Seeing Otherwise: The Liberatory Power of History

Seeing Otherwise: The Liberatory Power of History

The *1.5 Minute Climate Lectures returned to campus on September 22 as part of Climate Week at Penn. Professors and leaders from across the University united in a series of lectures to sound the alarm about the climate emergency, to call for large-scale climate action, and to share a vision of constructive and comprehensive responses. The maximum amount the average temperature can rise in order to avoid the worst consequences of global warming is 1.5°C. We’re already past 1°C.

The Challenge of Long-Term Thinking

The Challenge of Long-Term Thinking

The *1.5 Minute Climate Lectures returned to campus on September 22 as part of Climate Week at Penn. Professors and leaders from across the University united in a series of lectures to sound the alarm about the climate emergency, to call for large-scale climate action, and to share a vision of constructive and comprehensive responses. The maximum amount the average temperature can rise in order to avoid the worst consequences of global warming is 1.5°C. We’re already past 1°C.

Climate Change: How Do We Measure Success?

Climate Change: How Do We Measure Success?

The *1.5 Minute Climate Lectures returned to campus on September 22 as part of Climate Week at Penn. Professors and leaders from across the University united in a series of lectures to sound the alarm about the climate emergency, to call for large-scale climate action, and to share a vision of constructive and comprehensive responses. The maximum amount the average temperature can rise in order to avoid the worst consequences of global warming is 1.5°C. We’re already past 1°C.

Giga-Scale Problems Require Giga-Scale Solutions

Giga-Scale Problems Require Giga-Scale Solutions

The *1.5 Minute Climate Lectures returned to campus on September 22 as part of Climate Week at Penn. Professors and leaders from across the University united in a series of lectures to sound the alarm about the climate emergency, to call for large-scale climate action, and to share a vision of constructive and comprehensive responses. The maximum amount the average temperature can rise in order to avoid the worst consequences of global warming is 1.5°C. We’re already past 1°C.

Why We Need a Green New Deal for K-12 Schools

Why We Need a Green New Deal for K-12 Schools

The *1.5 Minute Climate Lectures returned to campus on September 22 as part of Climate Week at Penn. Professors and leaders from across the University united in a series of lectures to sound the alarm about the climate emergency, to call for large-scale climate action, and to share a vision of constructive and comprehensive responses. The maximum amount the average temperature can rise in order to avoid the worst consequences of global warming is 1.5°C. We’re already past 1°C.

60-Second Virtual SLAM | Alumni Weekend 2021

60-Second Virtual SLAM | Alumni Weekend 2021

Penn Arts & Sciences presents a virtual Alumni Weekend edition of its famous 60-Second Lectures. The lectures, given by the School’s foremost faculty, students, and alumni, prove that a world of knowledge can be condensed into just one minute. Find out how these Quakers—backed by the Power of Penn—are impacting their communities and the world as critical thinkers, problem solvers, and leaders.

Introduction by Paul Sniegowski, Stephen A. Levin Family Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and Professor of Biology.

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