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Climate scientist awarded prestigious 'Blue Planet' global prize
June 17, 2021
Renowned atmospheric scientist Veerabhadran Ramanathan's many contributions include the discovery of the super-greenhouse effect of chlorofluorocarbons.
Genes that keep plants green: A discovery that can help us grow crops in a drought
May 20, 2021
Scientists have discovered genetic data that will help food crops like tomatoes and rice survive longer, more intense periods of drought on our warming planet.
How to decarbonize California transportation by 2045
April 22, 2021
A report to the state outlines policy pathways to meet the zero-carbon time crunch.
Team led by UCLA professor wins $7.5 million NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE
April 22, 2021
Researchers developed technology for turning carbon dioxide into concrete.
The environmental justice league
April 22, 2021
UC Carbon Neutrality Initiative student fellow Neda Ibrahim establishes a campus collective focused on community-driven, equity-based climate solutions.
New UC Center for Climate Justice launches
April 20, 2021
The new center seeks not only to address the root causes of climate change, but also the broad range of associated social, racial and environmental injustices.
Could California put solar panels on top of canals?
April 8, 2021
Scientists at UC Merced and UC Santa Cruz are exploring a potential project to combine renewable energy with water conservation.
In an extraordinary year, an unwavering commitment to sustainability
January 22, 2021
Despite massive disruptions caused by the global pandemic, UC made significant progress in its efforts to combat climate change and build resilience across its campuses.
Greta is right, researchers say
January 14, 2021
A global team of scientists suggests extraordinary action on sustainability is necessary soon to avoid a dark future.
UC Merced becomes the first public research university in the country to achieve carbon neutrality
December 3, 2020
A landmark accomplishment for the campus, two years ahead of its goal.