UC Santa Barbara |

Why Greta Thunberg is so powerful

Researchers analyze how Greta Thunberg’s moral framing influenced the impact of her United Nations speech.

UCLA |

UCLA to assess California drinking water systems to identify risks and solutions

An analysis of this scope has never been done before in the state.

UC Newsroom |

How garbage from landfills is advancing UC's clean energy future

Landfills are a major source of greenhouse gas emssions. UC's new biogas deal turns that pollution into an energy source.

UC Newsroom |

The University of California declares a climate emergency

UC President Janet Napolitano and all 10 chancellors recognize ‘the need for a drastic societal shift to combat the growing threat of climate change.’

UC Newsroom |

Care about the planet? UC campuses stand out in Sierra magazine’s ‘Cool Schools’ list

Seven campuses are among nation's most eco-friendly, while UC Irvine sets a record for being in the top 10 for a decade.

UC Newsroom |

Meet UC’s 2019 Sustainability Champion

Katie Maynard developed from an undergrad studying biology into one of UC's most potent forces for environmental change.

UC Merced |

Media creates false balance on climate science, study shows

About half of mainstream media visibility goes to climate-change deniers, many of whom are not climate scientists.

UCLA |

UCLA to lead $10 million California conservation project

Scientists will study the DNA of endangered and threatened species and learn which are most vulnerable to climate change.

UC Riverside |

Iconic Joshua trees are facing extinction

The national park would retain just 0.02 percent of its tree habitat if no climate change action is taken.

UC Santa Cruz |

UC Santa Cruz establishes interdisciplinary Southeast Asia research center

The first-of-its-kind SEACoast center will work to protect some of the most diverse ecological zones in the world.

UC Davis |

Small towns, big flood waters

How do you move an entire town threatened by floods?

UC San Diego |

Study uncovers surprising melting patterns beneath Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf

Scientists discover an ancient geologic structure under Antarctica’s largest ice shelf and describe the threats it may face.