An international team of scientists tracks how fast and in which direction local climates — and species — have shifted.

One day, you may fill up your tank with gasoline-like fuels made from cellulosic materials such as farm and forestry waste, using a new process invented by chemists at UC Davis.

Power generation and water desalination are among potential applications.

Inez Fung is one of several esteemed co-authors of a landmark report that summarizes and highlights what is well understood in the field of climate study, and points to areas of uncertainty that require more research.

The carbon dioxide concentration in our atmosphere recently exceeded 400 ppm for the first time. Ralph Keeling explains the consequences and addresses why time is of the essence.

Got a minute? That's all the time you'll need to get the rundown on climate change, thanks to researchers at UC Berkeley.

Scientists warn against the high risk of degradation of marine ecosystems and the human hardships that may result.

In its first months of operation, the APF has found two new planetary systems, giving astronomers a taste of planetary riches to come.

Such action could accomplish not only that but also increase fisheries' profits and yields.

New data on the deep-diving creatures include a record-setting dive more than a mile deep.

Top predators of the Southern Ocean are tied both to the health of the ocean ecosystem and to global climate regulation through a mutual relationship with phytoplankton.

A huge shift away from annual crops to nut trees has transformed the California farm belt over the past two decades and left farmers perilously vulnerable to the current severe drought.