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Check out our new Strategic Climate Comms Certificate thru PennLPS! This certificate is a blend of science & comms courses & culminates in a capstone taught by PCSSM Associate Director Heather Kostick. More info: lpsonline.sas.upenn.edu/academics/cert…. @MichaelEMann

Our 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Forecast is live! @MichaelEMann Julia Seidenstein and Michael Kozar predict 10 named storms this season since a strong El Niño is likely to emerge. web.sas.upenn.edu/mannresearchgr…

The earth seen from Artemis II reminds us of the truth that inspired the first earth day: our planet is a fragile, shared home. Our message to world leaders: it isn't too late, stop the tunnel vision &see the big picture to create a sustainable future. #EarthDay2026 Photo:NASA

Honored to join a diverse group of distinguished colleagues (and @Penn's founder Benjamin Franklin) in being inducted today, April 22 (Earth Day 2026!), into the American Academy of Arts & Sciences (@americanacad): amacad.org/new-members-20…

Join us on 4/21 w/ @falklab for "Annenberg Climate Communication Flash Talks" at 230-4pm. Hear from researchers across PCSSM, @AnnenbergPenn, & @APPCPenn who focus on climate change or w/ implications for our climate future. Register here: web.sas.upenn.edu/pcssm/calendar… @MichaelEMann

Join Science Under Siege authors @MichaelEMann and @PeterHotez , tomorrow 4/2 from 6-730pm at the MIT Museum for a discussion moderated by Boston Globe editor Anna Kuchment. Register here: mitmuseum.mit.edu/programs/autho…

Starting TODAY at 10am - we look forward to seeing you soon for PCSSM Research Day! @MichaelEMann #climate #upenn #penncssm #philly

Sign up today and join us next week on 3/31 from 10am-3pm for our second PCSSM Research Day! Hear about our highlights from the past year from @MichaelEMann, and talks from our postdocs and Senior Research Fellow. Register here: web.sas.upenn.edu/pcssm/calendar…

Thank you to all of our attendees yesterday of our symposium with Penn Center for Research on Emerging Viruses "Rising Temperatures and Emerging Diseases"! We hoped you enjoyed all of our speakers and keynote discussion. Talks will be uploaded to YT later. @penncssm" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@penncssm

Join us on 3/31 for our second PCSSM Research Day! Hear opening remarks from center director @MichaelEMann and stay to learn about the work our researchers are doing. Lunch provided for event registrants. Register here: web.sas.upenn.edu/pcssm/calendar… #upenn #pcssm #climate

Join us with PCREV on 3/26 for "Rising Temperatures and Emerging Diseases". Assistant Professor of Architecture Dorit Aviv will be giving a talk called "Designing for Urban Heat: Toward Resilient Cooling Infrastructure". To register: web.sas.upenn.edu/pcssm/calendar… #climate #upenn

Join us with PCREV on 3/26 for "Rising Temperatures and Emerging Diseases". @ricardocasney will be giving a talk called "From Reemergence to Resilience: Optimizing Dog Rabies Elimination in a Highly Mobile World". To register: web.sas.upenn.edu/pcssm/calendar… @MichaelEMann

One week from today is our symposium w/PCREV titled "Rising Temperatures and Emerging Diseases: Science in a Changing Landscape"! The Keynote Discussion will be with @MichaelEMann & @PeterHotez Registration closes 3/25 at 12pm ET: web.sas.upenn.edu/pcssm/calendar… #upenn #climate #viruses

Join us with PCREV on 3/26 for "Rising Temperatures and Emerging Diseases". Prof Maciej Boni of Temple University will be giving a talk called "Have we been ignoring the economic forces behind infectious disease surveillance". To register: web.sas.upenn.edu/pcssm/calendar… @MichaelEMann

Join us on 3/31 for our second PCSSM Research Day! Hear opening remarks from center director @MichaelEMann and stay to learn about the work our researchers are doing. Click here for full schedule and registration: web.sas.upenn.edu/pcssm/calendar… #upenn #pcssm #climate

Join us with PCREV on 3/26 for "Rising Temperatures and Emerging Diseases". ASC/PCSSM PostDoc Ovidia Stanoi will be giving a talk called "Social Connection & Motivation to Act Sustain Everyday Climate Change Conversations". To register: web.sas.upenn.edu/pcssm/calendar… #climate #upenn

Join us with PCREV on 3/26 for "Rising Temperatures and Emerging Diseases". Prof Scott Hensley of the Microbiology Dept will be giving a talk called "Unexpected emergence of H5N1 avian influenza virus in cattle". To register: web.sas.upenn.edu/pcssm/calendar…

Join us for our next event with PCREV on March 26 "Rising Temperatures and Emerging Diseases: Science in a Changing Landscape" with keynote speakers @MichaelEMann and @PeterHotez #climate #upenn For more info & registration: web.sas.upenn.edu/pcssm/calendar…

Last chance to register for our event happening TOMORROW 2/10 from 12-1pm in person at @APPCPenn. Pizza and beverages will be available to attendees. We will record the event for later viewing. We hope to see you there! @MichaelEMann eventbrite.com/e/challenges-a…

Check out this commentary from PCSSM Senior Fellow Dr. Joe Romm "Another AI Dirty Secret: How the Data Center in Your Backyard Is Being Supported by the World’s Largest Petrochemical Companies" for @CleanAirMoms #climate @MichaelEMann momscleanairforce.org/another-ai-dir…