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In the line of fire
September 10, 2020
Alum Adam Lowdermilk was a successful musician, but the tragic 2018 Camp Fire prompted a leap into firefighting.
Extreme wildfires can create their own dangerous weather, including fire tornadoes — here's how
August 27, 2020
Extreme wildfires can fuel tornadoes, creating erratic and dangerous conditions for firefighters.
UCLA to assess California drinking water systems to identify risks and solutions
September 26, 2019
An analysis of this scope has never been done before in the state.
Water harvester makes it easy to drink water from thin air
August 29, 2019
A device that cycles 24/7 to produce enough water from desert air to drink is close to hitting the market.
UC Davis and USAID launch new research program to study rural poverty worldwide
July 31, 2019
The effort aims to find solutions to root causes of poverty and food insecurity.
Massive forest die-off in Sierra Nevada caused by multiyear drought
July 2, 2019
Nearly 80 percent loss at some elevations shows the devastating consequences of abnormally dry conditions.
Pulling fresh water from desert air
June 14, 2018
Powered only by sunlight, a next-generation water harvester has pulled drinking water from thin, desert air.
Toilet-to-tap water gets its first blind taste test
March 14, 2018
The results will definitely surprise you.
Rain goes rogue
January 18, 2018
Climate change appears to be skewing weather patterns, making it harder to predict wet and dry years.
New drought index provides insight all over the globe
December 21, 2017
Keeping track of the climate just got easier, thanks to a new satellite-based monitoring tool.