Abdou Rahman Sallah, an environmental journalist, is featured in The Point, a Gambian newspaper that promotes democracy and human rights. Sallah, who will be participating in the 2016 Beahrs Environmental Leadership Program, notes that the Beahrs ELP is "unique programme that creates a platform for environmental reporters and activist to meet, learn and share best practices on how to effectively manage environmental related issues."
89.3 KPCC | June 28, 2016
Center for Fire Research and Outreach researcher Brandon Collins (B.S. '01, Ph.D. '07) talks with 89.3 KPCC on the ecological conditions that are contributing to California's wildfires.
California Magazine | June 28, 2016
CNR alumni John Gage (B.S. '75) and David Warner (B.S. '76) are featured in this California magazine article on the Kibera Town Center and its water production and treatment facility that conjoins the latest sensor technology with sophisticated green construction techniques. ERG professor Dan Kammen also served as an advisor on the project.
SF Chronicle | June 25, 2016
ESPM professor emeritus Joe McBride is highlighted in this SF Chronicle article on the Mount Sutro Forest, which is an 80-acre woodland of eucalyptus trees and brush. McBride is a member of UCSF's Techincal Advisory Committee, which has been convened to offer management recommendations on the Sutro Forest.
Orange County Register | June 25, 2016
ARE professor David Sunding is featured in this Orange County Register on the economic costs of designating critical wildlife habitats. Sunding notes in his research that the "economic impacts of critical habitat designations are borne disproportionately by consumers, particularly those on the lowest end of the housing affordability spectrum."
Food & Nutrition | June 24, 2016
NST alum Lauren Au (B.S. '07) is profiled in Food & Nutrition Magazine's Nutrition Heroes series for her work in preventing childhood obesity through improving federal nutrition initiatives. Au is currently a researcher with the UC Nutrition Policy Institute.
KQED News | June 24, 2016
ERG alum Zoe Chafe (M.S. '10, Ph.D. '16) is highlighted in this KQED News article on her recently released report on the health impacts and safety risks of coal transport though the Oakland shipping terminals. The study was commissioned by Oakland councilman and CNR alum Dan Kalb (B.S. '82).