Performing research at the intersection of climate change, stormwater management and urban infrastructure. Lab acct within @DrexelCAEE

Philadelphia, PA
Joined November 2019
We are at a true turning point for people and planet. I urge all countries, especially G20 members, to commit to carbon neutrally before 2050, and to submit more ambitious #ClimateAction strategies ahead of #COP26. bit.ly/3hWwZlI
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Dangerous heat waves intensify systemic racial inequalities, and are expected to further disadvantage communities of color if greenhouse gas emissions keep rising. Extreme heat is a climate justice issue. Learn more: theguardian.com/us-news/2020…
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“The climate crisis requires that we build the biggest team possible. So wouldn’t it make sense to prioritize the people who already get it?” bit.ly/2CPv3fp
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"Billions have accepted a radical change to their lives, virtually overnight and amid profound uncertainty, to slow coronavirus." Kinda makes you think what we could do for climate change, huh? Read this piece @AmSciMag by my cuz @SWRE_lab @FAMontalto bit.ly/3dBg0mK
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Have you been using parks during #COVID19? Concerned about #safety or overcrowding? If you live in a US city, we want to hear from you! Take this brief #survey from the @USL_NYC and help inform policies to keep #parks a priority at this critical time. urbansystemslab.com/urban-pa…
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Pledge to go outside for 30 minutes everyday in April for our #Penn30x30Challenge! Complete the challenges below to spend time in nature while social distancing 🌷🦔🌿Check our website to learn more and take the pledge: bit.ly/2FOdcEe #NatureRxPenn
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As shutdowns continue worldwide, the air we breathe has been getting cleaner. This week on @climate2020pod: @DrAriBernstein explains how air pollution has the potential to leave us more vulnerable to outbreaks like the coronavirus. apple.co/2Jh45gr
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To recover from #COVIDー19, the world will spend 100s of #Billions for #StimulusPackage - this is our unique chance to get it right and invest in #ClimateAction to create a #climate #health and #biodiversity safe - and #fair world #COP26
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None of the fundamentals have changed: emissions will fall a little this year in line with energy consumption but the shift is not permanent. After the #coronavirus pandemic ends, a #carbon-rich reality will return ft.com/content/360e8d8e-69d1… #COP26 #EnergyTransition
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Officials weigh postponing #COP26 despite urgent timing for climate action theenergymix.com/2020/03/24/…
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Philly in the national news today for a great reason! @grist grist.org/energy/federal-ban… Thank you to all the dedicated activists behind this! @350philly @PhillyThrive
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Wait for it. 100 years of #climate anomalies in 15 seconds. There’s no time to waste. There is no planet B. #ActOnClimate. Time for a #GreenNewDeal. #ClimateCrisis #Energy #go100re #PanelsNotPipelines
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"Some of the hottest areas now include Cobbs Creek, Point Breeze, Strawberry Mansion, and Hunting Park." ☀️ Check out our Beat the Heat toolkit to learn more about the Beat the Heat project in Hunting Park ⬇️ bit.ly/HeatToolkit
“There’s a history of racist policy in action,” @christinemknapp Knapp said. “Not just redlining but other historical race-based policies or actions are definitely one of the major underlying causes of the heat disparity.” Story by @susanphill whyy.org/articles/redlinings…
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‘A tipping point is playing out right now’ says climate scientist Michael Mann | My @ABCNews segment with @JoeABCNews on #AustraliaBushfires & climate change has ~74K views (and growing) on @Youtube: youtube.com/watch?v=OYtAGTe9…
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Looking for something new to read about climate change? This article @NRDC complies a list of literature that had a big impact: "Climate Change Literature that Made Waves in 2019" nrdc.org/experts/rob-moore/c…
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The hottest year. The driest year. Result: Raging wildfires. See where Australia is burning, and why. nyti.ms/39vGbJP
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Do you have thoughts about the future of the PES refinery site? @CleanAirCouncil and the Lindy Institute created a survey to collect stakeholders’ perspectives about the future of the site. Please share your thoughts by January 15: drexel.qualtrics.com/jfe/for…
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I'm delighted to have met His Holiness Pope Francis. @Pontifex is a messenger of hope & dignity, supporting human rights, refugees & migrants, and building bridges between communities. He is a champion for the protection of the planet. We need his moral voice more than ever.
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As the Mayor of Pittsburgh, I can assure you that we will follow the guidelines of the Paris Agreement for our people, our economy & future. xitter.cf/presssec/status/870367…
.@POTUS "I was elected by voters of Pittsburgh, not Paris. I promised I wld exit or renegotiate any deal which fails to serve US interests"
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The winter holidays are warming rapidly in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast. wapo.st/2S2X6xg via @washingtonpost
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