Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory |

Ancient pigment can boost energy efficiency

A color developed by Egyptians thousands of years ago can boost energy efficiency by cooling rooftops and walls.

UC Newsroom |

UC named a national leader in renewable energy

For the second year in a row, the EPA recognizes the University of California with a Green Power Leadership Award.

UC Newsroom |

Climate summit puts California, UC in the spotlight

The University of California is among the thousands gathering to share solutions at the Global Climate Action Summit.

UC Davis |

Can we grow one of the world's largest food crops without fertilizer?

We could be one step closer with the discovery of a new variety of corn.

UC Santa Barbara |

Ways to rally UC campuses for carbon neutrality

New report presents strategies for increasing campus engagement in the Carbon Neutrality Initiative

UC Newsroom |

UC launches Million Light Bulb Challenge community buy program

Students, staff, faculty and alumni can purchase high-quality, energy-efficient light bulbs at a special price.

Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego |

V. Ramanathan shares $1.33M sustainable development prize with fellow climate science pioneer

The renowned researcher from UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography is honored for his work.

UC Newsroom |

UC and its national labs invest in California climate change research

Three new, large-scale projects receive over $11M in funding to study the impacts of climate change on California.

UC Newsroom |

Can 1.5 million college students address climate change?

Some of the largest universities in Mexico, Canada and the U.S. have pledged to spur local action in their communities.

UC Office of the President |

UC partners with leading research universities to form international coalition for accelerating local climate action

The University of California today (Feb. 6) unveiled the University Climate Change Coalition, or UC3, a bold new coalition of 13 leading North American research universities that will prototype a collaborative model designed to help local communities achieve their climate goals and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. 

UC Newsroom |

Sustainability wins for UC, California in 2017

UC’s 14th Annual Report on Sustainable Practices shows that the UC system is not only growing, it’s greener than ever.

University of California |

The environmental cost of free two-day shipping

Online shopping can actually be the better choice for the planet, UC's Climate Lab series finds — but you might want to rethink that option for free two-day shipping.