Yue Clare Lou, who earned both a BS and PhD in the Department of Plant and Microbial Biology, was recognized for her work toward the creation of next-gen immune boosters.
Margaret Torn elected to National Academy of Engineering
The honor recognizes Torn’s contributions to the understanding of soil carbon dynamics and her sustained leadership of the long-term monitoring of climate change.
ESPM staff member contributes art to Parks Stewardship Forum
Kelly Redfearn Kinder’s digitally illustrated photograph graced the cover of the journal’s recent issue on Indigenous co-stewardship of public lands.
Lynn Huntsinger honored by the California Cattlemen's Association
The ESPM professor was awarded the 2025 Gordon K. Van Vleck Memorial Award at the California Cattlemen's Convention.
After the LA wildfires, stories emerge of great loss, support and strength
The devastating Palisades and Eaton fires, which ignited a month ago, affected many at UC Berkeley, including the family of ESPM professor Christopher Schell.
Dan Kammen on USAID, Clean Energy, and the Future of Global Development
The Energy and Resources Group professor was interviewed about the consequences of dismantling USAID, what it means for clean energy and economic development worldwide, and how the U.S. might navigate global leadership in sustainability without its flagship development agency.
Student Spotlight: Michael Brand
The second-year Environment Economics & Policy student was recently interviewed about his experience studying transoceanic internet cables through UC Berkeley's Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program.
Alum Zac Unger serving on the Oakland City Council
A graduate of the Range and Wildlife Management program, Unger was elected as Oakland’s District 1 Councilmember last November.
Balancing action and acceptance amidst rapid environmental change
A new study led by ESPM graduate student Abby Keller may help ecosystem managers and decision-makers determine when it is best to accept rapid, irreversible ecological changes.
Coordinating interests is key to achieving clean energy goals
A government is far likelier to achieve clean energy goals when its policies resolve conflicting interests between different stakeholders, according to new research led by ESPM professor Jonas Meckling.
Community and forest health intertwine in pinyon-juniper woodlands
ESPM professor Miranda Redmond and researchers in her lab are collaborating with Stanford University, tribal nations, and California government agencies on an interdisciplinary project aimed at improving the resilience of pinyon-juniper woodlands.
California’s most elusive mammal photographed for the first time
A team led by alum Vishal Subramanyan, released the first images of the Mount Lyell shrew more than 100 years after it was discovered.
Can California Afford Carbon Pricing?
Professor Meredith Fowlie writes about the future of California’s cap-and-trade program in a recent Energy Institute blog post
Mapping Earth’s plant life to help combat climate change
Stephanie Pau, a professor of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management and Geography, explains the science behind biogeography in 101 seconds.
Applying racial-justice principles to predators and their ecosystems
Environmental Science, Policy, and Management graduate student Tyus Williams harnesses his lived experiences to inform his research while documenting it on social media.
Logged tropical forests are still valuable for biodiversity
A new study of tropical forests in Borneo could better inform whether areas should be protected or restored after logging.
Study highlights crucial role of wildlife in human and ecosystem health and well-being
An international team of researchers asserts that inadequate recognition of wildlife's benefits to humans can hinder global conservation efforts and policies.
Study: Habitat protections boost home values in surrounding communities
Home prices within areas protected by the Endangered Species Act are barely changing, while prices in surrounding communities have increased by as much as 10 percent.
Dense human population is linked to longer urban coyote survival
A new study co-authored by Environmental Science, Policy, and Management professor Christopher Schell suggests that the human element of city life has a bigger impact than the environment on coyote survival.
Master of Climate Solutions welcomes Jason Kibbey as Inaugural Executive Director
A proven leader in sustainability and climate solutions, Kibbey brings over two decades of entrepreneurial and strategic expertise to lead the MCS program.