Sustainability is a strategic initiative in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. Below are the most current stories showcasing our college's sustainability efforts.
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Sister climate cities, utility data predict future water, electricity demands
12/07/2023
12/07/2023
Modern-day Ciudad Mante, Mexico, could help Tampa, Florida, plan for shifting water and electricity demands due to climate change, according to an international team of researchers.
Symposium to focus on forging new partnerships in climate research, solutions
12/04/2023
12/04/2023
Penn State will host the 2024 Climate Solutions Symposium on May 14 and 15 at The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center.
'Growing Impact' podcast explores mitigating the climate impact of contrails
12/01/2023
12/01/2023
The latest episode of "Growing Impact" features a team of researchers that is exploring how to mitigate aviation’s climate impacts, specifically the warming effect created by contrails.
Urgent need for climate solutions spurs Penn State to launch Climate Consortium
11/29/2023
11/29/2023
Penn State has established a consortium focused on meeting the mounting challenges related to climate change.
Social Science Research Institute launches climate, society, health initiative
11/29/2023
11/29/2023
A new Penn State initiative will focus on climate change and how extreme weather events impact human health, especially in underserved populations across the globe.
Melting ice falling snow: Sea ice declines enhance snowfall over West Antarctica
11/07/2023
11/07/2023
As the world continues to warm, Antarctica is losing ice at an increasing pace, but the loss of sea ice may lead to more snowfall over the ice sheets, partially offsetting contributions to sea level rise, according to Penn State scientists.
Collaborative landscape design approach may improve resiliency, human well-being
11/06/2023
11/06/2023
A newly proposed landscape stewardship framework may lead to a more resilient and adaptable environment and improved quality of life for people.
College of Earth and Mineral Sciences alumni panel discussion: ‘Be the Change’
10/30/2023
10/30/2023
The student committee of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Sustainability Council will host an alumni panel discussion, “Be the Change,” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, in 112 Walker Building on the University Park campus.
World Campus celebrates science and technology programs
10/30/2023
10/30/2023
Melissa Lopez has a passion to protect the Earth. She wanted to turn this passion into a career, but as a working parent, she had to temporarily put her goal on hold. When she learned about the Bachelor of Science in Energy and Sustainability Policy offered online through Penn State, she decided it was time to pursue her goal again.
Global Alumni Spotlight: Luis Alejandro Vergara
10/25/2023
10/25/2023
A career in sustainable agriculture was not what Luis Alejandro Vergara had originally envisioned for himself. When he came to Penn State, he started studying petroleum engineering, but he eventually switched and ended up graduating with a bachelor's degree in environmental systems engineering in 2017.