Researchers analyze how Greta Thunberg’s moral framing influenced the impact of her United Nations speech.
Why Greta Thunberg is so powerful
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.
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.
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.’
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
Small towns, big flood waters
How do you move an entire town threatened by floods?
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.