New engineering research center to focus on agriculture technology
UC Merced
August 5, 2020
UC Merced joins three other campuses to sustainably meet the challenge of boosting global food production by 70 percent by 2050.
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Sustainable Agriculture Education Association conference overview
UC Santa Cruz’s Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems, with support from the UC Global Food Initiative, hosted the Sustainable Agriculture Education Association national conference, highlighting hands-on educational efforts that bridge scientific and social issues.
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Scientists design way to use harmless bacteria to detect heavy metals in drinking water
UC San Diego
February 27, 2020
The goal is to test water at the faucets people actually drink from and catch contamination along the way.
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UCLA developing policy to phase out single-use plastics
UCLA
February 6, 2020
The move could drive regional change and would make UCLA one of the largest universities in the U.S. to take action.
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UC launches first-ever organic research institute, with a hand from Clif Bar
UC Agriculture and Natural Resources
January 30, 2020
The California Organic Institute will accelerate the development and adoption of effective farming tools and practices.
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