UCLA geochemist finds striking similarities between climate change patterns today and millions of years ago.
The wild, wild West Coast
Unexpected phenomena and El Niño leave UC Santa Cruz researchers wondering what the future holds for West Coast ecosystems.
See something weird in nature? Call your local scientist
UCLA's Brad Shafffer on sea snakes and other signs of natural phenomena.
Tracking El Niño’s impact
UC Santa Barbara geologists are measuring coastal erosion and the effects of rising sea levels and storms brought by weather phenomenon.
$1.2 million awarded by UCLA to help Los Angeles County thrive despite climate change
Developing smart grids and converting wastewater are among the projects earning grants as part of the Sustainable LA Grand Challenge.
UC Santa Cruz documents one of the earth's most biodiverse places
New definitive resource published on the structure and function of California’s ecosystems.
Decade of rising seas slowed by land soaking up extra water, study finds
Scientists at UC Irvine and NASA provide the first measurements of how the earth's absorption of liquid is — temporarily — depressing sea levels around the world.
Native plants fall behind as climate change transforms California
In a systemwide effort, UC researchers show that invasive species are adjusting faster to changes in habitats.
Drought hits redwood ferns hard, new study shows
UC Santa Cruz researchers find that extreme conditions test limits of plants and forest ecosystem.
Faculty Climate Champion at UC Merced puts plan into action
Biodiversity professor to engage community in sustainability through concept of "lines."
Big wins for UC sustainability in 2015
UC made great strides in 2015 toward its goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2025, with investments in renewable energy leading the way.
Study shows global ocean warming has doubled in recent decades
Scientists find that half of the global ocean temperature increase since 1865 has occured over the past two decades.