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A thunderstorm in Harrisburg on June 3, 2023 caused minor flooding on Front Street at Boas Street.
July 19, 2023 | 3:02 PM

Penn State studies seek to show human impact of climate-related disasters

A recent study found that environmental disasters associated with climate change can have a big effect on teens’ well-being and academic performance.

By Rachel McDevitt
Vehicles are under water during flooding in Norristown, Pa. Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 in the aftermath of downpours and high winds from the remnants of Hurricane Ida that hit the area. Scientists say climate change is contributing to the strength of storms like Ida.
March 28, 2023 | 5:42 PM

Penn State expanding weather network, offering data that could help areas prepare for floods

The solar powered stations have a battery power backup and collect data on air and soil temperature, humidity, solar radiation, air pressure, wind speed and direction, rainfall and soil moisture.

By Rachel McDevitt
Penn State doctoral student Stephanie Herbstritt shows the hairy ligule in switchgrass that's growing on a Penn State research plot in Centre County.
August 7, 2020 | 6:36 AM

Some faculty’s environmental science research on hold, while others find work around, in face of COVID-19

The National Science Foundation postponed most work on Antarctica
By Anne Danahy