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Coming of age in a warming world: How UC students are turning climate anxiety into action
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A UC degree launched Miguel Tamayo’s life as an aerospace engineer. Here’s how he paid for college.
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How to go green without really trying
It’s not easy being green — or is it?
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Your smartphone’s hidden history
In the last decade, smartphones have gone from novelty luxury items to a ubiquitous necessity. Faster networks, broader coverage, cheaper prices: These powerful devices have transformed the world in unexpected ways, driving commerce, fomenting revolutions and…
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How food label confusion is hurting the climate
Have you ever thrown away food simply because it was past the date stamped on the package? You’re in good company: A report from the Natural Resources Defense Council found that more than 90 percent of Americans are wasting food because of confusion over food…
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California’s force for research innovation
UC graduate students visit with lawmakers in Sacramento to share bold ideas for tackling California's big challenges.
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Where do greenhouse gas emissions come from?
If someone asked you to list the major sources of greenhouse gases around the world, what would you say?
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Robots help stroke victims rehab
Patients regain motor control through technology developed by an engineering grad student.
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Quiz: How much do you really know about climate change?
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The war on climate change: Are we at a new tipping point?
For four decades UC San Diego atmospheric scientist Veerabhadran "Ram" Ramanathan has warned that carbon dioxide and other emissions from human activity are heating up the planet. One of the first scientists to predict global warming, his models of…
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What a billion tweets tell us about climate change
The planet is getting hotter. Will more hot days have an effect on happiness around the world? Evidence from over one billion tweets says yes – and it’s not going to be a day at the beach.
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Why the climate change fight needs a new type of entrepreneur
Scientists and global leaders are busy seeking solutions to climate change, but a growing number of experts in the field think that another group will have to play a critical role: entrepreneurs. And now is the time for entrepreneurs to enter the fray.
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Is it safe to eat that? Confusing food labels are about to get a lot simpler
Pop quiz: What’s the difference between “best by,” “sell by” or “expires on”?
If you’re not sure, you aren’t alone. Americans toss out $165 billion worth of food each year, often out of safety concerns fueled by confusion about the meaning of the 10-plus…
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What’s the best electric car for you? Take this app for a test drive
If you’re thinking of buying a new car, there’s a decent chance you’re considering trying something greener. There’s also a decent chance that some concern, big or small, has you hitting the brakes when it comes to buying an electric car.