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Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media focuses on challenges and opportunities in communicating climate and environmental sustainability. Email us to connect: upenncssm@sas.upenn.edu. https://web.sas.upenn.edu/pcssm/

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A new vocabulary for journalism’s growing problem with expertise Our Norwegian Journalist Fellow Jon KΓ₯re Time unpacks the complex relationship journalists have with experts and scientists.

A new report out by @reutersinstitute.bsky.social that features research from PCSSM Post-Doc Vanessa Schipani - read more here: reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/new-vocabula...
#science #sciencejournalism @michaelemann.bsky.social

27.01.2026 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Please note that our event on 1/27 with @michaelemann.bsky.social & Mami Mizutori is moving to a fully virtual format due to the impending snow storm. If you've already registered - keep an eye out for email updates. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/ahead-of-t...

23.01.2026 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join me, @penncssm.bsky.social, @perryworldhouse.bsky.social, and the Center for East Asian Studies at the Perry World House from 12-1pm on Jan 27. My colleague, Mami Mizutori and I will discuss how people can turn β€œbig data” to β€œbig action”.

More info here: www.eventbrite.com/e/ahead-of-t...

20.01.2026 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Another Voice: New York’s $100 billion nuclear plan would worsen its affordability crisis There have been decades of price drops in batteries, solar, and wind power: β€œThe economics for batteries are unrecognizable,” the lead author explained. β€œSolar is no longer just cheap daytime

Check out this new op-ed in The Buffalo News from PCSSM Senior Research Fellow Dr. Joe Romm "Another Voice: New York’s $100 billion nuclear plan would worsen its affordability crisis": buffalonews.com/opinion/arti...
@michaelemann.bsky.social
#climate #energy #newyork

23.01.2026 17:04 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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09.01.2026 16:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Publications Information about PCSSM researcher white papers, published articles, and research reports can be found on this page. 2026 Romm, J. 2026. New York’s Nuclear Anti-Affordability Fiasco: Why the State’s D...

A new report published this week by PCSSM Senior Research Fellow Dr. Joe Romm called "New York’s Nuclear Anti-Affordability Fiasco: Why the State’s Deeply Flawed Energy Plan Would Explode Electricity Rates". Head to our website to read the report. #climate
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09.01.2026 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Senior Research Coordinator, Earth and Environmental Science 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...

We're excited to share a job opportunity for a Senior Research Coordinator working with our group and @michaelemann.bsky.social. See link for more information and to apply.

wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recrui...

#climate #jobs #philly

06.01.2026 22:25 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Senior Research Coordinator, Earth and Environmental Science 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...

We're excited to share a job opportunity for a Senior Research Coordinator who will be working with our Director Michael E. Mann on climate science and modeling research as a part of @mannresearch.bsky.social. Please see job link for details.

wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recrui...

06.01.2026 22:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Come see MRG PhD Candidate Kenzie Weaver at her poster TODAY titled "Historical Nor’easter Characteristics and Trends in a High-Resolution Regional Climate Simulation: Evaluation Against Reanalysis"

@mackenzieweaver.bsky.social | @michaelemann.bsky.social
#AGU25 #noreaster

17.12.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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When in New Orleans! ⚜️ It's always great to spend time with our nor'easter collaborators from Rowan University and Bryn Mawr College!

@michaelemann.bsky.social | @xuekeli.bsky.social | @mackenzieweaver.bsky.social | @andrajgarner.bsky.social
#AGU25 #noreaster #NewOrleans #CafeDuMonde

17.12.2025 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Great job today @mackenzieweaver.bsky.social ! πŸŽ‰ Keep an eye out for Kenzie at #OSM26 where she'll be sharing more of her research on historical nor'easters!

@michaelemann.bsky.social | #AGU25 #noreaster

17.12.2025 20:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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@mannresearch.bsky.social Research Associate Dr. Xueke Li giving her talk at #AGU2025 earlier today titled β€œUncovering Drivers of Emotional Vulnerability to Extreme Heat Using explainable Machine Learning” which is part of a collab with our postdoc Dr. Ovidia Stanoi.
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16.12.2025 15:24 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us this morning in the #AGU25 GH21A: Mental Health Impacts of Specific Climate Hazards: Risks, Responses, and Resilience in a Changing Climate session for Dr. Xueke Li's talk on Uncovering Drivers of Emotional Vulnerability to Extreme Heat Using Machine Learning

πŸ“Œ NOLA CC 297 ⏰ 9:20am

16.12.2025 14:34 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Check out all the events from the Mann Research Group this year at #AGU25

@michaelemann.bsky.social | @xuekeli.bsky.social | @mackenzieweaver.bsky.social | #cryosphere #heatwaves #noreaster #paleoclimate

15.12.2025 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Due to East Coast weather and travel delays, Chris unfortunately missed his session this morning so make sure to stop by poster C11D-0796 before the first day of #AGU25 is over!

@michaelemann.bsky.social | #cryosphere #paleoclimate #CampCentury #GRIS #MIS11

15.12.2025 22:14 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join @michaelemann.bsky.social, Holly Mayton, Robert Ward and co-conveners at #AGU25 in the Science and Society: Science for Policy session happening now in conference center 338-339

15.12.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We hope to see you at #AGU2025!

15.12.2025 13:44 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ClimateVoices Featuring Joe Romm In this issue I’m pleased to be talking with Joe Romm, a Senior Research Fellow at the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media (PCSSM) conducting research examining the scalability of ke...

NEW issue of #ClimateVoices featuring Joe Romm, a Senior Research Fellow at the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media (@penncssm.bsky.social) conducting research examining the scalability of key proposed climate solutions.

Short Q&A πŸ‘‡

04.11.2025 17:39 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Nuclear Energy Today: Perspectives on Policy, Practice, and Regulation in the Energy Transition Hear from a panel of accomplished experts in energy policy who will address the persistent challenges, emerging opportunities, and policy implications that shape our understanding of nuclear energy.

Happening TODAY at 430pm - join us on the 6th floor of Van Pelt!

www.library.upenn.edu/events/nucle...

29.10.2025 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Taylor Swift, storytelling, and climate communication | Penn Today Clean energy expert and senior research fellow at Penn Joseph Romm says that Taylor Swift’s lyrics offer storytelling techniques that can be applied for impact-driven climate communications.

Joseph Romm, Senior Fellow at @penncssm.bsky.social, says that Taylor Swift’s lyrics offer storytelling techniques that can be applied for impact-driven climate communications. @upenn.edu

24.10.2025 16:05 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Calling all disabled US residents: if you are passionate about disability justice, environmental justice and climate adaptation, please email krishnak@sas.upenn.edu to express your interest in participating in this study. Gift vouchers will be provided to thank you for your time.

24.10.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Communication is a Climate Solution: How Taylor Swift CanΒ LevelΒ Up Your Storytelling The Penn Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media is excited to host a climate communications and storytelling mini workshop with PCSSM Senior Research Fellow Dr. Joseph Romm. Romm is an exper...

Last chance to sign up for our event happening tomorrow from 4-530pm w/ Dr. Joe Romm tomorrow "Communication is a Climate Solution: How Taylor Swift Can Level Up Your Storytelling"!
#upenn #climatechange #penncssm #pcssm #climateweekatpenn
@michaelemann.bsky.social
web.sas.upenn.edu/pcssm/calend...

15.10.2025 20:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are excited to share the latest publication from Senior Research Fellow Dr. Joseph Romm and collaborators titled "Are Carbon Offsets Fixable?" - read more here:
www.annualreviews.org/content/jour...
@michaelemann.bsky.social #climatechange #upenn #penncssm #pcssm #carbon

14.10.2025 13:21 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hydrogen: fuel of the future or hype of the past?

We dig into the promises & pitfalls of hydrogen as clean energy with Joe Romm @penncssm.bsky.social, @hilarylewis.bsky.social @industriouslabs.bsky.social & Eleanor Smith @tonizhoniani.bsky.social

🎧 Listen now: listen.climateone.org/z7oIxKJV?sid...

10.10.2025 19:50 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1

Great job Chris & Nat! Nat is an MES student working with PCSSM on their capstone.

13.10.2025 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Climate Cafe Are you interested in talking with others about what it’s like to live, learn, and work in this uncertain time of human-caused climate change? The cafΓ© is a welcoming space to share your experiences, ...

Last chance to sign up for our Climate Cafe tomorrow led by PCSSM Senior Fellow Dr. Kate Staley and Dr. Beth Mark! Share your thoughts& feelings about climate change in a supportive setting.
Register here: web.sas.upenn.edu/pcssm/calend...
#upenn #penncssm #climatechange
@michaelemann.bsky.social

13.10.2025 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Our center ( @penncssm.bsky.social) will be hosting a number of events at @upenn.edu #ClimateWeek next week.

The week of climate-related events will be capped off with our keynote event, my conversation with Bill Nye Friday afternoon!

09.10.2025 14:17 β€” πŸ‘ 52    πŸ” 20    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don’t miss out on our events next week during #ClimateWeekatPenn! First up Dr Kate Staley and Dr Beth Mark are cohosting a climate cafe. Link in bio for more info. @michaelemann.bsky.social

10.10.2025 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Conversation with Bill Nye the Science Guy | Join PCSSM director @michaelemann.bsky.social and Bill Nye 10/17 @ 12pm as they discuss the urgency in standing to battle the climate crisis and how we can all take action

Registration is required: climateweek.provost.upenn.edu/event/conver...

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08.10.2025 19:48 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Communication is a Climate Solution: How Taylor Swift Can Level Up Your Storytelling | Join Dr. Joe Romm on 10/16 @ 4pm in a communication workshop to make climate change messaging go viral

For more info and registration: www.eventbrite.com/e/communicat...

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