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California’s water supplies are in trouble as climate change worsens natural dry spells, especially in the Sierra Nevada
December 7, 2021
The State Water Project cut its initial allocations for water agencies to 0 percent for 2022. An expert explains why.
The technologies that could solve California’s droughts
September 16, 2021
Policies, and especially attitudes toward water, will have to shift as climate change makes drought more severe, says urban planning professor David Feldman.
It’s not just hot. It’s dangerous
July 15, 2021
Physicians advise on how to stay safe and hydrated as an already record-breaking summer proceeds.
Can we fireproof our houses?
July 1, 2021
Michele Barbato is looking in unexpected places for ways to build affordable homes that can handle disaster, including wildfires.
Is California ready for the wildfire season ahead?
May 27, 2021
Join UC experts on Friday, June 4, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. to noon, for a free symposium on wildfire research.
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.
Could wildfires ruin our wine?
April 15, 2021
Researchers are racing to find ways to help California's iconic wine industry adapt to a changing climate, including drought and wildfire.
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.