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.
Revitalizing the Gill Tract’s habitat for monarch butterflies
New trees and California native plants will provide crucial habitat for monarch butterflies and other pollinators in the East Bay.
Thinking in Terms of Supply Chains
An article co-authored by Professor David Zilberman shows that increasing investment in agricultural research and developing credit lines to implement agricultural innovation can increase the social benefit of the agri-food system.
Addressing energy access in informal settlements
Researchers in the Energy & Resources Group convened a conference for the Spotlight Kampala Collaboration to advance energy access in Uganda.
Indigenous science key to adapting to climate change
UC Berkeley and the Karuk Tribe use Indigenous and western science to cultivate resilient food systems under changing climate conditions.
Breaking down climate policy’s political barriers
A review of climate policy scholarship found that politics should not be seen only as a constraint but also be recognized as a target of intervention to advance environmental solutions.