Institute f...

We're excited to be a cohost for the Climate Storytellers' Summit on 4/10 with High Meadows Environmental Institute,
@yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social, and My Climate Story! Register now at the link below for this online event moderated by @michaelemann.bsky.social.

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Conceived by Professor Bethany Wiggin, hosted by scientist @michaelemann.bsky.social, and presented by My Climate Story, High Meadows Environmental Institute, @yaleclimatecomm.bsky.social & @penncssm.bsky.social, this Summit offers a platform for climate storytelling.

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Informational session on the US Academic Alliance for the IPCC and IPCC author nomination process. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. This webinar will describe the work of the US Academic Alliance for the IPCC (USAA-IPCC), a network of US universities that are registered observers with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change…

If you are a U.S.-based climate expert, we highly encourage to you attend this webinar to learn how to submit your materials for consideration by the 4 April deadline.

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Happening now at @appc.upenn.edu with PCSSM and @museumforartinwood.bsky.social - join us if you’re on campus!

Art for Action: Creativity in the Face of Climate Change - Museum for Art in Wood

TODAY at 12:30pm: Join us with the
@museumforartinwood.bsky.social! We're hosting a discussion moderated by @michaelemann.bsky.social with artists and their action and creativity in the face of climate change. Register at the link below!

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