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UC Merced becomes the first public research university in the country to achieve carbon neutrality
UC Merced
December 3, 2020
A landmark accomplishment for the campus, two years ahead of its goal.
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Carbon Flux Explorers
Jim Bishop, senior scientist at Berkeley Lab and professor at UC Berkeley, is leading a project to deploy robotic floats that provide data on how microorganisms sequester carbon in the ocean. He recently led a research team on a 10-day voyage, funded by the National Science Foundation, to put the Carbon Flux Explorers to the test.
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UCLA to assess California drinking water systems to identify risks and solutions
UCLA
September 26, 2019
An analysis of this scope has never been done before in the state.
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The University of California declares a climate emergency
UC Newsroom
September 17, 2019
UC President Janet Napolitano and all 10 chancellors recognize ‘the need for a drastic societal shift to combat the growing threat of climate change.’
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Care about the planet? UC campuses stand out in Sierra magazine’s ‘Cool Schools’ list
UC Newsroom
September 13, 2019
Seven campuses are among nation's most eco-friendly, while UC Irvine sets a record for being in the top 10 for a decade.
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Sustainability at UC Newsletter May 2021 - t.co/3K7bD2XEyJ
Bending
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Ten scalable solutions for carbon neutrality and climate stability
UC’s Sustainability program covers all 10 campuses and five medical centers.
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The Carbon Neutrality Initiative commits UC to emitting net zero greenhouse gases from its buildings and vehicle fleet by 2025, something no other major university system has done.
Learn more about the Carbon Neutrality Initiative