President Napolitano tours California agriculture
April 15, 2014
UC President Janet Napolitano witnessed firsthand the effects of the drought and learned about the university’s efforts to help farmers increase water efficiency and improve crop yields.
Food system career started with a single bite
March 6, 2014
Sampling a tasty tomato set Tim Galarneau on the path to blending agriculture and food with sustainability.
Berkeley team takes its energy innovation to Capitol Hill
February 28, 2014
The latest in energy efficiency: a backpack-mounted system for quickly mapping energy use throughout a building and identifying ways to reduce it.
UC creates recipes for healthier diets
February 28, 2014
UC researchers and educators across the state are encouraging children and their families to eat healthier diets.
New technique makes 'biogasoline' from plant waste
February 3, 2014
One day, you may fill up your tank with gasoline-like fuels made from cellulosic materials such as farm and forestry waste, using a new process invented by chemists at UC Davis.
Seafloor carpet catches waves to generate energy
January 28, 2014
Power generation and water desalination are among potential applications.
West Village: setting the standard for sustainability
November 26, 2013
The nation’s largest planned zero-net energy community racks up an impressive list of achievements in its first year.
UC wins green building Super Hero Award
October 31, 2013
The University of California has a hidden super power: It makes buildings turn green.
Sustainability projects win honors
April 24, 2013
Statewide conference recognizes UC, other higher ed institutions for green achievements.
100 facilities achieve 'green' standard
September 19, 2012
New UCLA laboratory is UC's 100th LEED-certified facility — far ahead of any other American university.