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Cultural biases impact native fish, too
July 27, 2021
Much of what is deemed valuable in the U.S. was shaped by the white male perspective. Fish are no exception.
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.
Poor and minority communities suffer more from extreme heat in U.S. cities
July 22, 2021
Excess urban heat is common within cities, but not all communities burden the consequences equally.
Detecting wildlife illness and death with new early alert system
July 15, 2021
Network of wildlife rehabilitation organizations helps track emerging threats.
Holding world leaders accountable for environmental destruction
July 8, 2021
“Ecocide” is an evolving legal term — now with new international heft.
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.
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.
The story behind our infinitely recyclable plastic
June 15, 2021
Berkeley Lab scientists are solving the practical and environmental problems of traditional plastics.
Three in a row: Falcon brothers are learning to fly
June 9, 2021
All three of the campus’s newest peregrine falcons — male triplets born in April — are in flight school.