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.
UCLA research puts wildfire risk into historic context
October 18, 2017
Western U.S. precipitation extremes are closely aligned with the region’s past, a new study shows.
California could get wetter this century
July 6, 2017
An analysis of 38 climate models suggests the state may want to break out its umbrella.
Providing clean water for a growing population
June 21, 2017
A new method to squeeze every drop from brine will alleviate water shortages in arid regions.
California’s force for research innovation
April 17, 2017
UC graduate students visit with lawmakers in Sacramento to share bold ideas for tackling California's big challenges.
UC Davis launches $1.4M project to help Kenya's rural poor
February 27, 2017
Grant will help develop a set of interventions for poverty and drought.