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SUMMARY:Book Talk | North: The Future of Post-Climate America
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nClimate change is already fundamentally reshaping where and how we live. Join Perry World House for a conversation with Jesse M. Keenan on his new book\, North: The Future of Post-Climate America (Oxford University Press). \nNorth offers a critical reframing of adaptation science and the role that people\, markets\, and public institutions play in shaping human mobility and the capacity of American communities to adapt. With fast-moving markets and slow-moving governments\, everyday people are caught in the crosshairs. While some will seek to preserve the status quo\, others will relocate from places that are increasingly uninhabitable\, too risky\, or too expensive for permanent settlement. As the era of Sun Belt migration comes to an end and climate impacts accelerate\, everything from local relocations to transcontinental climate migrations are already well underway. \nAt the same time\, new geographies of opportunity are receiving zones for those who are seeking a more sustainable and less precarious way of life. North is not just a collection of scientific observations and projections about America’s future in the face of climate change. It is also a projection of optimism about America’s capacity for decarbonization\, environmental stewardship\, and population mobility. \nThe discussion will explore how shifting climates are altering the physical and demographic landscape of the United States\, creating a new era of migration\, market adaptation\, and transformed electoral politics. \nSpeaker\nJesse M. Keenan\, Favrot II Associate Professor of Sustainable Real Estate and Urban Planning\, Tulane University \nModerated by Thabo Lenneiye\, Inaugural Managing Director\, Carl H. Goldsmith Sustainable Agriculture Fund\, Kleinman Center for Energy Policy \nHost\nPerry World House
URL:https://climate.upenn.edu/event/book-talk-north-the-future-of-post-climate-america/
LOCATION:Perry World House\, 3803 Locust Walk\, Philadelphia\, 19104
CATEGORIES:Book Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T180000
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SUMMARY:Wharton-Weitzman Future of Cities Conference: Reimagining Urban Futures
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThe Wharton-Weitzman Future of Cities Conference is an annual multidisciplinary\, student-led\, faculty-advised event hosted at the University of Pennsylvania.Founded in 2020\, the conference aims to bring together urban innovators and experts from the public and private sectors to challenge and deepen the discourse around the trends\, technologies\, and policies transforming the future of our cities. \nThis year’s conference theme\, Reimagining Urban Futures\, will focus on balancing both aspirational and attainable visions for cities amid a convergence of challenges in recent years\, including housing affordability\, climate change\, and shifts in federal and local funding. We aim to create space for ambitious\, even “pie-in-the-sky” thinking — visions of urban futures with sustainability\, equity\, joy\, and resilience as core principles. At the same time\, we’ll explore the tactical\, grounded steps required to translate these visions into reality\, such as how cities and municipalities can create the futures they boldly envision for their residents. \nThis year’s conference will feature an exciting mix of keynotes\, panels\, fireside chats\, and demos. Explore the full range of programming here: whartonfuturecities.com. \nStudents\, professionals\, and academics from all disciplines are encouraged to join us. Every ticket includes access to all programming as well as refreshments throughout the day (breakfast\, lunch\, and happy hour post-conference.)
URL:https://climate.upenn.edu/event/wharton-weitzman-future-of-cities-conference-reimagining-urban-futures/
LOCATION:The Study at University City\, 20 S 33rd Street\, Philadelphia\, 19104
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T140000
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SUMMARY:Engaging with Student Energy Opportunities at Penn
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nStop by Houston Hall (West Lobby) between 10:00am — 2:00pm to learn about energy-related student clubs\, research\, degree programs and more. Student representatives for more than a dozen on-campus opportunities will be happy to chat with you about your interests. \nThis is a great way to kick off energy week with like-minded students. If you are involved in an on-campus energy-related group\, feel free to bring handouts of your own to share with other attendees. \nThis event is part of Energy Week at Penn. Check out the rest of the 2026 programming at energyweek.upenn.edu. \nSponsor\nMasters in Energy and Sustainability Program
URL:https://climate.upenn.edu/event/engaging-with-student-energy-opportunities-at-penn/
LOCATION:West Lobby\, Houston Hall\, 3417 Spruce Street\, Philadelphia\, 19104
CATEGORIES:Tabling
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T113401Z
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SUMMARY:Energy Storage\, Conversion and Fuel Production
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nA panel focusing on materials and processes for energy storage\, conversion and fuel production. \nPanelists\nDeep Jariwala\, Associate Professor and Peter and Susanne Armstrong Distinguished Scholar in Electrical and Systems Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering\, School of Engineering and Applied Science\nAnthony Shoji Hall\, Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering\, School of Engineering and Applied Science\nAleksandra Vojvodic\, Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering\, School of Engineering and Applied Science \nSponsor\nSchool of Engineering and Applied Science
URL:https://climate.upenn.edu/event/energy-storage-conversion-and-fuel-production/
LOCATION:Wu & Chen Auditorium\, Levine Hall\, Penn Engineering\, 3330 Walnut Street\, Philadelphia\, 19104
CATEGORIES:Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T040000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T183000
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SUMMARY:Power Reels: Energy on Film
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nJoin us for a screening of King Coal (2023)\, a documentary by director Elaine McMillion Sheldon that explores the deep cultural roots of coal in Appalachia\, tracing its enduring legacy even as its economic power diminishes. Through the lens of personal narrative and regional history\, the film examines the complex interplay between coal-dependent communities\, labor traditions\, environmental change\, and the shifting landscape of American energy production. \nThe event will begin with a brief discussion framing the film from a cinema studies perspective\, followed by the screening and a post-film Q&A exploring themes of environmental history. \nSponsor\nPenn Cinema and Media Studies (CIMS)
URL:https://climate.upenn.edu/event/power-reels-energy-on-film/
LOCATION:Claire M. Fagin Hall Room 114\, 418 Curie Boulevard\, Philadelphia\, 19104
CATEGORIES:Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T110000
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SUMMARY:Can Insurance Help Unlock Investments in Clean Technology?
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nJoin this panel discussion of insurance sector leaders driving strategies for risk transfer to support greater investments in clean technology and clean energy. Insurance is an enabler of economic activity and can help direct capital toward less carbon-intensive and cleaner technologies and business models. Insurers have many tools available to do this; this panel will discuss underwriting strategies and the insurance value chain. \nPanelists\nJeff McAulay\, CEO\, GreenieRE\nMaria Guercio\, Senior Vice President\, Climate Tech Industry Practice Leader for North America\, Chubb Insurance\nGeorge Schulz\, CEO\, New Energy Risk \nModerated by Carolyn Kousky\, Senior Fellow\, Kleinman Center for Energy Policy \nSponsor\nKleinman Center for Energy Policy
URL:https://climate.upenn.edu/event/can-insurance-help-unlock-investments-in-clean-technology/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T130000
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SUMMARY:Lessons from the White House: Climate\, AI\, and the Future
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nJoin us for a wide-ranging conversation with Professor Ali Zaidi\, former White House National Climate Advisor to President Biden and current Professor of Practice in the Materials Science and Engineering Department at Penn. This student-invited speaker event is co- \nSponsor\ned by the Vagelos Integrated Program in Energy Research (VIPER) and Kleinman Center for Energy Policy. \nDrawing on his experience leading national climate strategy\, shaping major industrial policy initiatives\, and working at the crossroads of technology and public service\, Professor Zaidi will explore the driving forces transforming today’s energy landscape—and the challenges and opportunities they present for the next generation. \nThe event format will be a fireside chat\, led by two VIPER student moderators\, with time for audience questions at the end. \nSpeaker\nAli Zaidi\, Professor of Practice\, Department of Materials Science and Engineering \nSponsors\nKleinman Center for Energy Policy\nVagelos Integrated Program in Energy Research
URL:https://climate.upenn.edu/event/lessons-from-the-white-house-climate-ai-and-the-future/
LOCATION:Kleinman Energy Forum\, Fisher Fine Arts Building\, 4th Floor\, Philadelphia\, 19104
CATEGORIES:Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T113353Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Climate and Energy Through Time: A Penn Museum Tour
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nToday social\, political\, and scientific debate are intertwined with the questions of how to build a better and more sustainable future\, but humans have been negotiating these issues for millennia. The history of human experience has always involved applying creative solutions to dealing with weather events\, adapting to diverse climates\, and harnessing the power of nature to produce efficient sources of energy to help us live comfortable lives. This hour-long tour of the Penn Museum will explore the collection with questions of ancient climates and energy production and consumption in mind. Evidence of humanity’s past is represented in the Penn Museum’s galleries\, but the question of humanity’s future is up to us. Much of the ongoing research at Penn is devoted to finding solutions to issues of climate change and energy use\, but maybe we can also learn something from the way that past peoples dealt with climate and energy to ensure that our future is both bright and green. \nSponsor\nPenn Museum
URL:https://climate.upenn.edu/event/exploring-climate-and-energy-through-time-a-penn-museum-tour/
LOCATION:Penn Museum\, 3260 South Street\, Philadelphia\, 19104
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T193000
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SUMMARY:Penn Science Cafe: How Critical Minerals Are Driving the Future of Energy
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nJoin us for a relevant and thought-provoking Science Café probing a topic that has dominated headlines: The role of critical minerals in energy systems. \nIn conversation with Karen Goldberg\, Vagelos Professor of Energy Research\, we’ll hear from Eric Schelter\, Hirschmann-Makineni Professor of Chemistry\, as he lays out how these minerals play a vital role in our daily lives—doing everything from powering our smartphones to paving the way for the clean energy transition. Professor Schelter will also walk us through the science that helps these minerals tick\, transforming them into critical building blocks that fuel our modern world. Bring your appetites\, your questions\, and your curiosity! \nCheck-in will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the program will start at 5:45 p.m. \nSpeaker\ns \nKaren Goldberg\, Vagelos Professor of Energy Research\nEric Schelter\, Hirschmann-Makineni Professor of Chemistry \nSponsor\nPenn School of Arts and Sciences
URL:https://climate.upenn.edu/event/penn-science-cafe-how-critical-minerals-are-driving-the-future-of-energy/
LOCATION:Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology\, Room 121\, 3200 Walnut Street\, Philadelphia\, 19104
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T120000
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SUMMARY:Building a Clean\, Equitable Economy: Where Do We Go from Here?
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nJoin Heather Boushey to learn about how the United States can embrace the clean energy transition without leaving communities behind.\nPenn Climate\, the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy\, and the Penn Center for Science\, Sustainability\, and the Media\, welcome Heather Boushey\, Professor of Practice at the Kleinman Center and former Chief Economist to President Biden’s Investing in America Cabinet\, for a conversation during Energy Week. \nOne of our nation’s most pressing economic challenges is embracing decarbonization as a strategic opportunity for shared growth and security. There is a need to rapidly transition from a carbon-intensive economy\, to adapt to the real-time physical damages incurred from a changing climate\, to bolster American competitiveness through technological innovation\, and to reverse decades of rising economic inequalities. Too often\, policymakers seeking policies that deliver both economic and climate benefits find themselves constrained by frameworks that assume decarbonization is a simple tradeoff between higher costs and lower emissions. \nFor the United States to maintain its role as an economic powerhouse\, it cannot be economically “blind” to the financial hazards of climate change and the economic upsides of decarbonization. The fundamental gaps in technical knowledge\, tools\, and communities of economic practice leave economic policymakers with outdated frameworks and capacities that fail to account for the requisite scale and speed of the energy transition\, which\, in turn\, results in people and places being left behind. \nIn this Penn Energy Week seminar\, Dr. Heather Boushey\, Professor of Practice at the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy\, will debunk old dogma on the economics of climate change and map out the necessary principles to deliver on our future\, which sets the table for a forward-looking plan where decarbonization delivers shared growth for people and places and bolsters national security. \nSpeaker\nHeather Boushey\, Professor of Practice\, Kleinman Center for Energy Policy \nSponsors\nPenn Climate\nKleinman Center for Energy Policy\nPenn Center for Science\, Sustainability\, and the Media
URL:https://climate.upenn.edu/event/building-a-clean-equitable-economy-where-do-we-go-from-here/
LOCATION:Kleinman Energy Forum\, Fisher Fine Arts Building\, 4th Floor\, Philadelphia\, 19104
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T184500
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CREATED:20260304T120501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T113255Z
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SUMMARY:Pennsylvania’s Power Surge: Datacenters\, Grid Stress and New Regulatory Frontiers
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThe Master in Law Program proudly presents its annual lecture. This panel explores the intersection of datacenter growth and challenges to the energy infrastructure. The explosive growth of generative AI and cloud computing is driving demand for large-scale datacenters\, placing unprecedented pressure on the U.S. electric grid\, energy infrastructure\, climate and clean energy goals\, as well as consumer pricing. With a focus on Pennsylvania\, \nPanelists\nwill discuss how this unprecedented demand is reshaping energy systems and challenging regulatory frameworks\, prompting innovative legal and regulatory strategies. \nA pre-event reception will be held from 4:00-5:15 PM in Davis Student Union\, Golkin Hall\, Penn Carey Law. \nPanelists\nTimothy Burdis (ML’23)\, Director of State Policy Solutions\, PJM Interconnection\nStephen M. DeFrank\, Chairman\, Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission\nRay Fakhoury\, Manager\, Energy Policy\, AWS Public Policy\nDevin McDougall\, Senior Attorney\, Clean Energy Program\, Earthjustice \nModerated by Shelley Welton\, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Law and Energy Policy\, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School \nSponsor\nPenn Master in Law Program
URL:https://climate.upenn.edu/event/pennsylvanias-power-surge-datacenters-grid-stress-and-new-regulatory-frontiers/
LOCATION:Michael A. Fitts Auditorium\, Penn Carey Law\, Golkin 100\, Michael A. Fitts Auditorium\, Philadelphia\, 19104
CATEGORIES:Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T183000
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SUMMARY:Energy Week Poster Session
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nYou are invited to participate in the 2026 Energy Week at Penn Poster Session\, Wednesday\, February 25\, 2026 from 4:30-6:30pm in the VLEST building. This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded peers and faculty\, showcase and get feedback on your work\, learn about the breadth of energy research happening at Penn\, and get a free Energy Week t-shirt! \nAll students and postdocs who have research related to energy are encouraged to participate. Poster presenters will be assigned an hour-long block where they are expected to be at their poster but are otherwise encouraged to visit other posters\, network with attendees or enjoy some refreshments. \nSponsors\nVagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology\nVagelos Integrated Program in Energy Research
URL:https://climate.upenn.edu/event/energy-week-poster-session/
LOCATION:Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology\, 3200 Walnut Street\, Philadelphia\, 19104
CATEGORIES:Showcase
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T113000
DTSTAMP:20260424T065450
CREATED:20260304T120502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T113251Z
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SUMMARY:Advancing Climate Action at Penn: Inside VLEST & Penn's Energy Systems
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nAs Part of Energy Week at Penn\, join us for a guided tour all about Penn’s energy systems and how Penn is leading in building energy design. The event is will start at Penn’s Facilities and Real Estate Services for an overview of Penn’s climate goals\, progress to date\, and how campus energy is sourced and managed. Then walk to the Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology (VLEST) for an interactive tour led by University Architect Mark Kocent\, Ryan Rose (Senior Director of Facilities Planning and Operations\, SAS)\, and Nadine Gruhn (Managing Director\, VIEST). Explore VLEST’s energy-efficient systems and sustainable features\, including hands-on engagement with sunshades and lab spaces designed for energy efficiency. Space is limited—please register to reserve your spot. \nSponsor\nPenn Sustainability
URL:https://climate.upenn.edu/event/advancing-climate-action-at-penn-inside-vlest-penns-energy-systems/
LOCATION:Facilities and Real Estate Services\, 3101 Walnut Street\, Philadelphia\, 19104
CATEGORIES:Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T131500
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SUMMARY:Wharton Impact Presents: Sustainable Computing and AI
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nThis panel will feature the research of Penn faculty Benjamin Lee and Ali Zaidi\, who are working in the intersection of environmental sustainability\, energy efficiency\, material science and engineering\, and the AI economy. The panel will be moderated by Arthur van Benthem\, Professor of Business Economics and Economic Policy at the Wharton School\, and Faculty Co-Lead of the Climate Center. \nSpeakers\nBenjamin Lee\, Professor of Electrical Systems and Engineering and Professor of Computer and Information Science\, University of Pennsylvania\nAli Zaidi\, Professor of Practice\, Material Science and Engineering\, University of Pennsylvania \nSponsor\nWharton Impact\, Value\, and Sustainable Business Initiative
URL:https://climate.upenn.edu/event/wharton-impact-presents-sustainable-computing-and-ai/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T180000
DTSTAMP:20260424T065450
CREATED:20260304T120502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T113247Z
UID:10000048-1772123400-1772128800@climate.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:Careers in the Energy Sector: Energy Week Alumni Panel
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nInterested in a career in the energy sector? The Kleinman Center will host a panel discussion between accomplished alumni working in the field of energy which will focus on preparing students for a successful entrance into the energy sector. \nPanelists\nwill discuss their career trajectories\, the lessons they have learned\, the trends that they observe\, and will offer recommendations to students interested in entering this sector. This program will be an invaluable opportunity for students and advisors. \nPlease join us for a reception following the event! \nPanelists\nRob Janssen\, Senior Vice President\, Kelson Energy\nRich Chung\, Chief Investment Officer\, Hanwha Renewables\nCraig Glazer\, Vice President\, Federal Government Policy\, PJM Interconnection\nRanjani Sankaran\, Executive Director\, Project & Export Finance\, Standard Chartered \nModerated by Ryan Hledik\, Principal\, The Brattle Group \nSponsor\nKleinman Center for Energy Policy
URL:https://climate.upenn.edu/event/careers-in-the-energy-sector-energy-week-alumni-panel/
LOCATION:Kleinman Energy Forum\, Fisher Fine Arts Building\, 4th Floor\, Philadelphia\, 19104
CATEGORIES:Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T091500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T171500
DTSTAMP:20260424T065450
CREATED:20260304T120558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T113215Z
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SUMMARY:Truth in Crisis Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nIn conjunction with the Wolf Humanities Center’s 2025–2026 Forum on Truth\, this interdisciplinary symposium engages experts in an exploration of truth(s) contested or revealed in crises across panels on (1) Institutions of Learning\, (2) Land and its Technologies\, and (3) Borders. In the framing\, we take our cue from Sara Ahmed (2010)\, who understands crisis\, perceived and described\, as constructed; a crisis necessitates the identification and defense of shared norms and values\, a world and its inhabitants\, against that which threatens. The articulation of crisis thus reveals and contests truth(s) that are\, by presentation\, matters of survival. Held at the University of Pennsylvania’s Kislak Center for Special Collections\, Rare Books and Manuscripts\, this one-day symposium will begin with a highly anticipated keynote featuring Dr. Althea Wasow from University of California\, Santa Barbara. The day’s discussions will bring together scholars from various disciplines to expand upon questions of crisis\, its meanings and manifestations in the modern and contemporary world\, and the role of truth in surviving. \nHost\nWolf Humanities Center
URL:https://climate.upenn.edu/event/truth-in-crisis-symposium/
LOCATION:Class of 1978 Orrery Pavillion\, Kislak Center for Special Collections\, Rare Books and Manuscripts 6th Floor\, Van Pelt Library\, Philadelphia\, 19104
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T110000
DTSTAMP:20260424T065450
CREATED:20260304T120502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T113200Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Climate and Energy Through Time: A Penn Museum Tour
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nToday social\, political\, and scientific debate are intertwined with the questions of how to build a better and more sustainable future\, but humans have been negotiating these issues for millennia. The history of human experience has always involved applying creative solutions to dealing with weather events\, adapting to diverse climates\, and harnessing the power of nature to produce efficient sources of energy to help us live comfortable lives. This hour-long tour of the Penn Museum will explore the collection with questions of ancient climates and energy production and consumption in mind. Evidence of humanity’s past is represented in the Penn Museum’s galleries\, but the question of humanity’s future is up to us. Much of the ongoing research at Penn is devoted to finding solutions to issues of climate change and energy use\, but maybe we can also learn something from the way that past peoples dealt with climate and energy to ensure that our future is both bright and green. \nSponsor\nPenn Museum
URL:https://climate.upenn.edu/event/exploring-climate-and-energy-through-time-a-penn-museum-tour-2/
LOCATION:Penn Museum\, 3260 South Street\, Philadelphia\, 19104
CATEGORIES:Showcase
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260424T065450
CREATED:20260304T120527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T113211Z
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SUMMARY:Investing in Clean Energy and Pennsylvania’s Working Families
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nWhat does a worker-centered clean energy transition look like in one of the nation’s largest energy-producing states? This panel examines labor’s vision for Pennsylvania’s clean energy future—from building and launching the Union Energy coalition to shaping state policy that aligns climate action with economic security. \nPanelists\nwill explore the key challenges and opportunities of organizing the emerging clean energy economy\, including how to ensure strong labor standards\, meaningful community benefits\, and real pathways for fossil fuel workers and communities. The conversation will dig into what a “just transition” looks like in practice—and how labor\, policymakers\, and advocates can work together to deliver an energy future that is affordable\, reliable\, and union-built. \nLunch will be available after the talk. \nSpeakers\nAngela Ferritto\, President\, Pennsylvania AFL-CIO\nJim Snelll\, Business Manager\, Steamfitters Local 420\nRep. Elizabeth Fiedler\, State Representative\, Pennsylvania’s 184th District\nKatie Blume\, Legislative Director\, Conservation Voters of Pennsylvania \nModerated by Matt Ryan\, Eastern States Regional Director\, Climate Jobs National Resource Center \nSponsors\nKleinman Center for Energy Policy\nPenn Program on Regulation
URL:https://climate.upenn.edu/event/investing-in-clean-energy-and-pennsylvanias-working-families/
LOCATION:Kleinman Energy Forum\, Fisher Fine Arts Building\, 4th Floor\, Philadelphia\, 19104
CATEGORIES:Panel
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T065450
CREATED:20260304T120527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T113155Z
UID:10000051-1772197200-1772204400@climate.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:Common Press: Open Studio Session
DESCRIPTION:Summary\nVisit the Common Press studio and explore relief printing in celebration of Penn Energy Week! Participate in one or both activities. All are welcome! \nCommemorative Poster Printing: Come pull your own print of a typographic design on our antique printing press. The poster celebrates energy and sustainability and was designed in collaboration with the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy. \nT Shirt Stamping: Choose from an array of rubber stamp designs to embellish your Energy Week t-shirts using permanent fabric ink. \n* We will have extra Energy Week t-shirts available if you don’t have one. Or bring one from a prior year! \nSponsor\nPenn Libraries
URL:https://climate.upenn.edu/event/common-press-open-studio-session/
LOCATION:Penn Common Press\, Fisher Fine Arts Library\, Lower Level\, Philadelphia\, 19104
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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