Satellite data reveals bonds between emissions, pollution and economy
A new analysis of nearly two decades of satellite data shows that economic development, fossil-fuel combustion and air quality are closely linked on the continental and national scales, but can be decoupled at the national level, according to Penn State scientists.
Scientists identify flank instability at a volcano with history of collapse
A method to detect long-term movements of these mountains using satellite images could help identify previously overlooked instability at some volcanoes, according to Penn State scientists.
Mining engineering professor selected as honorary member of AIME
Barbara Arnold, professor of practice in mining engineering at Penn State, has been awarded honorary membership in American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers (AIME).
Global alumni profile: Professor Judi Wakhungu
Penn State alumna Professor Judi Wakhungu, currently Kenya’s ambassador to France, Portugal, Serbia, Monaco and the Holy See, always knew deep down that she would make a great impact on the world.
Professor teams up with his former teacher for Planet Geo podcast
Jesse Reimink remembers the first time someone planted the Earth science seed that for him blossomed into a career in the geosciences.
Virtual EarthTalks series focuses on policies, technology to slow global warming
The spring 2021 EESI EarthTalks series, “Energy and climate policy: How to avoid a global hothouse,” will address questions related to carbon taxes, renewable energy subsidies and the feasibility of carbon sequestration, among other topics.
Climate dynamics seminar examines possible sea-level rise from Thwaites Glacier
Sridhar Anandakrishnan, professor of geosciences at Penn State, will give an overview of Thwaites Glacier and discuss the prospects for sea-level rise from this and similar glaciers at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27.
Inexpensive battery charges rapidly for electric vehicles, reduces range anxiety
Range anxiety, the fear of running out of power before being able to recharge an electric vehicle, may be a thing of the past, according to a team of Penn State engineers who are looking at lithium iron phosphate batteries that have a range of 250 miles with the ability to charge in 10 minutes.
Virtual seminar series examines cutting-edge climate research at Penn State
The Earth System Science Center has announced the lineup for its spring 2021 Climate Dynamics seminar series.
EESI EarthTalks: Climate scientist Kerry Emanuel to discuss policy options
Renowned meteorologist and climate scientist Kerry Emanuel, Cecil and Ida Green Professor of Atmospheric Science at MIT, will discuss policy options to slow global warming at 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25.