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UC earns green accolades from Sierra Club, Princeton Review as a nationwide leader in sustainability
September 23, 2021
The University of California is once again a leader in sustainability leadership and achievement, according to new rankings.
The archaic law stopping climate activists from keeping oil in the ground
September 9, 2021
Allowing conservationists to bid on public resources — held to a “use it or lose it” standard — could be a game-changer, experts say.
UC ranks first among colleges and universities in green power usage
July 27, 2021
The Environmental Protection Agency puts UC on top in its new ranking, with nearly half of the university's electricity sourced from green power in 2020.
Can we remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?
June 24, 2021
Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is higher than its been for millions of years. A technique called direct air capture could help.
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.