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Climate change outpaces forests

A study co-authored by professor Miranda Redmond found that forests are not regenerating fast enough to keep pace with climate change, wildfire, insects, and disease.

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A world without plastic pollution

A new study co-authored by Rausser College researchers finds that ending plastic pollution by 2050 is possible, but requires an ambitious and coordinated global effort.

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Pathways to equity

Breakthroughs magazine highlights Rausser College efforts to improve welfare and advance environmental justice around the world. 

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Science in the White House: Integrating Solutions to the Triple Crises of Climate Change, Loss of Biodiversity, and Inequality/Inequity

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Speaker Jane Lubchenco served as Deputy Director for Climate and Environment in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy from 2021-2025.

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Water system consolidations improve water quality, infrastructure

Kristin Dobbin, a Cooperative Extension professor in ESPM, led the first-of-its-kind survey of water systems across California.

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Does ‘psychic numbing’ impact conservation fundraising?

A new study examines whether learning about one of UC Berkeley’s celebrity falcons motivates the public to support conservation efforts. 

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