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A new (and surprising) way to use solar panels
In the middle of California's Central Valley, a new way to use solar panels could change how we think about clean energy and water. It’s a simple idea that people have talked about for decades, but only now is it finally being tested in real life.
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Job burnout is a billion-dollar problem. Can we fix it, despite COVID-19?
Labor Day is here — a perfect time to reflect on job burnout, a problem that’s gotten worse with the pandemic. But the current workplace upheaval is also an opportunity to make real change, says UC Berkeley researcher Christina Maslach.
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UC to ditch single-use plastics
The University of California is taking a stand against the throwaway culture that is choking our oceans and landfills with single-use plastics.
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Q&A: How to protect yourself from wildfire smoke
Berkeley Lab indoor air experts share their tips on dealing with air pollution.
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The science is in: Masks save lives and can help us safely reopen our communities
Why you — and just as importantly, your friends — should wear masks.
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