UC Berkeley's Dave Jones, the former insurance commissioner of California, explains the stakes of the current wildfire emergency and what might happen next.

New research from UC scientists links intensifying wet and dry swings to the atmosphere's sponge-like ability to drop and absorb water.

Throughout California, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources offers practical, hands-on education in a range of useful skills, from fending off garden pests to freezing surplus food.

Jon Keeley, a research ecologist in California with the U.S. Geological Survey and adjunct professor at UCLA, explains what causes extreme winds like this in Southern California, and why they create such a dangerous fire risk.

Researchers will gather better data on maternal health, test new ways of filtering ‘forever’ chemicals from wastewater and work with California schools to protect students from extreme heat.

New findings offer a solution for more climate-friendly cattle farming.

Explore new ways of understanding ourselves, our planet and our place in the universe.

Scientists tackle coffee industry’s most bitter challenges to produce rich results.

A new study maps out a plan that could put an end to plastic pollution by 2050, turning the tide on a bleak future for the planet.

Thanks to the consistent and focused efforts of researchers and conservationists, mountain yellow-legged frogs are thriving in Yosemite.

10 practical solutions for a zero-carbon future from UC labs and field sites.

A new study from UC Davis quantifies the climate costs of carbon emissions from manufacturing common materials such as steel, aluminum, plastics and cement.