Vernard Lewis, professor emeritus of cooperative extension, spoke to four students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities conducting summer research at UC Berkeley.
Microbes to the rescue with John Coates
Coates, a professor in PMB and director of the Energy and Biosciences Institute, spoke to the American Society for Microbiology about his research in applied and environmental microbiology.
How the built environment affects biodiversity
In a new PBS documentary, ESPM professor Chris Schell spoke about how coyotes and other animals adapt to life in urban ecosystems.
Berkeley Talks: Jessica Morse on how we can live with fire
Morse, who serves as California's Deputy Secretary for Forest and Wildland Resilience, spoke about how the state is working to prevent catastrophic wildfires during last fall's S.J. Hall Lecture.
Reflections on the weather mayhem of the summer of 2023
Professor Dennis Baldocchi offers personal insights into the unprecedented period of extreme weather that struck the northern hemisphere.
Racial gap in air quality may persist under Biden program, study finds
Omitting racial demographics from a new evaluative tool may hamper the Biden administration's efforts to address environmental inequalities.
Quantifying the strength of the land carbon sink
As climate change threatens land-based ecosystems, a new paper from ESPM researchers highlights the role they play in offsetting human carbon emissions.
2023 Faculty Retirements
Rausser College of Natural Resources congratulates professors Steve Beissinger, Richard Dodd, and Brian Staskawicz on their retirement from UC Berkeley.
Hidden cameras spot wildlife returning home after 2018 megafire
ESPM researchers analyzed motion-sensor camera photos collected before and after the Mendocino Complex Fire and found that many species were remarkably resistant to the impacts of the historic blaze.
Why what happened to Oppenheimer then is relevant now
Professor Dan Kammen, who resigned from a federal position during the Trump Administration, highlights the similarities and differences of his situation and what happened to J. Robert Oppenheimer.
Researchers identify new millipede species in southern California
ESPM PhD student Cedric Lee and Virginia Tech professor Paul Marek spoke to the New Species podcast about how they identified The Los Angeles Thread Millipede.
A new handbook for place-based teaching
ESPM professor Benjamin Wong Blonder has published an open-access book on place-based scientific inquiry for K-12 teachers.
Managing the Eel River’s pikeminnow problem
A new project overseen by research scientist Gabe Rossi and postdoctoral researcher Phil Georgakakos could contribute to salmonid recovery in northern California.
Why Climate Scientists Are Sweet on Sorghum
Plant and Microbial Biology professor of Cooperative Extension Peggy Lemaux explains why sorghum, a heat-loving cereal grain, may play a key role in carbon removal efforts.
Using trains to deliver emergency backup power
New research led by ERG PhD student Jill Moraski found that the U.S. rail network could provide a cost-effective way to dispatch grid-scale batteries in energy emergencies.
UC’s queer climate scientists on making science as diverse as the natural world
ESPM grad student Jaye Mejía-Duwan and alum Isaias Hernandez are two of the many LGBTQ+ scientists affiliated with the UC.
Climate Change is an Energy Problem. Here’s How We Solve It.
Energy and Resources Group professors Dan Kammen, Duncan Callaway, and John Harte offer an optimistic evaluation of progress toward creating a cleaner and more renewable energy system.
Christopher Schell receives Wayfinder Award from National Geographic Society
Schell, a professor in ESPM, is among 15 leaders, communicators, and innovators joining the newest cohort of National Geographic Explorers.
Allen Goldstein named 2022 Haagen-Smit Clean Air Award recipient
Goldstein, a professor in ESPM, was recognized for his lifelong commitment to providing accurate and insightful data on air quality and climate change problems.
The Dual Benefit of Cover Cropping: Soil Carbon and Increased Crop Yields
New research from the Berkeley Agroecology Lab shows that, on average, cover cropping leads to climate benefits without sacrificing farm-level productivity.