UC Riverside study shows plants grown in poor air release more pollutants when burned than biomass in purer areas.
Wildfire emissions worse in polluted areas
UC Merced study shows early human impacts on biodiversity
Scientists show that even apart from industrialization, humans can - and do - impact ecosystems dramatically.
New eco-friendly method to stop Argentine ants
UC Riverside researchers add pheromone to bait and find a 74 percent reduction in activity by the invasive species.
Study: California blowout led to largest U.S. methane release ever
In first study on Porter Ranch, UC Irvine and UC Davis researchers confirm the extent of the pollution, which impacts California's ability to meet state GHG targets.
The talkative ocean: sounds of deep-water animal migration recorded
UC San Diego researchers find shrimp, jellies and squid may communicate underwater, much like dolphins and whales.
Antarctica could be headed for major meltdown
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.
UC Davis pioneers unique cleanup program in partnership with fishermen
Amid Dungeness crab season delays, a collaboration to help oceans recover by retrieving lost gear has blossomed.
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.